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)
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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.
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
Coping with Change and Loss
This booklet, created by the National Alliance for Grieving Children (with the support for Alex Cares for Grieving Youth) is a great resource for families to explore as we encourage everyone to prioritize self-care. Full Circle is committed to supporting our community during this challenging time. We are accepting new (virtual) counseling appointments to help … Continue reading Coping with Change and Loss
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