Thursday, October 15, 2015

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day- and Where to Find Support

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day- and Where to Find Support

The loss of a pregnancy-- is a great loss --- no matter how far along a mother was in her pregnancy.

Some people do not understand this and therefore, they are not able to be supportive. 

There is support available.

I am starting a support group that will be 
bi- monthly and on-going for miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss. 

 Free Miscarriage / Infant Loss / Grief Support Groups

Groups are on-going and open-group

Free support groups to begin in October  
to help anyone who has suffered a loss or has been affected by a loss due to miscarriage/ stillborn/ infant loss 

For mothers and fathers as well as other family members and friends

Support Groups are FREE   

What:
Support Groups for Miscarriage and Infant Loss



Where:
Michael Loftis Counseling      
       2670 Memorial Blvd
               Suite E
  Murfreesboro, TN 37129

When: Every 2nd and 4th Saturday morning starting October 24, 2015


Time: 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Contact Diane Gammon by calling or texting (615) 556-8406 or email Diane at Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com. 
to register

You can attain hope and healing!

Diane received her Master of Science Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University with a specialization in Trauma and Crisis Counseling.

Diane is under the clinical supervision of Michael Loftis L.C.S.W. as she pursues professional licensure as a LPC-MHSP. 

Diane is a thriving survivor of 5 miscarriages as well as losing an infant daughter.
She uses her personal experiences 
of hope and helping 
along with her education and counseling abilities 
to help others 
who have suffered such a loss. 


By Diane Gammon M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counselor

                                  Blog Website LivingWithHopeCounseling.com

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

The Anger Stage of Grief- How it Can Be Helpful in Healing



Anger is a necessary stage of the healing process. 

Allow yourself to feel your anger even though it may seem endless and be very painful. 

The more you allow yourself to feel anger, the more that it will begin to dissipate-- and then it will facilitate healing.

There will be other emotions that you will feel as well. However, anger is the emotion we are most used to managing.

You may feel anger toward your friends, doctors, your family, yourself, and to God. 

Underneath anger is extreme pain. This is a natural response to grief as well as feeling abandoned. 

Anger can actually be a strength and an anchor, giving temporary structure to the nothingness of loss. 

At first grief feels like being lost at sea -such as having no connection to anything. 

Then you get angry and all of a sudden, you have a structure…….. your anger. 

This anger can be a bridge over the open sea….and be something to hold on to.

Your anger is an indication of the intensity of your love.
Allow yourself to feel anger. Just try not to take it out on others inappropriately. 

Implementing self-care, coping skills, and seeking counseling can help your healing process. 

  Reference
    Grief.com
By Diane Gammon M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counselor

                                  Blog Website LivingWithHopeCounseling.com

Monday, October 12, 2015

Free Depression/ Anxiety/ Panic Disorder Support Group This Saturday



Free-  
  Depression/ Anxiety/ Panic 
Support Group

This Saturday
 
 For adults of all ages 
Groups are on-going and open-group
Where:
Michael Loftis LCSW Individual and Family Counseling
2670 Memorial Blvd, Suite E., Murfreesboro, TN 37129

When:
Every 1st and 3rd Saturday morning
    (on-going)       

 Time: 10:00 am- 11:30 am

Contact Diane Gammon by calling or texting
(615) 556-8406 or email Diane at Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com
for information or to register



By Diane Gammon M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counselor

                                  Blog Website LivingWithHopeCounseling.com