Tag Archives: Coping with grief during the holidays

How Can Caregivers Practice Self-Care During the Holidays? An Interview with Judy Long, Part Two

A hospital chaplain offers tips and calming techniques for caregivers
Posted on December 24, 2016 by Marissa Abruzzini (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Today, SevenPonds speaks with Judy Long, an educator and chaplain at UCSF Medical Center in San Francisco. In her role as a chaplain, she communicates with patients, families, caregivers, physicians and nurses to find the best possible care plan. Judy … Continue reading →

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Sharing Grief During the Holidays

A pastor in Wisconsin held a special service to acknowledge parishioners' grief
Posted on December 23, 2016 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

The holidays come with a host of expectations. Perhaps the most ubiquitous of these is the feeling that we must put a smile on our faces no matter how we feel. This “forced cheer” can be difficult for anyone under … Continue reading →

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Wishing Our Readers a Most Precious Christmas Day

"Christmas isn't a season. it's a feeling." - Edna Ferber
Posted on December 25, 2015 by Suzette Sherman (Founder, SevenPonds)
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Coping with Grief During the Holidays

Tips to help you care for yourself and enjoy your loved ones during this family-centric holiday week
Posted on December 26, 2012 by Dana Sitar (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Holidays often lend an acute awareness to a loss, whether we experienced the loss of a loved one just months ago or decades ago. Re-living the routines they were once part of and interacting with all the people who knew … Continue reading →

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