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So you’re quarantined for a couple weeks
and wondering how to make the best of it ...
The Bard Health and Wellness Education Office has got you covered. A group of staff and students has put together a
Quarantine Wellness Kit for you! Here you’ll find resources, tips, and ideas for getting support.
Get Peer Support
Bard College Peer Health Educators.
Photo by Eliza Watson ’21

Get Peer Support

Interested in having a Wellness Collective Buddy connect with you a few times a week? These are your peers from the Wellness Club, Peer Health, Community Fitness, The Dime Store, Wild Roots Collective, and Code Red.  

Fill out the form below and we’ll make a match based on your interests and questions.

Wellness Buddy Request Form

Stay Connected

  • Therapy Dogs
    Are you a dog lover?
    Want to connect with a therapy dog? Fill out the form here for a one-on-one virtual session. 
  • Snacks + Toiletries Delivered
    Hungry and need snacks? Running low on toiletries? We deliver!
    Fill out the form here from the Wellness Club.
     
  • Sustainability + Civic Engagement
    Get involved—even from your dorm room.
    Visit the Bard Sustainability website or Center for Civic Engagement website for ideas about how to make a difference virtually.

Mental Health + Wellness

  • Finding Peace amid Crises
    Mindfulness Monday with Bard College Counselor Daniel Sullivan.
  • Quarantine Yoga
    Relax and unwind with one of Bard's own instructors, Julia Shea!

Quarantine Fitness

Bard Community Fitness Initiative

Want to work out in your room?

Check out these videos from our Community Fitness Coordinator.

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  • Pushup Tutorial
  • Intro to HIIT Workout

Need more fitness resources?

  • Nike Run Club App
    Nike Run Club has the tools you need to run better, including GPS run tracking; audio guided runs; weekly, monthly, and custom distance challenges; customized coaching plans for your goals; and nonstop motivation from your friends. Reach your goals and have fun along the way with Nike Run Club. 
  • Nike Training Club App
    Nike Training Club is your ultimate personal trainer. Get fit with free workouts from strength and endurance to mobility and yoga—featuring world-class Nike master trainers in every exercise and drill. Work out anytime, anywhere, and track all your activity in the app. From bodyweight exercises to full-equipment exercises, discover workout recommendations personalized just for you.
Wellness Coaching

Wellness Coaching

Have you tried wellness coaching to stay on track with your self-care goals?

Annia Reyes, director of Health and Wellness Education, can schedule virtual self-care coaching sessions if you need support maintaining healthy habits while you are in quarantine and beyond. Feel free to reach her via email at wellness@bard.edu.

Need to unwind? Check out these self-care apps.

Click the expand bars below for information about each app. For more self-care resources visit Bard Wellness.

  • Calm

    Calm


    Pros: Aesthetically pleasing, relaxing sounds and images on tap, free mediation sessions

    Cons: None that we could find!

    Calm.com
  • Headspace

    Headspace


    A great app for letting go of stress and improving your sleep.

    Pros: Teaches basic breathing and visualization techniques in just a few minutes a day, offers a free 30-day Foundation pack for guided meditation, lets you monitor your progress with daily stats

    Con: Other packs can only be accessed with a subscription (12.99/month).

    headspace.com
  • Simply Yoga

    Simply Yoga


    Pros: Varied session times (20-, 40-, and 60-minute options), easy-to-follow instructions

    Con: May require an internet connection

    Simply Yoga
  • Stress Check

    Stress Check


    Pros: User-friendly interface, easy-to-follow instructions for measuring stress

    Cons: No real cons, but this app doesn’t do more than measure and record.

    Stress Check
  • SAM Anxiety

    SAM Anxiety


    Pro: Details techniques to manage anxiety in straightforward, interactive ways

    Con: Very basic daily tracking system

    sam-app.org.uk
  • Color Therapy

    Color Therapy


    Pros: Loads of designs, celebrity design options

    Con: The action of tapping colors on a screen doesn’t necessarily yield the same results as coloring with pencils and paper.

    colortherapy.app

Counseling + Wellness at Bard

  • Counseling Services
    Could you use mental health support from Counseling Services?
    Bard counselors offer virtual counseling sessions. Visit the Counseling website for information on how to schedule an appointment.
  • Wellness Education
    The Bard Health and Wellness Education Office is here for you. Visit our website to learn more about what we do and let us know how we can help. The Health, Counseling, and Wellness team at Bard offers a wealth of information and tools. Browse the resource pages for more.

Join Our Team!

Educate your peers about mental, sexual, or physical health. Learn more and apply to be a Peer Health Educator on our website, and follow us on Instagram @bardpeerhealth.

Become a Peer Health Educator

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