Tag Archives: Complex grief

“The Thing About Jellyfish” by Ali Benjamin

Benjamin’s debut novel explores the complex grief of a 12-year-old girl
Posted on August 24, 2018 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

Ali Benjamin’s “The Thing About Jellyfish” is a delightful, poignant and thoroughly entertaining novel about a young girl’s strange, multilayered journey through grief. Told through the eyes of 12-year-old Suzanne, it is a story of imagination and wonder; friendship and … Continue reading →

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Our Monthly Tip: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Grief

Cognitive-behavioral therapy can provide relief for complicated grief and bereavement
Posted on May 11, 2017 by Ellary Allis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Our Tip of the Month Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for complicated grief uses cognitive (thinking) and behavioral techniques (doing) to help clients cope more effectively with grief. It can be a powerful tool in the healing process, helping the client come … Continue reading →

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”Finding Your Way after Your Parent Dies” by Richard Gilbert

Advice for grieving adults is mixed bag of useful insights and misleading comforts based on Christian beliefs
Posted on May 20, 2016 by Juniper Quin (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Richard Gilbert, an Anglican priest and the author of “Finding Your Way after Your Parent Dies: Hope for Grieving Adults,” has the very best intentions. In the introduction to the book, he is clear about breaking free of proscribed ideas … Continue reading →

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