Rachel Melhorn, Licensed Play Therapist, will be reading from My Many Colored Days by Dr. Seuss. This simple and colorful book has a powerful message and helps set the ground word to give children a dialogue for their feelings. It helps you and your child identify their colors and where they feel them in their … Continue reading My Many Colored Days (Virtual Storytime)
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In Their Shoes (Family Friday)
This activity, adapted from the National Alliance for Grieving Children, "In Their Shoes," supports children and families in having conversations about feelings and coping strategies, and is an opportunity to support children in remembering their lost loved one. Supplies: You can choose to use sidewalk chalk outside in your driveway or paper and drawing tools … Continue reading In Their Shoes (Family Friday)
RVA Rocks (Family Friday)
What is #RVARocks? RVA Rocks is a local community project with the goal of spreading kindness to others. One of the things we do in our last week of Hands on Healing is to share a message of hope with other families who are grieving. Today, decorate a rock with a special picture or message … Continue reading RVA Rocks (Family Friday)
In My Heart (Virtual Storytime)
In this episode, Rachel Melhorn, Licensed Play Therapist, will be reading In My Heart: A Book of Feelings, by Jo Witek. This is a whimsically illustrated story exploring a full range of emotions we hold in our heart. Some of us feel light balloons. Others as heavy as an elephant. It's a sweet story to … Continue reading In My Heart (Virtual Storytime)
Coping Catchers (Family Friday)
This family activity helps kids to identify coping strategies to support them in their feelings of grief. Practice your paper folding skills and your coping skills! The best part is all you need for this project is paper and drawing tools! How To: Create a fortune teller out of one sheet of paper. You can find … Continue reading Coping Catchers (Family Friday)
Ways to Help a Survivor of Suicide Loss
By Maryse Eubank, M.Ed. When we hear someone has died by suicide, our hearts go out to those that are left behind. Grief related to a suicide loss can be quite complex and very intense. So how can we best support those who are the survivors, keeping in mind this may include their immediate family, but also … Continue reading Ways to Help a Survivor of Suicide Loss
The Rabbit Listened (Virtual Storytime)
We will be reading "The Rabbit Listened" by Cori Doerrfeld, a simple, yet profound story about loss, read by Full Circle Staff Member Nikki Shaw. When something terrible happens, Taylor doesn't know where to turn. But everyone is sure they have the answer. One by one, each animal tries to tell Taylor how to process … Continue reading The Rabbit Listened (Virtual Storytime)
Mindful Mandalas (Family Friday)
This activity is an opportunity for you to express your feelings in a fun and creative way by making your own mandala. Mandala is a Sanskrit word that means “Circle.” Here at Full Circle, we believe that circles also symbolize the connectedness we have with all people, including our lost loved ones. Today we will … Continue reading Mindful Mandalas (Family Friday)
Volunteer Spotlight: Kristin Mravinec
Here at Full Circle we are fortunate to have some of RVA's most amazing volunteers. In celebration of National Volunteer Week, we'd like to introduce you to Kristin Mravinec, a dedicated volunteer at Full Circle, who is passionate about helping kids and families heal after the loss of a loved one. Getting to know Kristin … Continue reading Volunteer Spotlight: Kristin Mravinec
Saying Goodbye to a Dying Friend or Family Member During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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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