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Mindful Movement to Support Grieving Children

Mindful Movement to Support Grieving Children

By Rachel Melhorn, LCSW, Registered Play Therapist For many children, movement (bouncing, running, fidgeting, skipping) is a natural state of being. Many times, when we ask kids to “pay attention,” what we are really saying is “stop moving,” but physical movement has such a positive…

Giving Tuesday Now

Giving Tuesday Now

Full Circle is a proud participant of Giving Tuesday Now! What is #GivingTuesdayNow? #GivingTuesdayNow is a global day of giving and unity that will take place on May 5, 2020 as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. At a time when we…

Mother’s Day: Thinking of ALL mothers

Mother’s Day: Thinking of ALL mothers

By Carrie Schaeffer, LCSW, Perinatal Bereavement Services Manager Mother’s Day is quickly approaching as we settle into spring. The day is celebrated with flowers and picnics, homemade crafts and time spent together as a family. It is a day to honor and reflect on the sacred bond…

In My Heart

In My Heart

Each Sunday, parents and children are invited to find a cozy spot at home and join us for Story Time. The books, read by our Full Circle staff and therapists, are selected to help children explore the difficult emotions surrounding grief and loss and will…

Family Friday Series: Coping Catchers

Family Friday Series: Coping Catchers

Welcome to Family Fridays — a 10-week series designed to give parents and children fun, meaningful activities you can do at home to explore feelings of grief and remember your loved one in unique ways. This family activity helps kids to identify coping strategies to support them…

Community Compassion Cards

Community Compassion Cards

We are excited to connect with our community through inspiring messages of HOPE with our compassion cards. It’s a fun and simple way during the COVID-19 crisis to show we care and we need your help! We will be sharing these words of HOPE with…