by Kerri Björkholm, Care Coordinator Losing a loved one to suicide can be an incredibly painful and complex experience. It can stir up feelings of confusion, guilt, and intense sadness. Those grieving this type of loss may struggle with unique emotions and questions, making support from friends and family crucial. If you know someone going … Continue reading Grief Support for Survivors of Suicide Loss
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Guilt, Shame, and Counterfactual Thinking: How to Survive the Complexities of an Overdose LossÂ
by Laura McDonald, LCSW, Overdose and Substance Use-Related Loss Bereavement Services Manager A sudden traumatic loss can be overwhelming to the human mind and spirit, no matter the cause of death. Everyday we lose loved ones through tragic accidents, sudden cardiac events, war and catastrophe, leaving survivors ill equipped to reconcile with the profound loss … Continue reading Guilt, Shame, and Counterfactual Thinking: How to Survive the Complexities of an Overdose LossÂ
Local Woman Completes Triathlon in Honor of Mother, Raises Over $7K for Full Circle
Community connection is the heart of everything we do at Full Circle, especially at our annual luncheon event, Living Your Dash, which takes place every spring. We always hope that guests leave the event inspired and bolstered by acts of kindness, grace, and the ability to make a difference in your community. However, one 2025 … Continue reading Local Woman Completes Triathlon in Honor of Mother, Raises Over $7K for Full Circle
Introducing Our Grief Support Services for Communities
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
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
Helping A Grieving Teen
by Alana Harris, Graduate Clinical Intern Grief is a deeply personal and challenging experience that affects everyone differently. Though it is something all of us will face at some point in our lives, grieving as a teen is uniquely challenging. According to Erik Erikson’s biopsychosocial model of human development, the teen years are marked by … Continue reading Helping A Grieving Teen
Pride and Grief: Loss in the LGBTQ Community
by Audrey Walls, M.Ed., M.F.A. Grief takes on many shapes and colors, especially in regard to the LGBTQ+ community. With an unfortunate and long history of discrimination, disenfranchisement, and stigma attached to so many parts of their lives, members of the LGBTQ+ community can often find themselves at a loss when it comes to loss. … Continue reading Pride and Grief: Loss in the LGBTQ Community
Grief Books for Children
by Ashlyn Schooley, Undergraduate Intern Looking for a book to share with your child about loss? Full Circle Grief Center has a library filled with books for children about all different topics. It is located inside Full Circle and the books are able to be checked out by all participants. If you are looking for … Continue reading Grief Books for Children
Returning to Work after Loss
by Casey Kelahan, MSW "How am I going to navigate returning to work after the death of my loved one?" In the adult groups that I have had the opportunity to facilitate here at Full Circle, this is one of the common topics of discussion. The truth is that everyone is different. Some folks find work … Continue reading Returning to Work after Loss
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
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