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
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The Invisible String (Virtual Storytime)
Our own Bereavement Services Manager and former Hands On Healing group leader, Karen Kennedy will be sharing "The Invisible String." This book by Patrice Karst is often one we recommend at Full Circle. It's a heartwarming story that reassures children that even though they can't always be with a loved one, they're always in each … Continue reading The Invisible String (Virtual Storytime)
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)
Binoculars of the Future (Family Friday)
This creative activity is designed to support children in looking toward the future and setting goals. Supplies 2 toilet paper rolls Glue or tape String Scissors Drawing/decorating supplies Instructions Glue or tape two toilet paper rolls together and then decorate your new binoculars! Through this activity, have a conversation with children about what they hope … Continue reading Binoculars of the Future (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)
Miss You Flower (Family Friday)
Today's activity, a miss you flower, supports children in remembering their lost loved one. The only supplies you'll need are construction paper, scissors and some drawing materials such as crayons, markers, or pencils. Instructions: Cut out a large circle and petal-shaped pieces of construction paper. Support children in drawing a picture of their lost loved one … Continue reading Miss You Flower (Family Friday)
Virtual Individual Counseling: How Does It Work?
The Covid-19 Pandemic has dramatically altered everyone’s daily lives, including how professionals support people grieving the death or anticipating the loss of a loved one during these uncertain times. Full Circle therapists are serving, adapting, and connecting to make our programs and services available to those who are grieving and need addditional support. We've opened up … Continue reading Virtual Individual Counseling: How Does It Work?
Virtual Counseling: Serving, Adapting, and Connecting
COVID-19 has required precautions that may limit availability of resources and services and know that people can feel helpless while working with individuals and families during the pandemic. We are dedicated to staying flexible in meeting the needs of those who are not only isolated in their grief but also isolated in these current uncertain … Continue reading Virtual Counseling: Serving, Adapting, and Connecting
How to Support a Grieving Family During COVID-19 Restrictions
By Allyson England Drake, M.Ed, CT Families who are grieving during this pandemic cannot gather with friends and family to provide one another other with support and care. These families may feel isolated or alone, which can intensify their painful feelings of grief. Friends of grieving families may feel helpless or uncertain of how to … Continue reading How to Support a Grieving Family During COVID-19 Restrictions
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