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The Healing Sound of Singing Bowls

Jesse Stark explains how sound healing creates a positive outlook on life and death

Jesse Stark’s first exposure to singing bowls occurred roughly a decade ago when his mother brought a good-sized crystal singing bowl over to his Santa Rosa apartment. They put it down in the middle of his living room, and touched … Continue reading

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How Did the American Funeral Come to Be?

An Interview with Todd Harra, author of "Last Rites: The Evolution of the American Funeral"

A fourth-generation undertaker who lives in Wilmington, Delaware, Todd Harra is an author who enjoys writing about his profession in his spare time. Having collaborated with Kenneth McKenzie to create “Mortuary Confidential: Undertakers Spill the Dirt” and “Over Our Dead … Continue reading

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Your Loved One’s Possessions Are More Than Just “Stuff”

An interview with Rachel Kodanaz on sorting and repurposing their lifetime treasures

Rachel Kodanaz is a seasoned writer, speaker, and motivator on the topic of life transitions, including grief. For over 20 years, Kodanaz has inspired audiences to embrace the challenges associated with the loss of a loved one. Her books, “Living … Continue reading

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How Does Prolonged Grief Differ From Common Grief?

Dr. Bonnie Gorscak discusses how prolonged grief impacts those left behind and how treatment can help

Intense sadness is to be expected after someone experiences the death of someone close to them. Those who are grieving and their friends and family may wonder when the pain will subside. There aren’t any easy answers for how people … Continue reading

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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

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Estate Planning: A Gift to Those Left Behind

An Interview with author and estate planning attorney Robert Kabacy about his book "About Me"

Upon losing his mother two decades ago, Robert Kabacy, an estate attorney practicing in Portland, Oregon, created a resource entitled “About Me” to accompany a traditional estate plan. This easy, straightforward guide and workbook is intended for the reader to … Continue reading

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