Author Archives: Monica Salazar (Blog Writer) SevenPonds

Navigating Bereavement at Work: How Bereave Eases the Process for Employees

Discover how Indianapolis-based Bereave transforms workplace support after the loss of a loved one

Scaling the mountains of paperwork that come after the death of a family member is a daunting and exhausting task. The recently bereaved are often forced to put their emotions to the side while they deal with logistical matters like … Continue reading

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“I’m Not a Mourning Person” by Kris Carr

A cancer thriver faces the death of her father with candor, humor and wisdom.

Best-selling author, Kris Carr’s book, “I’m Not a Mourning Person” is a hybrid of a few genres. Part memoir, part grief guide and part self-help book, Carr explores her own experience with grief and relays the lessons she learned along … Continue reading

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Three Ways Medical Providers Honor Patients After a Death

Learn the rituals medical providers practice to honor patients who have recently died

While the average person might bear witness to death once or twice in their lifetimes, medical providers working in nursing homes, hospice and emergency medicine can witness death daily.

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How Two Widows Created an App to Revolutionize Grief Support

The technology offers an array of resources for those experiencing loss

Karine Nissim and Eloise Bune shared two significant experiences upon their initial meeting: both had recently lost their husbands and both were accomplished tech entrepreneurs.

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Our Monthly Tip: 13 Ways to Include a Loved One’s Pet in a Celebration of Life

Loss affects pets, too: Learn how to incorporate them into a celebration of life

Our Tip of the Month Few connections in life rival the profound bond we share with our pets. They’re not just companions; they’re sources of joy, comfort and adventure. As we come together to commemorate the life of a cherished … Continue reading

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“A Ghost Story” Directed By David Lowery

Follow a ghost as he jumps through time and confronts his existence as a memory

Capturing the unique emotional experience of grief poses a challenge for any filmmaker. Typical movies attempting to depict grief and loss often feature a sympathetic protagonist—a mother facing her child’s terminal illness, an elderly man coping with his wife’s dementia, … Continue reading

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