By Carrie Schaeffer, Perinatal Bereavement Services Manager After a pregnancy or infant loss, many parents wrestle with finding ways to honor their baby and keep his or her memory alive. The desire to maintain a connection to the baby is a normal and healthy part of grieving. But, this process looks different for everyone and takes time. For … Continue reading Honoring a Baby that has Died
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Guilt and Grief
By Allyson England Drake, M.Ed, CT It is very common for people to experience guilt, the feeling you get when you think you did something wrong, after the death of someone significant to them. As described by Dr. David Feldman, guilt is a feeling, not a fact. It is imperative to accept and honor feelings, … Continue reading Guilt and Grief
Supporting Teens after A Suicide Loss
By Maryse Eubank, M.Ed There is a reason the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention and many other organizations refer to those who have lost a loved one to suicide as “loss survivors of suicide.” A death by suicide most often shakes up one’s feelings significantly. Those who lose a loved one to suicide truly do work to … Continue reading Supporting Teens after A Suicide Loss
Finding Meaning From Grief
By Allyson England Drake, M.Ed, CT David Kessler is a bereavement expert who discusses finding meaning after the death of a loved one. I want to share some of his thoughts around the definition of meaning. Meaning is relative and personal, only you can find your own meaning. Meaning takes time. You may not find it … Continue reading Finding Meaning From Grief
Grieving the Loss of a Sibling
By: Britt Cowart, Grief Services Director It’s estimated that 80% of individuals in the US grow up with siblings. Siblings are your life partners in the truest sense of the words, and though you may be opposites, there is a perception that you are still more alike than unalike. You have a shared history and deep … Continue reading Grieving the Loss of a Sibling
Journaling Through Grief and Loss
By Britt Cowart, LCSW, Grief Services Director Conversations About Grief (CAG) are a series of educational programs hosted by Full Circle professionals. In this pre-recorded CAG, Britt will explore ways to work through grief and loss through journaling. https://youtu.be/Tq7zJQhJ9-Q
Grief and Remembrance During Thanksgiving
By: Wendy Boggs, MS/G, Intern Thanksgiving often conjures up memories of roasting turkey, family gathered around the TV watching parades and football games, long naps after eating that last second helping, and family outings to take advantage of “Black Friday” deals of the year. However, for those who are grieving, the memories may not be … Continue reading Grief and Remembrance During Thanksgiving
Worthwhile Grief & Loss Podcasts
Podcasts are a great alternative to reading when you are hoping to learn new information. The beauty of a podcast is that you can listen while doing other tasks like walking, folding laundry, or even working on a puzzle. The number of podcast discussing grief and loss are overwhelming, so we scoured the podcast library in hopes … Continue reading Worthwhile Grief & Loss Podcasts
Father’s Day in Three Phases
By Kirk Stepp, Guest Blogger Father’s Day over the course of my 40 years have fallen into three phases: Son, Loss, and Father. For the first 19 years of my life, I was blessed to have a hard working, caring, and loving father. My dad was an amazing man that could literally build or fix anything. My … Continue reading Father’s Day in Three Phases
Ways We Remember Our Loved Ones
by Full Circle Staff and Board Members When my sister-in-law died, many family members were with her in those final moments. To honor and remember her, we like to gather together every year around that anniversary. Usually, my husband's brothers and their families pile into our house for a weekend of fellowship. We tell stories … Continue reading Ways We Remember Our Loved Ones
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