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Author Archives: Zoë Byrne (Editor in Chief, SevenPonds)
“I have a long-standing friendship with death. When it comes, I will ask her to sit down and relax, then I’ll suggest to her champagne. Because, in fact, I’m a coward.”
- Salvador Dali
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How Can Art Therapy Benefit Someone Dealing with Loss and Grief? An Interview with Melissa J. Hedlund
Melissa J. Hedlund from The Light of the Heart discusses her unique approach to art therapy, what inspired her to start the organization and the benefits of art therapy for loss and grief
Today SevenPonds speaks with Melissa J. Hedlund, MCAT, ATR-BC, LCPC, an artist, art therapist and social justice community organizer. Currently based in Aurora, Illinois, she is the executive director and co-founder of The Light of The Heart, a community art … Continue reading
Guatemalan Funeral Traditions
A look into traditional Guatemalan beliefs about death and funerals
Guatemalans follow many traditional Catholic customs regarding death and funerals. When a person dies, there is a sense of urgency to prepare and bury the body. Shortly after a death, someone arrives to prepare for a burial by bathing and … Continue reading
Carrie and Me: A Mother-Daughter Love Story by Carol Burnett
A mother’s touching tribute to her daughter who had so much life left in her when it was unexpectedly cut short by cancer
Many people think of Carol Burnett as a lively and beloved comedian and entertainer best known for her long-running variety show, “The Carol Burnett Show.” Few, however, know the intimate and intricate bond that she shared with her firstborn daughter, … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
Tagged Brain Cancer, Cancer, Carol Burnett, Carrie and Me: A Mother-Daughter Love Story, Carrie Hamilton, death of a daughter, Death of a Loved One, Loss of a Child, Loss of a Daughter, Lung cancer, Metastatic Cancer, Mothers and Daughters, Touching Tribute, Unexpected Loss
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“If you live to be one hundred, you’ve got it made. Very few people die past that age.”
– George Burns
More from “Laughter is Medicine”: The Wheel of Doom How to Communicate with a Friend from Beyond the Grave “I am ready to meet my Maker. Whether my Maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another … Continue reading
“Today’s The Day” by Lucy Kaplansky
A lovely funeral tribute song honoring the love between a daughter and her dying father
In 2007, singer-songwriter Lucy Kaplansky released a sweet and reflective song called “Today’s the Day.” This song serves as a lovely funeral tribute for Kaplansky’s father, famous mathematician Irving Kaplansky, who had died the year before, after living a long … Continue reading
Posted in Expressive Music
Tagged A Right of Passage, Beautiful Funeral Songs, Dealing with the Loss of a Parent, Death and Grieving, Fathers and Daughters, Funeral Music, Irving Kaplansky, Loss of a Loved One, Loss of a Parent, Loss of Father, Loving Tribute, Lucy Kaplansky, Tribute Song
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