UCTECH Relaxation Room

Welcome to the UCTECH Virtual Relaxation Room! Sometimes we can feel stressed and overwhelmed with life’s events, both big and small. The Virtual Relaxation Room is a place for members of the UCTECH community to find tools and strategies for managing emotions and feelings in positive ways, relax, decompress, and de-stress.

Click through the activities listed below and take some time for yourself! We hope these tools will provide you with helpful outlets and practices for when life is overwhelming. Enjoy!

The contents of the UCTECH Virtual Relaxation Room are purely for educational purposes. This website is not meant to replace seeking help from a mental health professional. If you are in need of mental health support you should seek the consultation of a licensed mental health professional. If this is an emergency situation, call 9-1-1 or your local police department immediately.

Relaxation Room Activities

Self Care Tips

Self Care refers to actions and attitudes which contribute to the maintenance of well-being and personal health and promote human development. Simply put, self care is one of the most imporant things we can do to maintain our happiness and health. While there is no right or wrong way to self care, here are some tips and tricks to try:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-6WNoX-j2bYQO9jWmvNP85Xl2R4tsc99?usp=sharing

Guided Meditation

Meditation by definition is a practice where an individual uses a technique – such as mindfulness, or focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity – to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state. Below are different guided meditation activities for you to try.

Guided Meditation:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_bmCKMrLYs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HK_cbpnzGqI

Mindfulness:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTsUEOUaWpY&t=6s

Guided Calming Techniques:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lM8pgMgjEs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynhMhp1PoGI&list=PLFQIvO2grfWkWa5E5E-jH7KiiPmVk1tjN

Soothing Sounds

Soundscapes are aimed to calm the mind. Browse through the links below based on perference. The sounds will allow you to take a quick virtual trip in your mind to the rain forest or ocean for some serenity.

Birds:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lCRsLjMeso

Ocean:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ec_xGmM_tJc

Rain:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fm0sToWtatw

Zen:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1RPi2MYptM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFcSrYw-ARY

Coloring

Coloring has the ability to relax the fear center of your brain, the amygdala. It induces the same state as meditating by reducing the thoughts of a restless mind. This generates mindfulness and quietness, which allows your mind to get some rest after a long days work. Below are some virtual coloring platforms to try:

https://coloringbook.pics/category/antistress-colorings/

https://quickdraw.withgoogle.com/

http://weavesilk.com/

Positivity Vision Boards

Did you know that putting goals on paper can actually help you achieve them? Vision boards are a fun way to help you set your intentions while allowing you to express yourself creatively. Here are some links to help you get started:

https://www.oprahmag.com/life/a29959841/how-to-make-a-vision-board/

https://www.louisebartlett.com/new-blog/2018/2/1/a-beginners-guide-to-creating-the-perfect-vision-board

Dance Party!

Positive Affirmations

Good News

Additional Resources

Community support resources:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZxqQnj7kitSzvDxUjS53ZiMy2WKh3V1U/view?usp=sharing

LGBTQ+ resources:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TRQ1vitBEllrdHIF_1d5MnEhfJu9lW6Q/view?usp=sharing

If you are in need a list of community counseling resources, please fill out the following form:

https://forms.gle/3NPrRPuVXWV8vpTN9

Please note that UCVTS does not endorse any particulate service provider. As a reminder, the contents of the UCTECH Virtual Relaxation Room are purely for educational purposes. This website is not meant to replace seeking help from a mental health professional. If you are in need of mental health support you should seek the consultation of a licensed mental health professional. If this is an emergency situation, call 9-1-1 or your local police department immediately.

Parent Resources

Parents, we didn't forget about you! One of the best things you can do to keep your child mentally healthy is to take care of your own social emotional health. Not only will you be modeling positive habits but you'll also be creating a healthier environment for your child. Below are some additional supports.

Parent self-care:

https://www.healthline.com/health/parenting/ways-parents-can-care-for-their-mental-health#Be-gentle-with-yourself

https://www.verywellfamily.com/self-care-for-parents-4178010

Supporting your child:

https://www.unicef.org/parenting/health/four-things-you-can-do-support-your-teens-mental-health?utm_source=facebook&utm_mediu

https://www.chicagoparent.com/learn/education-workshops/social-emotional-learning-for-kids-during-covid/

https://www.today.com/video/how-to-help-your-kids-combat-anxiety-and-loneliness-96857669984