Tip One: For anyone dealing with the death of a loved one, the holidays can be a time of sadness, dread, or pain. It can be difficult to cope, especially when you see the sights and sounds of holiday happiness all around you. One of the best things you can do is give yourself permission to…
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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…
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An Introduction to Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy What is Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy, or EMDR? Is it right for me? Find out more in this blog article by Britt Cowart, LCSW, Grief Services Director at Full Circle Grief Center. Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy, or EMDR, is a therapy tool commonly used…
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By Rachel Machacek, LCSW Dear beloved friend, spouse, wife, husband, partner, sister, brother, mother, father, aunt, uncle, cousin, confidant, family: I’m so sorry you are having to go through this—this loss, this hurt, this trauma, this life-altering thing you didn’t ask for or want and don’t know what to do with. If you’re wondering if…
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By Patty Kruszewski A broken vase and seven stitches brought George Throop into my life. But it was the death of my daughter a year earlier that set it all in motion — and that led me to create the cherished circle of individuals I call “Favorite People I Wish I’d Never Met.” As I was…
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By Stacia Lee Macklin, LCSW, ACSW As we navigated physical distancing and isolation during the pandemic, this image of a simple and straightforward To-Do List caught my attention. The “Isolation Well-Being Daily To-Do List” was created by therapist and artist Lindsay Braman in March 2020 and went viral when it was shared and reposted across…
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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,…
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By: Allyson England Drake, M.Ed., CT. During this workshop, Allyson England Drake, M.Ed, CT, will discuss various ways grief affects our bodies, as well as share strategies to stay healthy while grieving. The workshop will consist of a short presentation, a question/answer session, and time for discussion.
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Karla Helbert, LCSW is a national expert on working with grieving children who are neurodivergent. Below are two podcasts she appeared on to discuss grieving and children who are neurodivergent as well as her book “Finding Your Own Way to Grieve”.
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By Allyson Drake Experiencing grief can bring about many challenges in our lives, such as overcoming intense emotional pain, returning to work and personal responsibilities, adjusting to numerous changes in our daily lives, dealing with shifts in relationships with family and friends, worrying about stressors such as financial concerns or future plans, and facing the…
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By Ashley Nowell I have found myself wrestling even struggling with the concept of time especially as it relates to grief and loss. As we approach the two-year anniversary of my son Calaeb’s passing, I find myself consumed by fear. Fearful that time can move so quickly. Fearful that with each year that passes the…
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