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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: Five Stages of Grief
“The Grief Recovery Handbook, 20th Anniversary Expanded Edition: The Action Program for Moving Beyond Death, Divorce, and Other Losses including Health, Career, and Faith” by John W. James and Russell Friedman
A comprehensive guide to moving through loss
“The Grief Recovery Handbook: The Action Program for Moving Beyond Death, Divorce, and Other Losses Including Health, Career and Faith” has become a classic of the genre, a comprehensive resource guide to dealing with one of the most difficult emotions … Continue reading
Performance Art Illuminates the Five Stages of Grief
"A Study of Who" uses lighting, dance and music to communicate about loss
Loss results in a messy, complex set of emotions that affect all five senses. Sometimes, you see the face of the person you lost in a stranger. You smell a hint of their perfume in an elevator. Perhaps you hear … Continue reading
The Five Stages of Grief, Turned Upside Down
Graphic designer Witchoria represents grief using gorgeous landscapes
Like the seven deadly sins, the five stages of grief have been dissected over and over by thousands of artists, each with a slightly different variation on the same theme. The problem with the five stages of grief is that … Continue reading
”Finding Peace When Your Heart is in Pieces” by Dr. Paul Coleman
A psychologist brings us back to the individualistic approach to mourning
When you read Dr. Paul Coleman’s “Finding Peace When Your Heart is in Pieces,” don’t expect to get simple, cookie-cutter advice about loss. You won’t find trite tips such as “How to heal from a loss in five easy … Continue reading
Why Doesn’t Everyone Go Through The Five Stages of Grief? An Interview with Dr. Paul Coleman, Part Two
Psychologist Dr. Paul Coleman talks about an alternative to the five stages and how spirituality helps people heal
Today, SevenPonds continues our two-part interview (read part one here) with Dr. Paul Coleman, a psychologist who recently wrote a book about loss called Finding Peace When Your Heart Is In Pieces: A Step-By-Step Guide to the Other Side of Grief, … Continue reading
How Do You Accept Loss During The Holidays? An Interview with Dr. Paul Coleman, Part One
In this two-part interview, Dr. Paul Coleman talks about his latest book about accepting loss and ditching the five stages of grief
Today, SevenPonds speaks with Dr. Paul Coleman, a psychologist who recently wrote a book about loss called Finding Peace When Your Heart Is In Pieces: A Step-By-Step Guide to the Other Side of Grief, Loss and Pain. In part one of … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged acceptance, accepting loss, Christmas and holiday season, coping with expected loss, Death and Dying, Dr. Paul Coleman, Finding Peace When Your Heart Is In Pieces: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Other Side of Grief, Five Stages of Grief, Loss, Mothers Against Drunk Driving
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