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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How to Help a Grieving Teenager: 10 Tips for Handling Teen Grief
By: Catherine Brown Source: Your Teen, For Parents When my teen daughter experienced the death of a friend last year, I felt completely unprepared to support her in the grieving process. She seemed to want to process the loss primarily with her peers, who were impacted by the death in similar ways, and I wasn’t … Continue reading How to Help a Grieving Teenager: 10 Tips for Handling Teen Grief
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
Honoring a Baby that has Died
By Carrie Schaeffer, Perinatal Bereavement Services Manager After a pregnancy or infant loss, many parents wrestle with finding ways to honor their baby and keep his or her memory alive. The desire to maintain a connection to the baby is a normal and healthy part of grieving. But, this process looks different for everyone and takes time. For … Continue reading Honoring a Baby that has Died
Finding Meaning From Grief
By Allyson England Drake, M.Ed, CT David Kessler is a bereavement expert who discusses finding meaning after the death of a loved one. I want to share some of his thoughts around the definition of meaning. Meaning is relative and personal, only you can find your own meaning. Meaning takes time. You may not find it … Continue reading Finding Meaning From Grief
Worthwhile Grief & Loss Podcasts
Podcasts are a great alternative to reading when you are hoping to learn new information. The beauty of a podcast is that you can listen while doing other tasks like walking, folding laundry, or even working on a puzzle. The number of podcast discussing grief and loss are overwhelming, so we scoured the podcast library in hopes … Continue reading Worthwhile Grief & Loss Podcasts
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
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
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
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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