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Author Archives: Dana Sitar (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
How to Make Your Own Sugar Skull
Celebrate Dia de Los Muertos with this delicious tradition!
One of the most popular traditions of Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is the Mexican sugar skull, one that dates back to the 17th century. These brightly-colored candy sculptures are loved by children and adults alike, and … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Art, Celebration of Life, Day of Dead, Dia de Los Muertos, Memorial, Remembrance, Sugar Skulls
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A Night for All Souls
The Vancouver event reminds us of the importance of remembrance and memorials
Coinciding with traditional cultural events like Day of the Dead, the 7th annual A Night for All Souls at Vancouver’s Mountain View Cemetery brings together artists and community to create a family-oriented event for remembrance and reflection. The event allows … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged A Night for All Souls, Arts, Death, Events, Memorial, Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver
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What is PsychoTherapy? Interview with Suzie Sherman
Learn how addressing grief, loss, and death through psychotherapy can help us live richer, more authentic lives
Dana Sitar: Is psychotherapy a common approach for dealing with grief and loss? Suzie Sherman: Yes, absolutely. If we’re talking about straight on grief and loss issues, this is a very common way to address them. Deep-seated feelings come up … Continue reading
Dying Woman Paddles Until Death
With 6 months to live, Michele Baldwin embarks on a month-long voyage down the Ganges
Michele Baldwin, at 45 and a mother of three, has come up with a unique way to spend what may be her final days. “I”m going out with a bang.” Baldwin discovered early in the summer that she had cervical … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Cervical cancer, GIAHC, India, Living Memorial, Michele Baldwin, Stand-up Paddleboard
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Pedro Dias Family Tomb
The contemporary architect re-thinks the funeral and memorial experience
This is the second in our look at how designers are re-thinking the funeral home. Pedro Dias’ Family Tomb This astonishing tomb sits oddly yet comfortably between the two more traditional structures at its sides. Architect Pedro Dias designed this … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Architecture, Art, Death, Design, Family Tomb, Funeral, Grieiving, Pedro Dias
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What is Commonweal? An Interview with Susan Braun
SevenPonds learns about the healing community of Commonweal
Susan Braun’s extensive background in the healthcare and non-profit fields have made her a great addition to the Commonweal team as they increasingly contribute to the end-of-life conversation. Susan, now Commonweal’s Executive Director, has led The American Society of Clinical … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged Cancer, Commonweal, Healing, Health, Health and Wellness, Susan Braun, The New School
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