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)
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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
Grief & Feelings of Loss During COVID-19
By Allyson England Drake, M.Ed, CTFull Circle, Founder and Executive Director During this period of uncertainty, we’re all experiencing some level of loss – loss of routine, loss of income, loss of control, and a loss of safety and security. Because of “social distancing” we’re also feeling a loss of connection. Working remotely, forcing to … Continue reading Grief & Feelings of Loss During COVID-19
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
At Home Activities to Facilitate Healthy Expression with Your Child
Written by Rachel Melhorn, LCSW, RPT Below are activities we utilize in our family Hands on Healing Program to support families in communicating feelings, thoughts and questions that children may have about grief and loss. Feelings Jar Many children have difficulties verbalizing their feelings after a loss and this exercise can be a way to … Continue reading At Home Activities to Facilitate Healthy Expression with Your Child
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