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Death Doulas Are Gaining in Popularity: These death “midwives” ease clients through the process of dying and grieving -
KAAN Architecten’s New Visitor Center at the Netherlands American Cemetery: A new edifice adds to the cemetery site while enhancing its original purpose: Honoring America's wartime dead -
“Prayer” by Lizzie West: Singer-songwriter reminds us that our loved ones live on in the sun and rain
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Author Archives: Melissa Gouty
The Ripple Effect of Grief
How an accidental killing forever changed a man's life
This is Suzette’s story as told by Melissa Gouty. Our “Opening Our Hearts” stories are based on people’s real-life experiences. By sharing these experiences publicly, we hope to help our readers feel less alone in their grief and, ultimately, to … Continue reading
What is the Treatment for Complicated Grief?
An interview with Dr. Katherine Shear, founder, Center for Complicated Grief, Part Two
Dr. M. Katherine Shear is an internist and psychiatrist widely recognized for her work in bereavement studies. She has developed a targeted psychotherapy, Complicated Grief Treatment, for people unable to move forward after a loss, which has proved to be … Continue reading
What is Complicated Grief?
An interview with Dr. Katherine Shear, Founder of Center for Complicated Grief at Columbia School of Social Work, Part One
An internist and psychiatrist, Dr. Kathy Shear is widely recognized for her work in bereavement studies. She has developed a targeted psychotherapy, Complicated Grief Treatment which has proved to be efficacious in three different trials. Editor’s note: This interview has … Continue reading
“Why Walk When You Can Fly?” by Mary Chapin Carpenter
A song that urges living life to the fullest
“In this world there’s a whole lot of trouble, baby, In this world, there’s a whole lot of pain. . .” Anyone grieving the death of a loved one, reeling from a terminal diagnosis, or struggling after a tragedy can … Continue reading
“The Unwinding of the Miracle” by Julie Yip-Williams
A Memoir of Life, Death, and Everything That Comes After
Learning to Die Means Learning to Live “Dying has taught me a great deal about living,” says Julie Yip-Williams in her book, “The Unwinding of the Miracle: A Memoir of Life, Death, and Everything That Comes After.” Hers is the … Continue reading
