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
Local Suicide Intervention Resources
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
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
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
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
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
Worries Are Not Forever (Virtual Storytime)
In this episode, Hands On Healing Group Leader Ruth Saunders, selected "Worries Are Not Forever" by Elizabeth Verdick to share with readers young and old. After the video, we have a creative suggestion for an art activity as well. Fun Activity: Create Your Own Worry Monster Using an old tissue box make the box into … Continue reading Worries Are Not Forever (Virtual Storytime)
Full Circle Grief Center 