Tag Archives: Family Dealing With Loss

The Tree of Life (2011) by Terrence Malick

Hugely ambitious, and gorgeous, film which takes on no less than the meaning of life
Posted on March 9, 2012 by Liz Matsushita (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The Tree of Life, Terrence Malick’s fifth feature film, is as polarizing as it is experimental. The reclusive Malick has a reputation for creating a film entirely faithful to his original vision, sometimes to the chagrin of his producers who … Continue reading →

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How to help Children deal with Grief? An Interview with Astrid Reichenbach

The Child Life Specialist opens up about supporting, counseling, and listening to children who face illness and end-of-life
Posted on January 28, 2012 by Liz Matsushita (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Astrid Reichenbach, MA, CCLS, MFTI, is a certified Child Life Specialist working at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. She provides support for children at the hospital, whether they are long-term patients, one-time visitors, or the relative of another … Continue reading →

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The Darjeeling Limited directed by Wes Anderson

Wes Anderson's tragicomic tale of three brothers dealing with grief and family dysfunction in India
Posted on December 2, 2011 by Liz Matsushita (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Francis (Owen Wilson), Jack (Jason Schwartzman), and Peter (Adrien Brody) Whitman are brothers meeting on a train in India. They have not seen or spoken to each other in a year, since the day of their father’s funeral. When we … Continue reading →

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