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Author Archives: Colleen Ferguson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
“The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma,” by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk
Dr. van der Kolk's book provides a lifetime’s worth of research into the physiological effects of trauma, providing new insight and a pathway to healing
Dr. Bessel van der Kolk is one of the world’s leading experts on trauma and has spent three decades working with survivors. He has compiled his research on the physiological effects of trauma in his 2015 book, “The Body … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
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“A Charlie Brown Christmas” Captures Good Feelings For Everyone, Including the Bereaved
The Vince Guaraldi Trio's dynamic score conveys the complexities of emotions we experience during the holiday season
“A Charlie Brown Christmas” an animated, half-hour special starring the Peanuts gang, first aired on December 9th, 1965. It was an instant hit, and its viewing has become a solid holiday tradition for many. A quintessential feel-good film for the … Continue reading
Posted in Expressive Music
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Everything You Need to Know About Legally Scattering Cremation Ashes in the United States
A comprehensive look at the legality, trends, and potential consequences of scattering ashes in the United States
The appeal of scattering cremation ashes is immediate and visceral — it is to return to nature what nature created, “ashes to ashes, dust to dust.” A 2018 Consumer Preferences Study by the National Funeral Directors Association shows that of … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
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“Halloween is not only about putting on a costume, but it’s about finding the imagination and costume within ourselves.”
- Elvis Duran
Posted in A Rite of Passage
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“The End: A Meditation on Death and Extinction,” by Judy Chicago
Judy Chicago's newest exhibition is an emotionally charged, graphically striking reflection on death and species extinction
Judy Chicago is an internationally renowned artist, educator, and feminist icon who has been active in the art community for more than five decades. She’s known primarily for epic feminist artwork and installation pieces examining the role of women in … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
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“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.”
- L.M. Montgomery
Posted in A Rite of Passage
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