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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: Empathy
Finding Words
Emily McDowell's Empathy Cards beautifully frame empathic connection
Hallmark cards are there for the saccharine sweet moments in life, but how do you send a card to someone you know who is dying? Send one of Emily McDowell’s emotionally rich Empathy Cards. Being on either side of a terminal … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Art, Cancer, Death and Beauty, Design, Emily McDowell, Empathy, Empathy Cards, Soulful Expressions, terminal illness, Vulnerability
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The Healing Power of Hugs
How a simple hug can help us through the grieving process
In a recent blog post, writer Suzanne Boles tells the story of how she grew to understand the healing power of a hug. A hug, she explains, is something so deceptively simple that we may think to overlook its power. … Continue reading