Category Archives: Professional Advice

How Can Caregivers Support Patients Without Suffering Themselves? An Interview with Judy Long

A hospital chaplain discusses how to both protect and open our hearts to loved ones

Today, SevenPonds speaks with Judy Long, an educator and chaplain at UCSF Medical Center in San Francisco. In her role as a chaplain, she communicates with patients, families, caregivers, physicians and nurses to find the best possible care plan. Judy … Continue reading

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What Is a Life-Cycle Celebrant? An Interview With Holly Pruett

Holly Pruett helps clients tell their stories through ceremony and ritual

Today SevenPonds chats with Holly Pruett, a life-cycle celebrant based out of Portland, Oregon. Holly is a certified Life-Cycle Celebrant through the Celebrant Foundation and Institute. She helps her clients find a way of telling their stories at pivotal times in their … Continue reading

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What Is Pediatric Massage Therapy? An Interview with Tina Allen: Part One

An expert in pediatric massage therapy explains her work with healthcare providers across the globe

Today SevenPonds speaks with Tina Allen, the founder and director of Liddle Kidz™ Foundation, an organization that provides education and outreach in the areas of children’s health and nurturing touch. A recognized leader in the field of pediatric massage therapy, … Continue reading

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How Does Reiki Help With Healing? An Interview with Jennifer Brinn, Part Two

A Reiki practitioner and trainer talks about using Reiki to help with death and bereavement

In this second part of our interview with Jennifer Brinn, the Master level Reiki practitioner discusses how she uses Reiki to facilitate healing and help clients have a peaceful and comfortable death. She also talks about using Reiki to comfort … Continue reading

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How Is Reiki Used for Emotional and Physical Healing? An Interview with Jennifer Brinn, Part One

A Reiki practitioner uses positive energy to dispel negative energy and help clients heal

Today, SevenPonds speaks with Jennifer Brinn, who has been a Reiki practitioner since 2003. She achieved a Master level in 2006 and now teaches new practitioners as well. Debra: Jennifer, thank you so much for taking the time to speak … Continue reading

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How Do You Create An Alternative To Conventional Palliative Care?

An interview with palliative medicine specialist Dr. Michael Fratkin, founder of ResolutionCare, Part One

Today SevenPonds speaks with Dr. Michael Fratkin, palliative medicine specialist and president and founder of ResolutionCare.  Birthed by Dr. Fratkin’s desire to expand palliative care beyond the limitations of our country’s broken healthcare system, ResolutionCare is a telemedicine project that uses videoconferencing technology … Continue reading

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