by Allison Schooley, Operations Director Each April, National Volunteer Appreciation Week brings the opportunity to shine the spotlight on a valuable segment of Full Circle’s family - our volunteers. This year, we asked Full Circle’s Operations Director, Allison Schooley, to reflect on the role volunteers play in Full Circle’s day to day. It has been … Continue reading The Impact of Our Volunteers
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Living Your Dash Sponsor Spotlight: The Jones Family
by Audrey Walls, M.Ed., M.F.A. As we look ahead to our Living Your Dash event on April 23, we’re taking the time to highlight one of our most loyal supporters, the Jones family: Ken, Jessica, and their children, Karissa (12), Kal (10), Landrum (8), and Eleanor. Ken Jones joined us as a board member here … Continue reading Living Your Dash Sponsor Spotlight: The Jones Family
Memory Disruptions in Grief
by Karen Coyner, LSCW, DCSW Grief creates many changes in our bodies and lives. We know there will be many feelings that can be anticipated, confusing or challenging. The body’s response to grief is talked about less. Grieving can be exhausting. But why is it so hard on our bodies? The emotional and cognitive changes we experience … Continue reading Memory Disruptions in Grief
Grieving the Loss of a Pet
by Carrie Schaeffer, LCSW I’ve spent nearly 50 years on Earth and very few of them have been spent without a pet in my home. I grew up with dogs and cats, fish, hamsters, hermit crabs and one rabbit called Pebbles. As an adult, I became a dog owner as soon as I moved into … Continue reading Grieving the Loss of a Pet
Myths About Grief Counseling
by Shannon Deneen, MSW Grief is the most universal experience of the human condition, and it’s also one of the most misunderstood. Below are some commonly held misconceptions about grief counseling. Myths About Grief Counseling: Grief counseling is only for the recently bereaved. Grief counseling is not exclusively for losses that have occurred in the last … Continue reading Myths About Grief Counseling
Letter from the Director: 2025 in Review
by Allyson England Drake, M.Ed., CT, FT Dear Friends of Full Circle, As we close another year, I find myself reflecting with deep gratitude on the ways our community has continued to grow and support one another in the face of profound loss. This year, we continued our Perinatal Loss, Suicide Loss, and Overdose and … Continue reading Letter from the Director: 2025 in Review
New Year, New Roles for Full Circle Staff Members
by Audrey Walls, M.Ed., M.F.A. With a new year comes new faces and roles as Full Circle looks towards the future, with a few staff members stepping up into new and expanded opportunities for 2026. As many of you already know, the departure of our long-serving Grief Services Director, Britt Cowart, at the end of … Continue reading New Year, New Roles for Full Circle Staff Members
Griefy Gift Guide For 2025
by Audrey Walls, M.Ed., M.F.A. As the holidays approach, it can be difficult to know what kind of gift would be best received by those who are grieving during the season. Grief during the holidays is tricky, no matter how long or how recent the loss has been. While sending cards, texts, or thoughtful wishes … Continue reading Griefy Gift Guide For 2025
Craft Corner: Memory Cube
by Karen Coyner, LCSW, DCSW and Audrey Walls, M.Ed., M.F.A. https://youtu.be/3CSOGArEGIY Join Full Circle's Karen Coyner in the video above as she provides fun and thoughtful instructions for creating a memory cube. This is an easy, no-stress remembrance activity that's appropriate for kids and adults of all ages. Seasons changing and the holidays can bring … Continue reading Craft Corner: Memory Cube
Reminders, Activities, and Resources for Holiday Grief
by Shannon Deneen, MSW Holidays are full of memories and traditions, built around relationships and community. They are milestones we share with our loved ones, days that reflect our beliefs and values. While this time of year may inspire joy and celebration for many people, it’s remarkably different for those who have experienced a loss. … Continue reading Reminders, Activities, and Resources for Holiday Grief
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