Advice on Wellbeing through lockdown

There are many resources available that can help us look after ourselves during these strange and unsettling times.

Here are a selection - but remember there's no pressure to read or adopt them all ;-)

• The Church of England's national team has a useful pdf of Guidance on mental health and wellbeing and coronavirus.
• They have also produced mental health resources including 13 daily reflections.
• Our staff have been offered some practical tips for those working-from-home which may be of use to others.
• Mental Health First Aid England have a whole site of useful resources. This is particularly useful.
• The Tragedy and Congregations project has some very helpful insights for those ministering through the current crisis: we recommend this article in particular.
• The Pastoral Care and Wellbeing page of our website also has links to resources for maintaining mental wellbeing; especially for those in ministry. 
• Deeply Rooted is a free wellbeing resource for church leaders during Coronavirus produced by Sanctuary Mental Health. It is designed to allow reflection on self-care in the midst of a time that may feel overwhelming, exhausting, and isolating. This resource will helps identify the risk of burnout, invites connection with experience, and encourages practical steps toward wellbeing.