by Audrey Walls, M.Ed., M.F.A. Here at Full Circle, we’re no strangers to the fact that grief and bereavement are multifaceted experiences. Sometimes, the loss of a loved one can feel intensely personal and isolating while other times, a loss can shake an entire group of people and leave them struggling to cope or understand … Continue reading Introducing Our Grief Support Services for Communities
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The Extra Backpack: Grief During the Back to School Season
by Audrey Walls, M.Ed., M.F.A. The back to school season can present equal parts excitement and anxiety for many school-aged children and teenagers, as well as their parents. This is especially true for children, teens, and parents who are grieving. The return to a dependable schedule, routines, and activities may be a welcome change for … Continue reading The Extra Backpack: Grief During the Back to School Season
Remembrance Activities for Long Summer Days
by Audrey Walls, M.Ed., M.F.A. With the school year winding down and the sunny days of summer rolling in, many families with kids and teens may find themselves with a little more time on their hands. Although much of the usual routine of family life changes during the summer months, all of us at Full … Continue reading Remembrance Activities for Long Summer Days
Help Grieving Children Through the Holidays
By Allyson England Drake, M.Ed., CT Adults play an important role in helping children grieve, especially over the holidays when new emotions and memories can hit with full force. Children often have trouble expressing their emotions, and when they see their parents hurting, they naturally want to protect their parents, so the children may not … Continue reading Help Grieving Children Through the Holidays