Staying Close Through Big Feelings
Snuggles Stayed Close
This short play is for kids and the caregivers who support them. Resilience habits are essential for well-being, but it’s our compassionate presence that makes us feel safe enough to use those habits.
After you watch, scroll down for reflection questions you can explore with the children you care about.
The play Snuggles Stayed Close was inspired by Cori Doerrfeld’s book, The Rabbit Listened.
Reflection Questions:
How do you typically respond to others when they are having a hard time? Which animal are you like?
How do you typically respond to yourself when you are struggling?
What might it feel like to be like Snuggles for yourself when things go wrong?
Note: The animal characters from this play are featured in Volumes 1 and 2 of the playful, research-based Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Workbooks for Kids.
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