Adam Cody Metzger 1/14/90-10/31/13 Adam’s mom, Naomi Wolf writes… I lost my son Adam C. Metzger on 10/31/13 to suicide. His struggle to stay in his body took a toll. He fought so hard to battle a mental illness, bipolar, that eventually...
Hi Camp Erin Family! Well, I blinked, and POOF the weekend was over. Summer number seven in the books! First and foremost, Jamie and I want to thank our many donors for making this weekend possible, our volunteers for executing Lil’s vision of...
Nature’s Gifts By Clinical Director, Michelle Graff Being in nature is clinically proven to help reduce stress, clear the mind, feel more grounded and at peace. It can increase our attention capacity, creativity and ability to connect with other...
Dear COPE Families, Transitioning from summer to fall can be overwhelming under normal circumstances; adjusting to a different work schedule, settling back to school, or reorganizing closets and drawers to hold warmer clothing. Transitioning into a life...
COPE FOUNDATION GOLF OUTING Thank you to everyone who helped make COPE Golf Outing 2018 a wonderful success. Much gratitude to this year’s Honorees: Jill Martin Cope Honorees Today Show Contributor Knicks Broadcaster Sandra R. Wolkoff, PhD., LCSW-R...
In Memory of Jaclyn Scarabino From her parents Diane & Robert Scarabino and loving brothers Ricky & Michael. As we finish planting your favorite colored flowers, where your body rests, I hum “You’re Always In My Head”, Coldplay. “Life...
Mindfulness So what is this mindfulness everyone is talking about, and what does it have to do with grief? Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be full present, aware of where we are and what we are doing, and not overly react or be overwhelmed by what’s going on...
Dear COPE Families, Navigating your way through grief. You lose your mind. You find your senses. Compass-passion…compassion. Listen for guidance. Compassion for self. Heart is where the peace is. Step out of the mind into the heart. You don’t get over...
Dear COPE Families, There are circumstances in every relationship that may cause us moments of regret. With grief comes regret. Regret for all that we’re missing…regret for all that our loved ones missed. Regret for what we didn’t...
Acceptance Speech from Shaun Sharp, recipient of COPE Sibling Recognition Award at COPE Golf Outing May 21, 2018 Fran was a loving mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She will forever be missed by all who had the privilege to know her. Fran’s...
