Encompass Adoptees’ youth program combines elements of a support group with mentoring. The core program is from 11 am- 2 pm, plus an add on hour is available before the core program to encourage time for parents to have time for a date with their partner or have some additional self-care time. This means you can choose the drop off time that best suits your family. For our Core program, Block 1 is intended to be more quiet, creative, conversational, and reflective. During Bock 3, planned fun and creative activity will be available, but youth are also able to choose from other activities as well such as playing a game with a mentor and or other youth. Additionally, a mentor is always available to spend time with a youth who is either having a rough day and/or does not prefer the planned activities listed below. Activities are purposefully selected to align with our goals but never required. Please see our youth program page, or contact us directly for more information.
This week:
Block 1: 10- 10:50 Yoga & mindfulness activities - with Rachel D
Block 2: 11- 12:15 Art & Discussion— Discuss love languages for kids, encourage positive self-talk and positive view of self in past &/ or future - create decorative valentine addressed to younger and/or older self -can be stored in memory boxes we made earlier, created with Heather
Block 3: 12:30- 1:15 Lunch & 20 min outside break. This is something we have recently added based on the kid’s request (kids bring a packed meal- microwave available, and outside attire is requested))
Block 4: 1:15- 2 Special Interest Activity Option: Explore scratch art images- This activity helps kids understand the lines and marks required for one type of printmaking which we will learn more about this year!- with Heather & Ashley
Mentors participating today: Heather, Laura, Clare
2 pm Final pick up
-Please note- activities offered change each week-