Written by Rachel Melhorn, LCSW, RPT Below are activities we utilize in our family Hands on Healing Program to support families in communicating feelings, thoughts and questions that children may have about grief and loss. Feelings Jar Many children have difficulties verbalizing their feelings after a loss and this exercise can be a way to … Continue reading At Home Activities to Facilitate Healthy Expression with Your Child
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Finding Hope After Loss
By Caroline Lavoie, Clinical Social Work Intern For Masters level social work students, internship placement day is among the most nerve wracking and exciting. Where will we be spending countless hours a week? What professionals in the community will we get to learn from? What clients will we impact? All of these questions run through … Continue reading Finding Hope After Loss
Celebrating Social Work Month
Full Circle is helping celebrate National Social Work Month in March and the beginning of a new decade with the theme “Social Workers: Generations Strong.” Each week during the month of March, we will be highlighting some of our social workers here at Full Circle. The Social Work Month campaign is designed to inform the … Continue reading Celebrating Social Work Month
Pregnancy After Loss
by Caroline Lavoie, Clinical Intern Those who have experienced 'Pregnancy After Loss' know it is not simply a time marked by celebration and happiness. While there will probably be moments of joy and gratitude, there will also be fear, anxiety, guilt, shame, and confusion for some. A pregnancy after loss can be the longest nine … Continue reading Pregnancy After Loss
Talking to Children About Perinatal Loss
by Caroline Lavoie, Clinical Intern Losing a baby is challenging for all members of the family. Grieving parents may be wondering how to discuss this loss with their other children. The child, no matter the age, has the emotional ability to pick up on the changes that result from the loss. But, what you say … Continue reading Talking to Children About Perinatal Loss
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