Actively Moving Forward at UGA

Hello, AMFers! I wanted to post a check-in/update (+ a list of 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄). Even before coronavirus outbreak, we hadn’t heard from more than one person interested in an in-person support group, although we know there are young people out there in the Athens and UGA communities who are still grieving and need support during and after the loss of a loved one, a friend…even the loss of a pet, which let’s be honest, is absolutely as hard as losing a human.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘁. If that’s you - awesome! You have options.

1. 𝗔𝗠𝗙 𝗔𝗽𝗽 - If you haven’t already, check out the new AMF app and register yourself under the University of Georgia chapter. AMF now supports young adults ages 18-30 years old. To learn more, go to healgrief.org/amf-app/

2. 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀 - Check out the new Virtual Bereavement Groups from AMF. To register, go here: bit.ly/AMFVirtualSupportGroup

𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗳𝘂𝗹:

3. 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 – an online community tailored to your specific kind of grief. Find more at Griefincommon.com

4. 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵 – a website run by Caitlin Doughty and other funeral industry professionals answering all your questions and advocating for stigma-free grief. Find it here: Orderofthegooddeath.com and also check out her YouTube channel called Ask A Mortician.

5. 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 – also has a support feature with chat rooms! – aplb.org

6. 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 - Your insurance might cover telehealth therapy! Check out your plan to see what’s available. No insurance? That’s okay too! Check out Betterhelp.com, Talkspace.com, and PrideCounseling.com

7. 𝗣𝗲𝗲𝗿-𝘁𝗼-𝗣𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 – Check out 7cups.com, or if you like Reddit check out the subreddits r/griefsupport, r/bereavement, r/grieving, and r/petloss

In times of uncertainty, know that you are not alone. Not everyone grieves the same, but there are others like you. Find the best support for yourself to help you weather the storm. ❤️✊

Introducing Facilitated Virtual Support Groups. For grieving young adults, ages 18-25 wanting to join these virtual support "get-togethers", click the link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RNLC6VK

Are you grieving alone? You don't have to.
Introducing Facilitated Virtual Support Groups.
For grieving young adults, ages 18-25 wanting to join these virtual support "get-togethers", click the link below.
A one-time registration gives you access to join AMF's virtual support groups. These events happen at various dates and times throughout the year!
Once registered, you will be sent monthly invitations to join various facilitated groups where you can share, learn and connect with others in a safe virtual setting.

The Actively Moving Forward® (AMF) Virtual Bereavement Group Registration Form Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

Hello, new AMF friends! We are getting the group back together! Stay tuned for updates here. We plan to start peer-to-peer support meetings again towards the end of February at Nuci’s Space.

In the meantime, check out this new app from AMF’s National group that provides resources, chat and connections with others seeking support just like you! Free registration for the first 100 sign ups for each chapter. Make sure to sign up under the University of Georgia chapter. Learn more here: https://healgrief.org/amf-app/

- Deanna

AMF App Anyone will be able to download the App and have access to tools, resources, reading, videos, supportive messages and more. This group will not allow for any community engagement, nor will members be visible to each other.

AMF is now part of HealGrief.org! We are hoping to start this group up again at UGA. If you have interest in being part of this group, please contact Dr. Deanna Walters at [email protected]. We are trying to grow a better support network for students who are grieving and looking for peer-to-peer support through the process.

AMF's Grief Community is looking for young adults (ages 18-25 + AMF alumni) to join our community and continue to help us grow our national network of support!

Join us today: http://ow.ly/ZHWQ50xvukt

AMF's seventh support group is tonight from 8-9pm at Nuci's Space! Hope to see you there!

Happy November! Our sixth support group is tonight! Only two more left in the semester!

Hey AMFers! Our fifth support group is tonight from 8-9pm at Nuci's Space!

Happy October AMFers! Tonight is our fourth support group meeting of the semester. Hope to see you there!

Our third support group of the semester is TONIGHT! https://t.co/tyN8sXW0qc

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Our third support group meeting of the semester is tonight! Hope to see you there!

Today, we honor the 1,100 college students who lose their lives to su***de each year with our 2nd annual Flags on Tate display. Each flag represents a victim of su***de.

Please, if you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, exhibiting symptoms of a mental illness, or feels lost/alone, reach out. Here is a list of resources available to you:
https://activemindsuga.org/resources/

Our hearts go out to everyone who has lost their battle against mental illness.