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Author Archives: Marissa Abruzzini (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
African Baby Names that Ward Off Death
How some Nigerian parents prevent infant mortality through ritualized naming ceremonies
Chances are good you’ve known someone who was named after a relative. You might even know someone who shares a name with his father, grandfather and great-grandfather — a John Doe IV. Have you ever known someone who was named … Continue reading
Why It’s OK to Cry about Leonard Nimoy
What we don't talk about when a celebrity dies
February 27, 2015 marked the first day I cried over a celebrity’s death. It was the day Leonard Nimoy, best known for his role as Spock on “Star Trek”, passed away from COPD complications. At 83, he had lived a … Continue reading
How Do You Cope with Complicated Grief? An Interview with Daniel Clifford
Counselor Daniel Clifford talks about what complicated grief is and how yoga helps his clients heal
SevenPonds speaks with marriage and family therapist Daniel Clifford. Through his work as a counselor and yoga instructor, Daniel has expertise in coping with complicated grief mentally and physically. He began his work as a counselor in 2010 and has … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged Bereavement, Complicated Grief, Daniel Clifford, Family Counseling, Grief, Grief Counseling, Interview, Therapy, Yoga, Yoga Therapy
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Using Social Media as a Touching Memorial
Give your loved ones a space to remember your life the way you want on Facebook
Our Tip: Many of us spend hours every day online. What happens to our social media accounts after we die? What you might not know is that you get to choose. Popular websites such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube let … Continue reading
Posted in Practical Tips
Tagged Facebook, Facebook options post death, Memorial, memorial page, New Facebook Options, Social Media, Twitter, Youtube
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Oliver Sacks Says Terminal Cancer Has Never Made Him Feel More Alive
Neurologist Oliver Sacks wrote an op-ed for the New York Times about embracing life in the face of death
A lot can change in a month, as Oliver Sacks found out recently. The 81-year-old writer and neurology professor went from swimming a mile every day to learning he had terminal, inoperable cancer. He says he’ll be lucky to have … Continue reading
