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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: Documentary
So Much So Fast by Steven Ascher and Jeanne Jordan
A documentary follows the hopes and struggles of an ALS patient
At age 29, master architect Stephen Heywood thought he had decades left to settle down, start a family, and build incredible homes from scratch. But before he had even reached his 30th birthday, Stephen noticed something odd. While working on … Continue reading
Lessons For the Living by Lily Henderson
A documentary featuring interviews with hospice volunteers
Lessons for the Living is a 2010 documentary directed by Lily Henderson that features a series of interviews with hospice volunteers as they reflect on their experiences in caring for dying people. The volunteers come from varied walks of life, ranging from … Continue reading
Brother’s Keeper by Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky
A man is accused of murdering his brother, but what unfolds reveals the complexity of life
Delbert and William Ward were brothers, living together in a tiny family farm house in the middle of rural Munnsville, New York. They rarely ventured outside of the family farm, only making the trek into town to sell the crops … Continue reading
Tig by Directors Ashley York and Kristina Goolsby
A documentary about comedian Tig Notaro's humor through tragedy
First, Tig Notaro went to the hospital for a rare gastrointestinal illness. Then her mother died. Then she got breast cancer. Then she went through a breakup. Just one of these events is enough to make anyone question their existence … Continue reading
“Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father” by Kurt Kuenne
This touching tribute to a friend takes a shocking turn
From the start, Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father is a one-of-a-kind documentary. You have probably seen nothing like it before, and won’t see anything like it again. It follows filmmaker Kurt Kuenne as he tries to make … Continue reading
Life Itself by Steve James
This stunning documentary follows the life and death of film critic Roger Ebert
Good films show us who a character really is deep down at the core; great films show us who we are deep down at our own core. Life Itself is one of those great films. Roger Ebert spent years of … Continue reading
