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Tag Archives: Dealing with the Loss of a Parent
“Daddy” by Sylvia Plath
Sylvia Plath’s famous poem, “Daddy,” explores the five stages of grief
Mourning the loss of a father, regardless of the status of a child’s relationship to him, is never easy. One of my absolute favorite poets, Sylvia Plath, wrote a poem called “Daddy” in 1962 shortly before her suicide. Plath’s “Daddy” … 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
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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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What is Child Bereavement Care? An Interview with Peter Willig
Grief counseling services for children and families who are dealing with loss at the Children's Bereavement Center
Today, SevenPonds speaks with Peter Willig, the Director of Operations and Marketing at the Children’s Bereavement Center (CBC). The center is based in Miami, Florida, with counseling services available in the Coconut Grove, Miami Shore, Broward areas and more. The … Continue reading
