by Audrey Walls, M.Ed., M.F.A. The back to school season can present equal parts excitement and anxiety for many school-aged children and teenagers, as well as their parents. This is especially true for children, teens, and parents who are grieving. The return to a dependable schedule, routines, and activities may be a welcome change for … Continue reading The Extra Backpack: Grief During the Back to School Season
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The Uniqueness of Homicide Loss
by Allyson England Drake, M.Ed., FT One in ten Americans experience a death resulting from a homicide. This type of death brings about many different emotions, such as anguish, grief, isolation, and anger. Those grieving a homicide must endure the shock of a sudden loss and the pain of knowing that the violence was deliberately … Continue reading The Uniqueness of Homicide Loss
Time Heals All Wounds
by Sarah Mayfield, M.Ed., NCC, CT "Time heals all wounds." Nope! Three thoughts: I like the term “griever” vs. “bereaved” for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. While both terms are technically correct, the former suggests personal agency and the latter implies static circumstance. Similar to internal vs. external locus of … Continue reading Time Heals All Wounds
Halved: Grieving the Loss of a Spouse or Partner
by Audrey Walls, M.Ed., M.F.A. The death of a spouse or partner is often a devastating event that can challenge a griever’s concepts of identity and stability. Whether through a sudden event, or a prolonged illness, the loss of a person’s “better half” can leave the bereaved feeling halved themselves – incomplete, lessened, and disconnected. … Continue reading Halved: Grieving the Loss of a Spouse or Partner
Helping A Grieving Teen
by Alana Harris, Graduate Clinical Intern Grief is a deeply personal and challenging experience that affects everyone differently. Though it is something all of us will face at some point in our lives, grieving as a teen is uniquely challenging. According to Erik Erikson’s biopsychosocial model of human development, the teen years are marked by … Continue reading Helping A Grieving Teen
Pride and Grief: Loss in the LGBTQ Community
by Audrey Walls, M.Ed., M.F.A. Grief takes on many shapes and colors, especially in regard to the LGBTQ+ community. With an unfortunate and long history of discrimination, disenfranchisement, and stigma attached to so many parts of their lives, members of the LGBTQ+ community can often find themselves at a loss when it comes to loss. … Continue reading Pride and Grief: Loss in the LGBTQ Community
Grief Books for Children
by Ashlyn Schooley, Undergraduate Intern Looking for a book to share with your child about loss? Full Circle Grief Center has a library filled with books for children about all different topics. It is located inside Full Circle and the books are able to be checked out by all participants. If you are looking for … Continue reading Grief Books for Children
Returning to Work after Loss
by Casey Kelahan, MSW "How am I going to navigate returning to work after the death of my loved one?" In the adult groups that I have had the opportunity to facilitate here at Full Circle, this is one of the common topics of discussion. The truth is that everyone is different. Some folks find work … Continue reading Returning to Work after Loss
Remembrance Activities for Long Summer Days
by Audrey Walls, M.Ed., M.F.A. With the school year winding down and the sunny days of summer rolling in, many families with kids and teens may find themselves with a little more time on their hands. Although much of the usual routine of family life changes during the summer months, all of us at Full … Continue reading Remembrance Activities for Long Summer Days
National Volunteer Week: Lynn Fellowes
by Audrey Walls, M.Ed., M.F.A. Photograph courtesy of Lynn Fellowes. April 20-26 is National Volunteer Week, when nonprofits everywhere are taking a moment to thank and acknowledge the meaningful work their volunteers add to their organization every day. We are concluding our week by featuring another of our most delightful and dedicated volunteers, Lynn Fellowes. … Continue reading National Volunteer Week: Lynn Fellowes
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