The Austin Center for Grief & Loss recently presented information on the unique, devastating nature of suicide loss at the TAPS Texas Survivor Seminar. TAPS is the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, based out of Virginia, that cares for the families of America’s fallen heroes. Grief often isolates survivors in its intensity and suicide loss compounds this isolation. Grieving loved ones often wish others could acknowledge the depth and impact of their loss with more understanding and sensitivity, and suicide loss especially requires this tender care. All loss is difficult and traumatic, but suicide loss survivors frequently navigate major roadblocks to healing and moving through thei
The Austin Center for Grief & Loss, as well as the greater Austin community, stand with victims of Hurricane Harvey. We grieve for the 30,000 people that have been displaced from their homes and support those who have joined us in Austin seeking refuge. When a natural disaster of this caliber strikes home, we are left with feelings of hopelessness, anger, sadness, and frustration. We experience a fog of disbelief, unsure of how to move forward. We wonder what we can do to help those who have been impacted. We also have the opportunity to work together to support evacuees seeking respite in Austin. Austin Grief has seen our family and friends drop everything, packing cars and boats full of s
