By Allyson England Drake, M.Ed., CT Adults play an important role in helping children grieve, especially over the holidays when new emotions and memories can hit with full force. Children often have trouble expressing their emotions, and when they see their parents hurting, they naturally want to protect their parents, so the children may not … Continue reading Help Grieving Children Through the Holidays
Category: The Grief Compass
Suicide Loss: Connection is Key
by Maryse Eubank, M.Ed. The Benefits of a Support Group A loss by suicide can be confusing. Individuals grieving a loved one to suicide not only feel the immense sadness that comes along with their grief but may also have additional feelings to complicate their journey. These may include guilt or self-blame, anger, confusion, shock, … Continue reading Suicide Loss: Connection is Key
Ways to Support Grieving Parents through a Perinatal Loss
by Full Circle Staff "October 15 marks a day of reflection for many parents across the U.S. – National Infant and Pregnancy Loss Remembrance Day. Many people have experienced the arrival of a new baby and all the joy, wonder, and fulfillment of long-held hopes that such a life-changing event brings. But what do you … Continue reading Ways to Support Grieving Parents through a Perinatal Loss
Helping Children Remember and Honor Their Loved Ones
By Allyson England Drake, M.Ed, CT, Founder/Executive Director Saying goodbye to a loved one who has died is one of the most difficult experiences for a child. This painful process can be made a little easier by creating avenues for the child to honor and remember their loved one. A ritual or activity of remembrance … Continue reading Helping Children Remember and Honor Their Loved Ones
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