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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: Margaret Atwood
“Death of a Young Son by Drowning” by Margaret Atwood
The poem dives into the depths of parental grief
Margaret Atwood’s earthy poem, “Death of a Young Son by Drowning,” perfectly captures the life-altering heartache that comes after the loss of a child. Atwood’s words are abundant in texture, and her similes are bitingly accurate. This lends the poem … Continue reading →
“Variation on the Word Sleep” by Margaret Atwood
Margaret Atwood's "Variation on the Word Sleep" journeys beside and within another's grief
In her poem “Variation on the Word Sleep“, well-loved Canadian poet Margaret Atwood (1939-) uses sleep as a metaphor for the highly personal, often isolating and poorly rehearsed journey of loss and transformation that is generally called grief in the … Continue reading →