Author Archives: Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The Grieving Brain and How Our Minds Are Changed by Loss

Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry, Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor explains how the brain copes with bereavement and loss
Posted on April 19, 2022 by Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Mary-Frances O’Connor has studied the brain for over 20 years, and is an associate professor of clinical psychology and psychiatry at the University of Arizona and the director of clinical training. Her new book, “The Grieving Brain,” was released earlier … Continue reading →

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How Seniors Can Make Friends in the Digital Age

The web offers many ways to connect with others online and in real life
Posted on March 29, 2022 by Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Making new friends as an adult is difficult. Finding friends online can feel even more challenging. However, the web offers a lot of opportunities to meet like-minded people. Seniors can make friends on a variety of platforms as there are … Continue reading →

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“First Morning” by Joy Harjo

Those left behind wake up without their loved one
Posted on March 21, 2022 by Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

This is the first morning we are without you on earth. The sun greeted us after a week of rain In your eastern green and mountain homelands. Plants are fed, the river restored, and you have been woven into a … Continue reading →

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“Wake Me Up When September Ends” by Green Day

Rock music's take on what it's like to lose a parent at the age of 10
Posted on March 10, 2022 by Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

emerged as part of the punk rock scene in the Bay Area of California in the 1980s. The front man and lyricist Billie Joe Armstrong has written many of the band’s songs. Armstrong recorded his first song at the age … Continue reading →

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Everyone Says Melatonin Is the Natural Way to Promote Sleep, but Is It Safe?

Consumers are buying more melatonin than ever before, and in dosages higher than recommended
Posted on February 8, 2022 by Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Many people have trouble going to sleep. Often, doctors will prescribe sleep aids, but people may not want to become dependent upon sleep medication. Due to a fear of addiction, many people turn to natural supplements. Until recent studies, the … Continue reading →

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Our Monthly Tip: Patch Together Song Lyrics for a Special Eulogy

Use lyrics from your beloved's favorite songs to piece together a unique eulogy
Posted on January 31, 2022 by Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Our Tip of the Month When faced with writing a eulogy, many family members may feel unsure of what to say, how long it should be, and how to deliver these final words. However, making the eulogy into a family … Continue reading →

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