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 LossĀ
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Introducing Our Grief Support Services for Communities
by Audrey Walls, M.Ed., M.F.A. Here at Full Circle, weāre 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 Eriksonās 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
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?"Ā 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.Ā The truth is that everyone is different. Some folks find work … Continue reading Returning to Work after Loss
An Introduction to Trauma Informed Care
by Allyson England Drake, M.Ed., FT Trauma-informed care is a caregiving approach that recognizes the widespread occurrence and impact of trauma on individualsā lives. It understands that many people have gone through traumatic experiences that can profoundly influence their physical and mental well-being. This approach aims to foster safe, supportive, and compassionate environments where individuals … Continue reading An Introduction to Trauma Informed Care
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