By Maryse Eubank, M.Ed. When we hear someone has died by suicide, our hearts go out to those that are left behind. Grief related to a suicide loss can be quite complex and very intense. So how can we best support those who are the survivors, keeping in mind this may include their immediate family, but also…
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Parents and children are invited to find a cozy spot at home and join us for Storytime. 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 encourage gentle conversations about all of those BIG feelings. This week, we will…
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Welcome to Family Fridays — a 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 activity is an opportunity for you to express your feelings in a fun and creative way by making your own mandala. Mandala…
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Here at Full Circle we are fortunate to have some of RVA’s most amazing volunteers. In celebration of National Volunteer Week, we’d like to introduce you to Kristin Mravinec, a dedicated volunteer at Full Circle, who is passionate about helping kids and families heal after the loss of a loved one. Getting to know Kristin…
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By Allyson England Drake, M.Ed, CT Facing the death of a friend or family member is a devastating experience. In “normal” times, we can sit with our loved one, hold their hand, hug them, soothe them, and have those final conversations in person. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has made meeting at the bedside of a…
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From the very beginning, our goal as an organization in the COVID-19 crisis has been to serve our community, adapt our business model, and connect with those who need us most We’re excited to add VIRTUAL STORY TIMES to our programs. Each week, we will share a story you can enjoy at home on our…
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Welcome to Family Fridays — a 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 activity is an opportunity for you and your family to have fun and be active while also incorporating healthy communication about feelings.…
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By: Melanie Sage, LCSW, PhD Published: April 9, 2020 Social workers are often unsung heroes, and that’s often ok with them. They go about their work in the backgrounds of organizations that are meant to do other things: in hospitals that are meant to save lives, in schools that are meant to educate children. They…
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In the last month, the world has faced feelings of isolation and grief with the COVID-19 crisis. Our way of life has changed dramatically, our routines have been altered, and our sense of safety has been challenged. Because SO many in the world are grieving — often in new and unexpected ways — our community needs…
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