Tag Archives: 9/11

Halloween’s Deathly History

Halloween Rites Reflect a Wide Range of Cultures’ Collective Struggles with the Concept of Death
Posted on October 28, 2011 by Antal Polony (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

It’s that time of year again. Jack O’Lanterns, false cobwebs, and paper or plastic skeletons are popping up all over the place. If you awakened from a coma, you could probably approximate the date. It’s time for Halloween, one of … Continue reading →

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Yosemite Camp 4, Ground Zero and Metaphors of the Dying Process

A Photo Essay of my Recent Vacation Travels
Posted on October 10, 2011 by Suzette Sherman (Founder, SevenPonds)

My vacation begins with an early morning stealth slide-in to Camp 4 located in Yosemite National Park. Camp 4 is the renowned location where rock climbers have camped in proximity to El Capitan since the mid 40’s and is now … Continue reading →

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How to Deal with a Loss? An Interview with Dr. Robert Gangi

The clinical/psychiatric crisis psychologist talks about his work with those affected by 9/11
Posted on September 10, 2011 by Kelly Larsen (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Dr. Robert Gangi is a licensed clinical psychologist who works with individuals facing separation and loss. He has his own private practice, the Greenwich Village Center for Separation and Loss, in addition to working as a psychiatric crisis psychologist for … Continue reading →

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9/11 in Art

9/11’s Artistic Representations, and What They Say About Our National Grieving Process
Posted on September 9, 2011 by Antal Polony (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

With the approach of the ten-year anniversary of 9/11, 2001, many will ponder what our country has learned in the last ten years. 9/11 was perhaps America’s first “existential” moment since the Great Depression — we were reminded that our … Continue reading →

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Communication on 9/11

Phone Calls and Text Messages from September 11th
Posted on September 6, 2011 by Kelly Larsen (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

“Hi Jules, this is Brian. Listen, I’m on an airplane that’s been hijacked. If things don’t go well…I just want you to know I absolutely love you, I want you to do good, have a good time…same to my parents … Continue reading →

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“They Are All Gone Into the World of Light” by Henry Vaughan

Henry Vaughan's poem offers an inspiring look at death
Posted on September 5, 2011 by Kelly Larsen (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The ten-year anniversary of September 11th, 2001 is just six days from now, and because of that, I wanted to choose a piece of literature that really captured the feelings of our nation after these tragic events took place. Well, … Continue reading →

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