By Laura McDonald, LCSW What if the worst thing that ever happened to you… brought you some good? If this feels like a sentence too outrageous to even contemplate, then let it go. After all, nothing can change a crushing blow like the loss of a loved one, especially if that loss was tragically sudden, … Continue reading Post Traumatic Growth
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Support Groups or Individual Counseling: Which is Right for Me?
by Audrey Walls, M.Ed., M.F.A. If you’re new to the services we provide at Full Circle, we understand that the number of options and specialties available for therapy can seem overwhelming. Whether you’re an individual, couple, or family, there is some basic information that can be helpful to getting a better understanding of what types … Continue reading Support Groups or Individual Counseling: Which is Right for Me?
Grieving with ADHD: Why it Feels Different and How to Cope
by Casey Kelahan, MSW Grief is hard. Having ADHD is hard. Together, they can make life feel completely unmanageable. Whether you are a griever with ADHD or are supporting one, understanding what helps begins with understanding what makes this experience unique. With that in mind, let’s look together at why grief with ADHD may look … Continue reading Grieving with ADHD: Why it Feels Different and How to Cope
The Impact of Our Volunteers
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
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