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By Karen Kennedy, MSW Storytelling is one of our most ancient forms of communication. I have had the privilege of bearing witness to many people’s stories of grief. Of losing a loved one unexpectedly and tragically. Of sorrow and pain. Of love and deep longing. Of guilt. Of sadness peppered with humor. Of shock and confusion. Of trauma. Of … Continue reading Telling Your Story of Loss

by Karen Coyner, LCSW, DCSW and Audrey Walls, M.Ed., M.F.A. https://youtu.be/88qx8SZH_7Q Join Full Circle's Karen Coyner in the video above as she provides fun and thoughtful instructions for creating an "always-with-me" box. This is an easy, no-stress remembrance activity that's appropriate for kids and adults of all ages. As we head into the summer, holidays … Continue reading Craft Corner: Always With Me Box

By Laura McDonald, LCSW What if the worst thing that ever happened to you… brought you some good? If this feels like a sentence too outrageous to even contemplate, then let it go. After all, nothing can change a crushing blow like the loss of a loved one, especially if that loss was tragically sudden, … Continue reading Post Traumatic Growth

by Audrey Walls, M.Ed., M.F.A. If you’re new to the services we provide at Full Circle, we understand that the number of options and specialties available for therapy can seem overwhelming. Whether you’re an individual, couple, or family, there is some basic information that can be helpful to getting a better understanding of what types … Continue reading Support Groups or Individual Counseling: Which is Right for Me?

by Allison Schooley, Operations Director Each April, National Volunteer Appreciation Week brings the opportunity to shine the spotlight on a valuable segment of Full Circle’s family - our volunteers. This year, we asked Full Circle’s Operations Director, Allison Schooley, to reflect on the role volunteers play in Full Circle’s day to day.  It has been … Continue reading The Impact of Our Volunteers

by Karen Coyner, LSCW, DCSW Grief creates many changes in our bodies and lives. We know there will be many feelings that can be anticipated, confusing or challenging. The body’s response to grief is talked about less. Grieving can be exhausting. But why is it so hard on our bodies? The emotional and cognitive changes we experience … Continue reading Memory Disruptions in Grief

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