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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: Self-Help
“Birds of America” by Lorrie Moore (1998)
Lorrie Moore's stories deal artfully with illness and mortality in young children
Lorrie Moore has made an appearance on this blog before for a reason. Her simple, incisive writing and her tragically everyday characters make for some very affecting pieces on life, death and sickness. Moore’s 1998 collection of short stories … Continue reading
Garden State (2004) by Zach Braff
Loss of mother leads to self-discovery in this quirky indie film
Garden State begins with protagonist Andrew Largeman (Zach Braff) being informed via phone message that his paraplegic mother has died after a tragic bathtub accident. The death serves as a sort of trigger to the rest of the action: when … Continue reading