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Author Archives: Dana Sitar (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
How to deal with loss of a loved one? Interview with Pediatric Oncology Social Workers
Helping Children and Families Cope with Serious Illness, Loss, and End-of-Life
When a child is diagnosed with a serious illness, a myriad of medical, physical, financial, psychological, and social issues are suddenly thrust on a family. While doctors and nurses are busy at work with medical treatments, these medical social workers stand by to field the psycho-social concerns of patients and their families. Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged Cancer, Children, Family, Health, Health care, Loss, medicine, Pediatric, Psychology, Social Work
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“Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close” by Jonathan Safran Foer
The Poignant Book About A Child Coping with the Loss of His Father Turned into a Poorly-Critiqued Film in 2011
In the novel by Jonathan Safran Foer, nine-year-old Oskar Schell has embarked on an urgent, secret mission that will take him through the five boroughs of New York. His goal is to find the lock that matches a mysterious key … Continue reading
New York City Symposium Explores Ways of “Seeing Alzheimer’s Differently”
Questioning the Commonly-Held Perceptions of People With Dimentias
NEW YORK – A symposium at Pace University’s Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts on April 25 at 7 p.m. will present a cross-section of viewpoints challenging commonly held perceptions of people with Alzheimer’s — namely, the belief that they … Continue reading
Happy Easter from SevenPonds!
A Day to Celebrate the Lives of Loved Ones We've Lost and Those Still With Us
Happy Easter from all of us at SevenPonds! Today, millions of people around the world are rejoicing at the renewal of life — join them, and spread joy to the lives of everyone around you. We welcome all of our … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Celebration of Life, Easter, Holiday, Rebirth, Remembrance
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Easter in the Greek Orthodox Tradition
Try Some of These Traditions This Year to Make Your Easter a True Celebration of Life and Death
Do you know what you’re doing for this weekend’s Easter celebration? In the U.S., even many families who are not religious observe the holiday. It can be a good time to bring families together and celebrate life by reflecting on … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
Tagged Celebration of Life, Christ, Easter, Good Friday, Greek Orthodox, Greek Orthodox Church, Holy Week, Maundy Thursday, Mour, Palm Sunday, Rituals
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Easter Bunny Visits Children’s Hospitals
Hospitals Welcome the Joy of the Holiday to Cheer Up Terminally Ill Children
It looks like the Easter Bunny does not overlook hospitals. At hospitals across the country this time of year, the creature of Springtime fantasy and glee is making the rounds to spread a bit of joy to sick children. Last … Continue reading
