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Author Archives: Dana Sitar (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
Trauma After the Aurora Theater Shooting
Lessons from Carolyn L. Mears on this emotional shock
As we, in solidarity with individuals and organizations across the world, continue to express our sympathies to those affected by the tragedies of the Aurora theater shooting of July 20th, SevenPonds wants to touch on a subject we have yet … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Aurora, Aurora Theater Shooting, CNN, Columbine, Grief, Loss, Psychological trauma, Survivor guilt, University of Denver
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Gain Comfort and Solace Through Laughter
Frank & Funny greeting cards give you a unique way to offer your sympathies
A new greeting card line written exclusively by stand-up comedians offers road-tested jokes for all occasions. “Frank & Funny,” created by Seattle comedian David Crowe, even has a few cards that let you laugh out loud at aging, illness, and … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Aging, David Crowe, Death, end-of-life, Greeting card, Illness, Laughter, Loss, Stand-up comedy, Sympathy Cards
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The Names of Those Lost in the Aurora Shooting
As we learn about the victims, we honor their memory and offer our condolences to those mourning
On behalf of the SevenPonds team, we share these emerging facts and the sympathies of those around the country. James Eagan Holmes was seen in public Monday for the first time since his arrest following the deadly shootings at a … Continue reading
Loss and Consequences: The Drunk Driving Project
Students design visual messages to warn of the serious consequences of drunk driving
The Maryland Highway Safety Office and Urbanite Baltimore Magazine partner in Loss and Consequences: The Drunk Driving Project to develop unique anti-drunk driving messages that focus on the possible consequences of drunk driving: loss. The project utilizes the creativity of … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Ads, Art, Death, Driving under the influence, Drunk Driving, Loss and Consequences, Maryland
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Nora Ephron Pre-planned Her Own Memorial Service
The tribute to the late writer and director was a poignant example of modern ways to celebrate a life well-lived
Around the world, people are moving away from traditional funeral services in favor of more eclectic and personal remembrance events. The days of somber funerals and wakes are gone. Instead, modern-day memorial services are more often focused on celebrating a … Continue reading
