KMFF is proud to have partners to assist individuals and families as they navigate parental loss.
We understand parental loss often causes financial hardship for families. KMFF wants to be a conduit to support the dreams and future of as many children as possible. KMFF vision is to provide financial support for grief counseling services and educational scholarships. Our goal is to launch an application process for financial assistance for grief counseling will launch in Q3 2024.
In the time being, if you are in need of grief services, please email us at [email protected].
Therapy Partners
As we expand our relationships with therapy partners, we will provide more information links to organizations who share our mission.
Well Therapy – Grief Therapy Partner
Well Therapy is a virtual group private practice serving residents across the state of Arizona since 2022. Well Therapy consists of a team of seven licensed mental health therapists who have varying specializations including, but not limited to, trauma informed care, grief services, and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing. Well Therapy is passionately committed to providing quality care and support to each client and family whom they work with. To expand their network of support, Well Therapy has partnered with the Keep Moving Forward Foundation to provide quality grief therapy services to teens and families who would otherwise lack the support of ongoing therapy services due to financial barriers.
To learn more about Well Therapy, their providers, and the services they provide, please go to https://welltherapy.com.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
What is EMDR?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy approach designed to alleviate distress associated with traumatic memories. Developed by Francine Shapiro, EMDR involves recalling distressing images while focusing on external stimuli like hand movements or sounds that stimulate bilateral brain activity. This process aims to facilitate the brain’s natural healing mechanisms, allowing traumatic memories to be reprocessed and integrated into a less distressing form. EMDR is used primarily to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) but has also shown effectiveness for other conditions such as anxiety, phobias, and grief.
How does EMDR support the grief process?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) can be beneficial in helping individuals cope with grief by addressing the distressing memories and emotions associated with the loss. Grief often involves intense feelings of sadness, guilt, anger, and even numbness, which can become overwhelming. EMDR therapy helps by guiding the individual to focus on specific memories or aspects of the loss while simultaneously engaging in bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements or taps. This bilateral stimulation is believed to aid in processing these memories and emotions, allowing the person to reframe their thoughts and feelings about the deceased loved one and the circumstances surrounding the loss. By integrating these memories into a more adaptive narrative, EMDR can facilitate the grieving process, reducing the intensity of emotional pain and promoting emotional healing and acceptance.
Support Assistance
KMFF is pleased to be able to provide support assistance both in connecting individuals to therapy programs and finanical support.
Financial Support for Counseling Services – To be eligible for this financial award, your counseling provider must have a current license to practice in the state of Arizona.