By: Carrie Schaeffer, LCSW, Perinatal Bereavement Services Manager Caregiving for a loved one who is ill or frail is a full-time job that can be stressful under the best circumstances. Now, during the COVID19 crisis, caregivers are finding themselves coping with the daily needs of their loved one and dealing with the stress and isolation of a … Continue reading 10 Tips for Caregivers During COVID-19
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Staying Connected Through Social Distancing
By Carrie Schaeffer, LCSW, Perinatal Bereavement Services Manager “We human beings are social beings. We come into the world as the result of others’ actions. We survive here in dependence on others. Whether we like it or not, there is hardly a moment of our lives when we do not benefit from others’ activities. For this … Continue reading Staying Connected Through Social Distancing
Family Grief Support: Hands on Healing
What is Hands on Healing? Full Circle’s Hands on Healing (HOH) groups support children ages 3-17 and their adult caregiver who have experienced the loss of someone significant to them. In HOH, we incorporate art-based interventions to support children and families in exploring their feelings all while connecting with others who have also experienced a loss. … Continue reading Family Grief Support: Hands on Healing
Supporting Emotional Regulation in Grieving Children
By: Rachel Melhorn, LCSW, Registered Play Therapist Grieving children often feel a range of emotions from sadness and anger to jealousy or fear. When a child is “dysregulated” they may be tantruming, highly anxious, or “checked out.” All of these are reactions to big and overwhelming feelings. What we know about a child’s capacity for … Continue reading Supporting Emotional Regulation in Grieving Children
In the Company of Misery
By: Jamala Arland When my son, Jasper, died, so many women reached out and shared their stories of pregnancy and infant loss. Some were peripherally in our lives, mostly only through social media, and so we had no idea. Some were close to us and realizing the prevalence of silent heartbreak was astounding. There was … Continue reading In the Company of Misery
12 Resources Worth Sharing
Celebrating 12 years of Full Circle 1. What’s Your Grief An online community that provides hope, support, and education to anyone wishing to understand the complicated experience of life after loss. 2. Still Standing Still Standing Magazine has been the world’s leading online voice in breaking the silence on child loss – from conception to … Continue reading 12 Resources Worth Sharing
Ways to Support Grieving Children During This Global Crisis
By Rachel Melhorn, LCSW We recognize the challenges many parents are facing as they are tasked with closures to businesses and schools. Below are some tips to support children who are grieving during this challenging time. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you or your child is in need of support. Take Care … Continue reading Ways to Support Grieving Children During This Global Crisis
Binoculars of the Future (Family Friday)
This creative activity is designed to support children in looking toward the future and setting goals. Supplies 2 toilet paper rolls Glue or tape String Scissors Drawing/decorating supplies Instructions Glue or tape two toilet paper rolls together and then decorate your new binoculars! Through this activity, have a conversation with children about what they hope … Continue reading Binoculars of the Future (Family Friday)
Miss You Flower (Family Friday)
Today's activity, a miss you flower, supports children in remembering their lost loved one. The only supplies you'll need are construction paper, scissors and some drawing materials such as crayons, markers, or pencils. Instructions: Cut out a large circle and petal-shaped pieces of construction paper. Support children in drawing a picture of their lost loved one … Continue reading Miss You Flower (Family Friday)
Virtual Individual Counseling: How Does It Work?
The Covid-19 Pandemic has dramatically altered everyone’s daily lives, including how professionals support people grieving the death or anticipating the loss of a loved one during these uncertain times. Full Circle therapists are serving, adapting, and connecting to make our programs and services available to those who are grieving and need addditional support. We've opened up … Continue reading Virtual Individual Counseling: How Does It Work?
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