By Rachel Melhorn, LCSW In supporting LGBTQ+ youth through grief and loss, it is important to remember the unique experience of these individuals. While it is not unusual for all youth who have experienced a loss to feel alone, a lack of resources and/or support for LGBTQ+ youth can lead to further feelings of isolation, … Continue reading Grief & Bereavement for LGBTQ+ Youth
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We Need to Know You Remember Them
By: Allyson England Drake, M.Ed, CT I often am asked, by caring friends and family members, about the best ways to support an individual who is grieving the death of a loved one. I have a variety of practical answers, of course -- like start a meal train, write them a handwritten note with your … Continue reading We Need to Know You Remember Them
10 Tips for Caregivers During COVID-19
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
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
Coping with Isolation While Grieving
By Maryse Eubank, M.Ed At times, grieving individuals often find themselves intentionally self isolating. The choice may be made for a variety of reasons such as the fear of breaking down in public, the realization that many previously enjoyed activities don’t seem as important anymore or the sense that others don’t understand. Grief professionals typically encourage those … Continue reading Coping with Isolation While Grieving
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
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
The Goodbye Book (Virtual Storytime)
Dane Honrado, Full Circle Board Member, is sharing "The Goodbye Book" by Todd Parr. It's a wonderful book, filled with colorful images, explaining grief and loss to children. https://youtu.be/kGe-VdWwtps
Tear Soup (Virtual Storytime)
Our own Karen Coyner, Full Circle Group Leader and Therapist, will share "Tear Soup" -- a beautiful, heartfelt story for anyone coping with grief and loss. https://youtu.be/htk-rW2m4mA
Full Circle Grief Center 