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Author Archives: Ellary Allis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
Carrying on Cari’s Legacy After her Death
A bereaved husband tells the story of his wife's life as an end-of-life doula and her untimely death
This is the story of Richard and his wife Cari as told to Ellary Allis. Our “Opening Our Hearts” stories are based on people’s real-life experiences. By sharing these experiences publicly, we hope to help our readers feel less alone … Continue reading
Posted in Opening our Hearts
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“If you don’t know how to die, don’t worry; Nature will tell you what to do on the spot, fully and adequately. She will do this job perfectly for you; don’t bother your head about it.”
- Montaigne
Posted in A Rite of Passage
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Grieving at The Temple at Burning Man
Each year at Burning Man, mourners gather at a temporary, non-denominational temple to say their goodbyes
Black Rock City Black Rock City exists for just a few short weeks every year before it’s torn down and all evidence of its presence on a dusty lake bed called the Playa is erased. It’s constructed anew each August … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
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Our Monthly Tip: Invite Friends And Family To Scatter Ashes
Include funeral guests in your ash scattering ritual
Our Tip of the Month Consider giving funeral guests the opportunity to participate in the scattering of cremated remains. By inviting guests to scatter ashes, you make the service participatory in a new way. Sharing in the experience can be … Continue reading
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How Can Psilocybin Help Hospice Patients Facing End-of-Life?
An interview with Dr. Charles Grob, leading clinical researcher of psychedelic-assisted therapy, Part Two
Today Sevenponds concludes our conversation with Dr. Charles Grob, Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and one of the leading clinical researchers of psychedelic-assisted therapy. Dr. Grob discusses his experiences running a study using psilocybin to … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
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Can Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Help Alleviate End-of-Life Anxiety?
An interview with Dr. Charles Grob, leading clinical researcher of psychedelic-assisted therapy, Part One
Today Sevenponds speaks with Dr. Charles Grob, Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and one of the leading clinical researchers of psychedelic-assisted therapy. Dr. Grob discusses his experiences running a study using psilocybin to treat end-of-life … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
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