Children who feel stressed often have difficulty finding a safe and supportive place, both inside and outside, that allows them the opportunity to really focus on both the positive and negative aspects of their lives. These groups are designed to create such an environment. All programming is sensitive to issues of developmental stages, as well as cultural and religious beliefs, values, and traditions. Story-telling is a vital component of the focus group, with active participation from the children. Stories are selected based on the message each conveys and center around the nine HCOS principles.
Animals are the second important component of the focus groups.
The animals have a natural appeal for most children that can help create the sense of safety and spontaneity so important to improving sense of self and self-esteem. The third component is Expression by singing, drumming, dancing, drawing, painting, writing, acting, and talking. Site visits at school or home location for special ocassions. May be scheduled at your convenience. Programming includes a story about the animal involving a principle from the Healing Circle of Stones, a multi-cultural education process.