By: Carrie Schaeffer, LCSW, Perinatal Bereavement Services Manager Caregiving for a loved one who is ill or frail is a full-time job that can be stressful under the best circumstances. Now, during the COVID19 crisis, caregivers are finding themselves coping with the daily needs of their loved one and dealing with the stress and isolation of a … Continue reading 10 Tips for Caregivers During COVID-19
Category: COVID-19
Staying Connected Through Social Distancing
By Carrie Schaeffer, LCSW, Perinatal Bereavement Services Manager “We human beings are social beings. We come into the world as the result of others’ actions. We survive here in dependence on others. Whether we like it or not, there is hardly a moment of our lives when we do not benefit from others’ activities. For this … Continue reading Staying Connected Through Social Distancing
Ways to Support Grieving Children During This Global Crisis
By Rachel Melhorn, LCSW We recognize the challenges many parents are facing as they are tasked with closures to businesses and schools. Below are some tips to support children who are grieving during this challenging time. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you or your child is in need of support. Take Care … Continue reading Ways to Support Grieving Children During This Global Crisis
The Goodbye Book (Virtual Storytime)
Dane Honrado, Full Circle Board Member, is sharing "The Goodbye Book" by Todd Parr. It's a wonderful book, filled with colorful images, explaining grief and loss to children. https://youtu.be/kGe-VdWwtps
Tear Soup (Virtual Storytime)
Our own Karen Coyner, Full Circle Group Leader and Therapist, will share "Tear Soup" -- a beautiful, heartfelt story for anyone coping with grief and loss. https://youtu.be/htk-rW2m4mA
Worries Are Not Forever (Virtual Storytime)
In this episode, Hands On Healing Group Leader Ruth Saunders, selected "Worries Are Not Forever" by Elizabeth Verdick to share with readers young and old. After the video, we have a creative suggestion for an art activity as well. Fun Activity: Create Your Own Worry Monster Using an old tissue box make the box into … Continue reading Worries Are Not Forever (Virtual Storytime)
The Feelings Book (Virtual Storytime)
For this episode, Shannon Venable, Full Circle Board Member, will be sharing "The Feelings Book" by Todd Parr. With vibrant illustrations, this sweet book explores many of the big and colorful feelings we all experience. This bright, whimsical book inspires children to identify and discuss those big emotions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS37i75mG78
Family Vision Board (Family Friday)
For this activity, you and your child are invited to create a Family Vision Board. A vision board or what we like to call a “dream board” is a collection of pictures that represent your hopes and goals for the future. For this activity, you will work with your family to create a dream board … Continue reading Family Vision Board (Family Friday)
Memory Box (Family Friday)
This activity is an opportunity for children to remember their lost loved one. The only supplies you will need are a small box (any kind will work) and some art supplies. Invite children to decorate their box any way they wish. This box will hold special memories of their lost loved one. You can invite … Continue reading Memory Box (Family Friday)
Incredibly Lonely, That’s Me (Virtual Storytime)
Full Circle's Hands on Healing group leader, Mary Parke Holland, will be sharing "Incredibly Lonely, That's Me." In the center of grief, loss, or a significant transition in our lives, we may experience intense feelings of loneliness and our world is turned upside down. This is a poetic story of Melissa as she struggles with … Continue reading Incredibly Lonely, That’s Me (Virtual Storytime)
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