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
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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
Did You See That? Signs and Symbols After Loss
by Audrey Walls, M.Ed., M.F.A. The biggest rainbow you’ve ever seen. A black bear that mysteriously prowls through your backyard. A child’s toy in the most unlikely place. By themselves, these sightings may be interesting, but not particularly meaningful. But in the light of grief, everything takes on a different shape and significance. Megan Devine … Continue reading Did You See That? Signs and Symbols After Loss
Introducing Jason Owen
by Audrey Walls, M.Ed., M.F.A. Full Circle Grief Center is excited to welcome board member Jason Owen into his new role as Board Chair beginning this year. Jason has served on the board of Full Circle since 2021, and brings over 25 years of executive logistics experience, a passion for the mission, and a personal … Continue reading Introducing Jason Owen
An Introduction to Trauma Informed Care
by Allyson England Drake, M.Ed., FT Trauma-informed care is a caregiving approach that recognizes the widespread occurrence and impact of trauma on individuals’ lives. It understands that many people have gone through traumatic experiences that can profoundly influence their physical and mental well-being. This approach aims to foster safe, supportive, and compassionate environments where individuals … Continue reading An Introduction to Trauma Informed Care
What To Say / What Not To Say
by Allyson England Drake, M.Ed., CT When someone is in pain or hurting, we often feel it's our responsibility or job to take away their pain. We say things like "look on the bright side" or "you are so strong, you can handle this." When someone is grieving, the reactions are often similar. Friends or family … Continue reading What To Say / What Not To Say
You Work Where?: Reflecting on a Year of Full Circle
by Audrey Walls, M.Ed, MFA It’s hard to believe it’s been a whole year since I started working at Full Circle. Since then, I’ve gone through two laptops, two offices, three desk chairs, seven events, thirteen staff meetings, 296 social media posts and innumerable cans of seltzer. But when I first started my position as … Continue reading You Work Where?: Reflecting on a Year of Full Circle
An Introduction to Ambiguous Grief
by Allyson England Drake, M.Ed, CT Ambiguous loss is a painful type of grief that is often misunderstood or ignored by society. But the reality is, ambiguous grief causes many feelings and emotions similar to grief due to the death of a loved one. So, let’s take a moment to understand the definition and ramifications … Continue reading An Introduction to Ambiguous Grief
The Light of Music
by Whitney Asher When that first wave of grief hit me, I remember feeling numb. In hindsight, I think it was a mix of shock, total disbelief & devastation over the news I didn’t want to hear: my Mom had cancer. As someone who wasn’t familiar with grief at first, I wasn’t sure what was … Continue reading The Light of Music
What is EMDR Therapy?
by Britt Cowart, LCSW An Introduction to Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy, or EMDR, is a therapy tool commonly used in a variety of settings. A brief background of EMDR includes the following: An evidence based structured therapy developed over 25 years ago by Francine Shapiro, PhD, that is … Continue reading What is EMDR Therapy?
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