Christy Billock is the Founding Program Director of the (OTD) program at Â鶹¹ÙÍø. This semester, she is teaching a Lifestyle Medicine course online. The class consists of students from the , , and master’s programs.
On April 3, asked Billock for her tips on how to cope with stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is a short clip from the interview:
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Billock's tips for preventive mental health during the COVID-19 crisis:
- Get intentional about how you spend your time: routine, healthy habits, balance, do some things that bring you joy
- Set boundaries: news, social media, conversations about pandemic
- Practice mindfulness (attentional training)
- Pay attention to the positive and practice gratitude and find the silver linings
- Go outside for a change of perspective
- Connect with others
You can also view one of Billock's recent here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mGAL5LW-TE
Prior to Â鶹¹ÙÍø, Billock served as a Professor and Curriculum Coordinator of Occupational Therapy at West Coast University. She is a licensed occupational therapist with a clinical background in adult rehabilitation. She has a PhD in Occupational Science from the University of Southern California. She more than 20 years of teaching experience including preventive mental health, wellness, and behavioral neuroscience.
To learn more about Â鶹¹ÙÍø's Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate program, visit .