by Full Circle Staff Research shows that group support intervention for children and adults, as well as education for the parents and other adults in a child’s life, can lead to healthy grieving and help avoid the costs of unresolved grief as children grow to adulthood. When grieving children and families are given the opportunity … Continue reading Benefits of the Group Process
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Unresolved Grief
by Full Circle Staff While death is a normal part of life, many individuals experience numerous challenges following the death of a close loved one. Children and adults often feel alone, isolated, and unable to move forward in their lives. There is currently more documentation than ever about the myriad of problems emotionally, physically, economically, … Continue reading Unresolved Grief
Mindfulness
by Full Circle Staff Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us. Alex Peavey recently quoted Viktor E. Frankl in his inspiration speech at our Live Your Dash luncheon as saying “Between … Continue reading Mindfulness
Suicide Loss: Connection is Key
by Maryse Eubank, M.Ed. The Benefits of a Support Group A loss by suicide can be confusing. Individuals grieving a loved one to suicide not only feel the immense sadness that comes along with their grief but may also have additional feelings to complicate their journey. These may include guilt or self-blame, anger, confusion, shock, … Continue reading Suicide Loss: Connection is Key
Ways to Support Grieving Parents through a Perinatal Loss
by Full Circle Staff "October 15 marks a day of reflection for many parents across the U.S. – National Infant and Pregnancy Loss Remembrance Day. Many people have experienced the arrival of a new baby and all the joy, wonder, and fulfillment of long-held hopes that such a life-changing event brings. But what do you … Continue reading Ways to Support Grieving Parents through a Perinatal Loss
Helping Children Remember and Honor Their Loved Ones
By Allyson England Drake, M.Ed, CT, Founder/Executive Director Saying goodbye to a loved one who has died is one of the most difficult experiences for a child. This painful process can be made a little easier by creating avenues for the child to honor and remember their loved one. A ritual or activity of remembrance … Continue reading Helping Children Remember and Honor Their Loved Ones
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