Author Archives: Dana Watson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

“The Book of Self-Care: Remedies for Healing Mind, Body, and Soul” by Mary Beth Janssen

This is a practical beginner’s guide to inner transformation
Posted on March 11, 2022 by Dana Watson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

In “The Book of Self-Care: Remedies for Healing Mind, Body, and Soul,” Mary Beth Janssen invites us to become spiritual warriors. Because simple daily practices, breathing, and mindfulness are good remedies for what ails us, she hopes that we may … Continue reading →

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Harriet Hodgson Uses Grief Doodling to Teach Kids About Loss

Simple scribbles can be a useful tool for healing
Posted on February 27, 2022 by Dana Watson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Most of us have probably doodled a random drawing or few. The margins of a notebook or a scrap piece paper provide a fine canvas for this erratic art. It’s a seemingly mindless activity as our thoughts wander off from … Continue reading →

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“Brokedown Palace” by The Grateful Dead

This melancholy ballad comforts bereaved bohemian souls.
Posted on February 22, 2022 by Dana Watson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Few bands have earned status as cultural icons in the way the The Grateful Dead has. The band formed in 1965 in the hippie-heyday of San Francisco. Its most recognizable member, Jerry Garcia, composed a majority of the band’s musical … Continue reading →

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Worldwide Study Quantifies Quality End-of-Life Care

U.S. ranks poorly in providing terminally ill patients a good death
Posted on February 8, 2022 by Dana Watson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

If a good death comes at a cost, why isn’t one of the richest nations making the grade? The United States spends more on healthcare than any other nation in the world. In 2018, the U.S. paid $365 billion for … Continue reading →

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A Traditional Funeral Food as Old as Its History

Ancient cheeses aim to please more than a palate
Posted on January 23, 2022 by Dana Watson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

It is commonplace to share a meal after the burial of a loved one. Traditional funeral foods span the globe from Irish wake cakes and Mormon potato casserroles to the comforts of southern fried chicken. For generations, the Swiss village … Continue reading →

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End-of-Life Medical Training Program Launches

Students learn skills to discuss death and dying with patients
Posted on January 15, 2022 by Dana Watson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Medical programs and institutions teach physicians, nurses and allied health practitioners how to save lives. But they often fail to prepare medical students to address death and dying. Medicare reimburses physicians for time spent discussing end-of-life topics with patients since … Continue reading →

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