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“Hands Up to the Sky” by Michael Franti & Spearhead
A surprisingly upbeat song about acknowledging both loss and the beauty of life
Best known for their reggae-influenced indie rock songs, Michael Franti & Spearhead have never shied away from talking about difficult topics, like the unjust nature of the death penalty, war in the Middle East, environmentalism and human rights. In November … Continue reading
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Our Monthly Tip: Toast a Loved One with a Personalized Glass
Etching the glassware adds a touch of class to any memorial gathering keepsake
Our Tip of the Month Offer guests a personalized etched glass with the name of the loved one you’re honoring at a memorial service or celebration of life. When throwing any kind of celebration, it has become de rigueur for … Continue reading
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Validate Their Parenthood: How to Support a Mother After Perinatal Loss
An interview with Lindsey Henke, MSW, LICSW, about life after losing a baby
Lindsey Henke, a licensed clinical social worker, specializes in treating women and families who have experienced perinatal loss. Her practice deals with many different causes of infant loss: she treats parents who had to terminate their pregnancy for medical reasons, … Continue reading
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Understanding Collective Grief
How to cope with this increasingly common and debilitating phenomenon
Collective grief happens when a community, society, or nation all experience extreme change or loss. It is common to experience collective grief in the wake of major events such as wars, natural disasters and other tragedies, even if you didn’t … Continue reading
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New Study Reveals 1 in 4 Unresponsive Hospital Patients Experience “Covert Awareness”
Brain scans of patients with severe brain injuries show that many are more aware than originally thought
A new study has revealed that approximately 25% of patients with severe brain injuries experience something called Cognitive Motor Dissociation, or “covert awareness.” It’s as scary as it sounds: researchers are just now learning that some patients who were believed … Continue reading
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“Little Green” by Joni Mitchell
A song that will touch anyone who has lost or given up a child
Joni Mitchell, the accomplished artist, singer and songwriter, isn’t known for holding back when it comes to autobiographical work. Her album “Blue,” released in 1971, is a hauntingly beautiful example of the folk singer yearning to exorcize demons from a … Continue reading
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