Your well-being
Helping students with trauma
The pandemic has been traumatic for everyone. That’s why the UFT successfully advocated for more social workers in schools and social-emotional screenings for all students at the end of October. Here are some other tips to achieve a compassionate classroom.
Handling your return
The best way to manage stress is to identify the causes of your stress and determine what is within your control and what is not.
Let’s Talk About It
The union's Member Assistance Program has created a wellness workshop series, Let's Talk About It, led by a licensed clinician, for members to share their experiences and learn new coping and healing skills.
Social media tips
Social media can be a positive or a negative force in your life, depending on how you use it. Scheduling social media time, sticking to your purpose and thinking twice before posting are some of the ways to help avoid the harmful consequences.
Healthy habits
Healthy habits can be a way to maintain your own sense of control and well-being and keep your immune system strong in a world where many things seem out of control. Among the things to consider doing each day are taking a multivitamin, eating healthy food and making time for movement.
Dementia care during COVID-19
Caring for a loved one with dementia is challenging at any time, but even more so during the pandemic. Here are tips and resources to help.