by Caroline Lavoie, Clinical Intern Those who have experienced 'Pregnancy After Loss' know it is not simply a time marked by celebration and happiness. While there will probably be moments of joy and gratitude, there will also be fear, anxiety, guilt, shame, and confusion for some. A pregnancy after loss can be the longest nine … Continue reading Pregnancy After Loss
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Talking to Children About Perinatal Loss
by Caroline Lavoie, Clinical Intern Losing a baby is challenging for all members of the family. Grieving parents may be wondering how to discuss this loss with their other children. The child, no matter the age, has the emotional ability to pick up on the changes that result from the loss. But, what you say … Continue reading Talking to Children About Perinatal Loss
Sharing Your Story of Loss
by Caroline Lavoie, Clinical Intern Sharing your story of perinatal loss can be challenging. It feels personal, emotional, and exhausting at times (or maybe all the time). The experience is often stigmatized, leaving bereaved parents feeling isolated and lonely. We want to acknowledge your strength amidst extreme hardship. You are resilient and your story matters. … Continue reading Sharing Your Story of Loss
Pregnancy Loss and Meaningful Grieving
by Caroline Lavoie, Clinical Intern October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month. At Full Circle, we recognize the unique grief of individuals who have experienced these types of losses. We are honored to play a role in these families’ stories, and we strive to offer ongoing support. We honor the lives of these … Continue reading Pregnancy Loss and Meaningful Grieving
Benefits of the Group Process
by Full Circle Staff Research shows that group support intervention for children and adults, as well as education for the parents and other adults in a child’s life, can lead to healthy grieving and help avoid the costs of unresolved grief as children grow to adulthood. When grieving children and families are given the opportunity … Continue reading Benefits of the Group Process
Unresolved Grief
by Full Circle Staff While death is a normal part of life, many individuals experience numerous challenges following the death of a close loved one. Children and adults often feel alone, isolated, and unable to move forward in their lives. There is currently more documentation than ever about the myriad of problems emotionally, physically, economically, … Continue reading Unresolved Grief
Mindfulness
by Full Circle Staff Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us. Alex Peavey recently quoted Viktor E. Frankl in his inspiration speech at our Live Your Dash luncheon as saying “Between … Continue reading Mindfulness
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
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