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I’m so very thankful that Jude will engage with art because he hesitates to express verbally, what he’s thinking. We decided to draw turtles tonight and when I asked about his turtle, he said, “He’s a snapping turtle and he’s sad because he’s trapped inside the aquarium and he just wants to get out.” There’s a lot to unpack in that short phrase but regardless, he’s processing. As we worked through his write and draw journal, he quickly shared that he was worried and scared because of the corona virus and that he might get sick. While it’s not an in-depth adult level discussion of his feelings, it is acknowledging, accepting and processing through some of those emotions, which is what I hope for. Because sharing those big feelings often make them feel just a little less intense. #sharethejoy2020 #arttherapy #sadtrappedturtle #judahzane #lookforthepositives
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Tiny little LEGO creatures by Siah. He LOVES tiny things, has since he was so very little. Called them his “treasures.” #sharethejoy2020 #treasures #lego #siahchristopher #creativityeveryday
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Well, the cats decided they wanted to play with the birds today, so they knocked over the cage, released the birds and in the end, my main floor will be spotless! #sharethejoy2020 #thatsmyfullmugofcoffeeonthefloor #messmessandmoremess #stupidcats #dumbbirds #itsazoo
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My puzzle helper this afternoon. Just making sure I have only the pieces that I need. #sharethejoy2020 #sweetviolet #kittylove #langleybc
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When your mic craps out when you’re gaming with a friend….you improvise. That headset was totally worth it. #sharethejoy2020 #judahzane #doingittheoldfashionedway #homephoneforthewin #langleybc #fortnite
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Siah is being all creative with his rainbow loom. Can’t wait to see the finished product! #sharethejoy2020 #rainbowloom #socialdistancing #selfisolation #creativityeveryday
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I’d love to see the things that bring you joy. #sharethejoy2020 #encourageothers
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A sweet neighbour dropped off a ziploc full of microwave popcorn. What a lovely treat! My boys are so excited! #sharethejoy2020 #langleybc #popcorn #thebestneighbours
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It’s after midnight; look at those tired eyes and yet…..I’m not quite ready for sleep. I mean, physically, I’m more than ready but the brain keeps going. It’s funny…..or maybe not but as soon as I give up and give in to the thoughts of processing, my eyes get heavier and my thoughts pause. I fumble the phone as I drift asleep for a moment, only to be painfully jolted awake in the next second. There’s something about processing that allows the stuck feelings to pass through and release. So rather than fight, I surrender. Surrender to rest. Surrender to calm. Surrender to this moment and then the next and then the next. This life doesn’t feel pretty or safe or even very good, at the moment and yet that’s the glorious dichotomy of life. Chaos and order. Beauty and horror. Grief and joy. Love and fear. Acknowledge the difficulty while being open to the beauty. It’s still there, you may just have to look for it. And when you see it, it’s like the whole world lights up for a moment and if you can string “those moments” together…..it’s incredible. #sharethejoy2020 #lettinggo #surrender #bedtime #langleybc #beautifuldichotomy
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My 9 year old has decided that we need to draw something together every night. When kids are feeling anxious or uncertain they might not say, “I feel worried about XYZ.” They will more likely say, “Can we play or do something together?” So, we draw! Apparently, I did not take this activity seriously enough as the details on my art is sadly lacking. But I’m thrilled for every opportunity to co-regulate with my sweet boy. #sharethejoy2020 #artastherapy #doinglifetogether #langleybc #pukingclouds #littleboys
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