Websites
- HeadspaceIf you are in Los Angeles County, you can sign up for a free account to Headspace, which allows you to access mediations and other resources for sleep, stress, and more.
- Heal One WorldA community center that offers a variety of classes, including yoga, tai chi, hypnotherapy, Reiki and meditation. Online and in person. Donate what you can.
- Peace Awareness Labyrinth & GardensMeditation gardens and free meditation classes in person and on Zoom.
- Self-Compassion Guided Meditations and ExercisesTry these mediations and exercises when you need to practice compassion for yourself.
- UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center - Free Guided MeditationsThese free guided meditations from the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center can help you take a break and step away from the stress in your life.
eBooks
Print books
Videos
Watch one (or all) of these short videos for suggestions and information on stress management and tools you can use to practice short meditations and mindfulness. To view a video, click on an image below. If the video is in Films on Demand, you will need to enter your Canvas username and password first.
What to Do If Stressed (2:02) - Films On Demand
Simple and effective techniques to calm your brain.
All It Takes is 10 Mindful Minutes (9:08) - TED
The benefits of doing nothing.
Improving Concentration (1:21) - Films On Demand
Simple mindfulness exercise to help you focus.
How Stress Affects Your Brain (4:01) - TED-Ed
The benefits and consequences of stress, especially chronic stress, and how it can change your brain.
