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Forest Bathing Eases Grief by Soaking in Nature: Mindfulness and a leisurely pace are key elements of the practice -
The Spiritual Symbolism of Cardinals: Many believe that the bright red birds indicate the death of a loved one -
Meaning-Focused Grief Therapy: Imaginal Dialogues with the Deceased: Robert A. Neimeyer, PhD, explains this process in a Q&A ahead of a workshop he will co-present in April
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Tag Archives: Beyond Goodbye
“A Love That Never Dies” by Jimmy Edmonds and Jane Harris
A beautiful and uplifting film that documents the journey of two bereaved parents as they explore a better way to grieve.
“A Love That Never Dies” is a film about death and grief, but it’s also a film about life and love, connection and remembrance. This profoundly moving documentary was created by filmmakers Jane Harris and Jimmy Edmonds, whose son, Joshua, … Continue reading
Our Weekly Tip: A Unique Ceremonial Offering at a Funeral or Memorial Service
A beautiful way for guests to express their last words
Our Tip of the Week: Jimmy and Jane Edmonds lost their son Josh in a car accident while Josh was on vacation in Vietnam. They were shattered at his unexpected loss. As part of their grieving process, they created their … Continue reading
An Ongoing Memorial Celebration
The parents of Josh, who died in a car accident in Vietnam, continue to heal though their art
As I reviewed the photos I present below, my hair to stood up on my arms and chills were sent down my back – such undying love. A true oxymoron for two people who continue to use art as their … Continue reading
Mourning and Transformation — Sifting for Gold
A mourning father tries to make sense of his experience through an academic analysis of grief.
The following is an analysis by Jimmy Edmonds of a recent thesis “Mourning and Transformation — Sifting for Gold” by Fiona Rodman (MA University of Middlesex), a psychotherapist, and a dear family friend. Jimmy interprets some of Fiona’s ideas as they … Continue reading
