Tag Archives: Five Stages of Grief

A Teaspoon of Sugar & Memories: The Grieving Candle

DIY candles made with a loved one's cup are a comfort during the grieving process

5 Tips for Making Your Own Grieving Candle: We seek to both let go and hold on when a loved one dies, creating a contradiction that causes major emotional turmoil in the grieving process. That’s where the DIY Grieving Candle … Continue reading

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“The Art of Gift Wrapping, 50 innovative ideas using organic, unique, and uncommon materials” by Wanda Wen

Express the depth of your love and concern with a special handmade gift wrapping

Now that the holidays are upon us, there’s so much to do: the tree, holiday gifts, food and preparations. In the midst of all this hustle and bustle, there are those who are deep into the depths of a depression … Continue reading

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A Graphic Designer’s Brother Dies in a Plane Crash

Using her experience and design sense, one woman helps others through the stages of grief

Dana Shields, a graphic designer in Menlo Park, California, has used her design sense to help herself heal from the unexpected death of her youngest brother, Jeb, in 1991. Jeb was a Navy pilot who died in a classified mid-air … Continue reading

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This is The End by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg

A look at the movie This Is the End and its hilarious take on death

If you haven’t seen it by now, then go. This Is the End, with its star-studded cast and satirical bent, might be the funniest movie this year—possibly this decade. Those who enjoy films featuring James Franco, Seth Rogan, Jonah Hill … Continue reading

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On Death and Dying, by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross (1969)

The landmark text on grief: Is it still relevant?

(1926-2004) remains one of the most influential American psychiatrists of the twentieth century. Her “five stages of grief” model– alternately called the “Kübler-Ross model”– is still widely used, and has gained a good deal of cultural currency. This model was … Continue reading

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“A Small, Good Thing” by Raymond Carver

Raymond Carver's short story helps us remember the power of forgiveness

In last week’s column I wrote about Lorrie Moore, and this week, I’ve chosen another very talented short story writer: Raymond Carver. Carver is a minimalist writer, his style comparable to the economy of words Ernest Hemingway is known for. … Continue reading

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