By Allyson England Drake, M.Ed, CT Facing the death of a friend or family member is a devastating experience. In “normal” times, we can sit with our loved one, hold their hand, hug them, soothe them, and have those final conversations in person. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has made meeting at the bedside of a … Continue reading Saying Goodbye to a Dying Friend or Family Member During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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I Am Peace (Virtual Storytime)
From the very beginning, our goal as an organization in the COVID-19 crisis has been to serve our community, adapt our business model, and connect with those who need us most We're excited to add "Virtual Story Time" to our programs. Once a week, we will share a story you can enjoy at home on … Continue reading I Am Peace (Virtual Storytime)
Feelings Hopscotch (Family Friday)
This activity is an opportunity for you and your family to have fun and be active while also incorporating healthy communication about feelings. Plus, it’s a chance to practice that fancy footwork! You only need one supply -- chalk! If it’s a gloomy day or you don’t have chalk, you can create this inside by … Continue reading Feelings Hopscotch (Family Friday)
A Love Letter to Social Workers on the Front Lines of COVID-19
By: Melanie Sage, LCSW, PhD Published: April 9, 2020 Social workers are often unsung heroes, and that’s often ok with them. They go about their work in the backgrounds of organizations that are meant to do other things: in hospitals that are meant to save lives, in schools that are meant to educate children. They … Continue reading A Love Letter to Social Workers on the Front Lines of COVID-19
Give Local. Support Local.
In the last month, the world has faced feelings of isolation and grief with the COVID-19 crisis. Our way of life has changed dramatically, our routines have been altered, and our sense of safety has been challenged. Because SO many in the world are grieving — often in new and unexpected ways — our community needs … Continue reading Give Local. Support Local.
Feelings Jar (Family Friday)
Times of uncertainty can bring up a lot of feelings for grieving children, but also for us as adults. This activity is one we use in our Hands on Healing group to support families in communicating regularly about feelings. We encourage families to utilize this jar as a way to check-in with each other about … Continue reading Feelings Jar (Family Friday)
Introducing Family Fridays
A hallmark of our Hands on Healing group is our family activity. Full Circle is committed to our community and in our continued effort to serve, adapt, and connect with our participants (past, current, and future) we are introducing a weekly program that's easy to do at home with supplies you typically have on hand. … Continue reading Introducing Family Fridays
Healthy Coping Amidst COVID-19
By Michael Rose, Clinical Mental Health Counselor In times like these, we tend to have increased concerns for our own health. We also have genuine fear about the well-being of our loved ones, especially if they’re already at increased risk themselves. Concern(s) about the future may contribute to us feeling lonely, angry, frustrated, or even … Continue reading Healthy Coping Amidst COVID-19
Serve. Adapt. Connect.
Our community has brought Full Circle through adversity in the past and we know that we can count on you in the future. What we have learned from our 12 years of experience serving grieving families in RVA, is that the power of holding a safe space for difficult experiences and feelings can bring about … Continue reading Serve. Adapt. Connect.
A Parent Resource for COVID-19
COVID-19 has heightened our sense of fear, uncertainty and anxiety and it can be especially difficult for children and teens to make sense of what's happening around them. Here are some important tips from the National Association of School Psychologists for talking to your children about the coronavirus in hopes of reducing their anxiety. At … Continue reading A Parent Resource for COVID-19
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