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”The Snow Sister” Directed by Cecilie Askeland Mosli: A heart-shattering Christmas movie about loss, family trauma and letting go -
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“Songbird” by Fleetwood Mac: Christine McVie's open-ended song can celebrate both living and lost loved ones
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Author Archives: Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
Sandplay Therapy: Reading the Symbols in the Sand
Sandplay therapist Shannon Yockey explains how the modality allows individuals to grieve, heal trauma and prepare for death
In the spring of 1997, licensed clinical social worker Shannon Yockey was attending a play therapy conference in California when she stumbled into sandplay. Yockey found herself in a small, crowded room, watching a diminutive Catholic nun give a slide … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
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Mystery Solved? Origins of the Black Death Explored
New research places early plague strain in Central Asia
From 1346 to 1353 the bubonic plague swept Europe and Asia, killing between 25 and 50 million people. It was one of several strains of plague caused by Yersinia pestis, a bacterium spread by rodents carrying infected fleas. The scourge … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
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‘One Last Wave Project’ Honors the Dead
Rhode Island surfer brings strangers’ loved ones to the ocean for one last wave
Grief-stricken by the loss of his father and best friend, 42-year-old Dan Fischer took to the ocean in January to find healing. After emerging from the frigid Rhode Island waters, Fischer realized he could share the uplifting results he’d experienced, … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
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“There’s a bit of magic in everything, and some loss to even things out.”
- Lou Reed
Posted in A Rite of Passage
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Guns Now the Leading Cause of Death in Kids in the US
A recent analysis found that guns have outpaced car crashes in killing U.S. children and young adults
As heartbreaking images of mass shootings once again sweep the nation — the murders of 19 children and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas, shortly on the heels of the racially motivated mass shooting in Buffalo, New York — a new … Continue reading
Posted in Science of Us
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Retiring? You Might Consider an Accessory Dwelling Unit
Seniors convert or build side structures to age next to caregiving family members
Cottages, basement studios and converted garages – all of these are examples of add-on living spaces known as accessory dwelling units. Commonly, they’ve been used to house young adult children or set up a home office. But as housing prices … Continue reading
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