by Carrie Schaeffer, LCSW I’ve spent nearly 50 years on Earth and very few of them have been spent without a pet in my home. I grew up with dogs and cats, fish, hamsters, hermit crabs and one rabbit called Pebbles. As an adult, I became a dog owner as soon as I moved into … Continue reading Grieving the Loss of a Pet
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Myths About Grief Counseling
by Shannon Deneen, MSW Grief is the most universal experience of the human condition, and it’s also one of the most misunderstood. Below are some commonly held misconceptions about grief counseling. Myths About Grief Counseling: Grief counseling is only for the recently bereaved. Grief counseling is not exclusively for losses that have occurred in the last … Continue reading Myths About Grief Counseling
Letter from the Director: 2025 in Review
by Allyson England Drake, M.Ed., CT, FT Dear Friends of Full Circle, As we close another year, I find myself reflecting with deep gratitude on the ways our community has continued to grow and support one another in the face of profound loss. This year, we continued our Perinatal Loss, Suicide Loss, and Overdose and … Continue reading Letter from the Director: 2025 in Review
New Year, New Roles for Full Circle Staff Members
by Audrey Walls, M.Ed., M.F.A. With a new year comes new faces and roles as Full Circle looks towards the future, with a few staff members stepping up into new and expanded opportunities for 2026. As many of you already know, the departure of our long-serving Grief Services Director, Britt Cowart, at the end of … Continue reading New Year, New Roles for Full Circle Staff Members
Griefy Gift Guide For 2025
by Audrey Walls, M.Ed., M.F.A. As the holidays approach, it can be difficult to know what kind of gift would be best received by those who are grieving during the season. Grief during the holidays is tricky, no matter how long or how recent the loss has been. While sending cards, texts, or thoughtful wishes … Continue reading Griefy Gift Guide For 2025
Craft Corner: Memory Cube
by Karen Coyner, LCSW, DCSW and Audrey Walls, M.Ed., M.F.A. https://youtu.be/3CSOGArEGIY Join Full Circle's Karen Coyner in the video above as she provides fun and thoughtful instructions for creating a memory cube. This is an easy, no-stress remembrance activity that's appropriate for kids and adults of all ages. Seasons changing and the holidays can bring … Continue reading Craft Corner: Memory Cube
Reminders, Activities, and Resources for Holiday Grief
by Shannon Deneen, MSW Holidays are full of memories and traditions, built around relationships and community. They are milestones we share with our loved ones, days that reflect our beliefs and values. While this time of year may inspire joy and celebration for many people, it’s remarkably different for those who have experienced a loss. … Continue reading Reminders, Activities, and Resources for Holiday Grief
Thank You, Britt
How do you measure the impact of one person on a community? Is it in people’s lives changed, the number of days spent on the job, the years of care and support provided not only to clients, but staff, volunteers, and board members? In the case of our Grief Services Director, Britt Cowart, maybe you … Continue reading Thank You, Britt
Grief Support for Survivors of Suicide Loss
by Kerri Björkholm, Care Coordinator Losing a loved one to suicide can be an incredibly painful and complex experience. It can stir up feelings of confusion, guilt, and intense sadness. Those grieving this type of loss may struggle with unique emotions and questions, making support from friends and family crucial. If you know someone going … Continue reading Grief Support for Survivors of Suicide Loss
October: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
by Audrey Walls, M.Ed., M.F.A. and Carrie Schaeffer, LCSW Every October 15, thousands of people come together from across the country to honor and remember a type of loss that is all too common and incredibly personal: pregnancy and infant loss. The entire month of October was designated for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness by … Continue reading October: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
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