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“Anxiety and Hope in Japanese Art,” on Display at the Met:
An exploration of Japanese art around death, suffering and hope -
A Good Attitude Might Just be the Key to a Longer Life:
Studies show that optimism may actually extend the human lifespan -
“Many Rivers to Cross” by Jimmy Cliff:
A moving and expressive song of hardship and struggle
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Category Archives: Professional Advice
Dealing With the Hidden Stress of Being a Funeral Director
An interview with Kim Zavrotny, U.S. Director of Funeral Professionals Peer Support
Kim Zavrotny has seen a lot of changes in the funeral business in her 32-year career, some of which have made the work more challenging. She’s currently a Senior Funeral Director with McComas Family Funeral Homes in Abingdon, Maryland, a … Continue reading
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Flowers for Comfort: How Can We Use Nature to Heal from Grief?
An interview with author and illustrator Jessica Roux about how flowers help us heal
Jessica Roux is a Nashville-based freelance illustrator who is a self-proclaimed plant and animal enthusiast. She is the author of and co-author of several books, including “Floriography: An Illustrated Guide to the Victorian Language of Flowers.” SevenPonds sat down with … Continue reading
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Racial Disparities in End-of-Life Care: Bridging the Gap Through Education
Interviews with hospice physician Dr. Kaishauna Guidry and nurse educator Marcia Lowe (R.N., Ph.D.) about the pitfalls and their passion to overcome them
Today, SevenPonds sits down with Dr. Kaishauna Guidry, M.D., and Marcia Lowe, R.N., Ph.D., to discuss their perspectives on racial disparities in end-of-life care.
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How Sharing a Meal Can Help Heal Grief and Loss
SevenPonds speaks with Lennon Flowers, the founder of The Dinner Party
Today SevenPonds is featuring an interview conducted several years ago with Lennon Flowers, the founder and executive director of The Dinner Party, a multinational community of individuals working together to open conversations about life after loss. Founded in December 2013, … Continue reading
“Improving Healthcare Decision Making: Bringing Bioethics into Care Facilities”
An interview with Chris Wilson, bioethicist and advocate
Chris Wilson wears many hats: RN, lawyer, bioethicist, and founder of Community Healthcare Ethics. The certified healthcare ethicist is passionate about bringing conversations around informed consent, advance directives, and ethical decision making outside of hospital settings and into care facilities. … Continue reading
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The Power of Rituals for Healing Grief and Loss
Gabrielle Elise Jimenez embraces rituals with patients, clients and families
Hospice nurse and end-of-life doula Gabrielle Elise Jimenez has not had an easy life. During a recent Zoom class on ritual and forgiveness, she shared several more-than-challenging things to forgive: A father who was physically and emotionally abusive, a family … Continue reading
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