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“Joanne” by Lady Gaga Speaks to Generational Grief: A heartfelt tribute to the pain of losing a loved one -
Hospice Nurse Breaks the Internet with the ‘Death Rattle’: Julie McFadden is gaining steam online with an unlikely topic: the end of life -
Lessons From a Veterinarian: How to Know When It’s Time To Say Goodbye To Your Pet: An interview with Dr. Dani McVety, veterinarian and founder of Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice and At-Home Euthanasia
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Tag Archives: Grief and loss
“Lay Me Down” by Sam Smith
Heartfelt song gives a voice to grief beyond reason
We have all been there: standing before a stark reality and wishing against all reason that what we know to be true isn’t so. A common trait encouraged in children is to be moderate, thoughtful and temperate with their emotions … Continue reading
Elephant Mourning Rituals
Decades of research and observation show elephants experience sorrow and grief
Elephants are one of the most intelligent of all animals. Their brains contain over 300 billion neurons as well as a highly developed cerebral cortex that is similar in complexity to that of humans and larger than that of almost … Continue reading
“Song for My Father” by Sarah McLachlan
A famous singer-songwriter sings about her grief after her father's death
One of the most difficult transitions we experience in life is the death of a parent. Not only is it a significant loss marked by deep sadness and grief, it also, almost inevitably, leaves us feeling vulnerable, forsaken and alone. … Continue reading
How Can Sharing a Meal Help Heal Grief and Loss? An Interview With Lennon Flowers, Part Two
The Dinner Party helps people share conversations about love, grief and life after loss
This is part two of SevenPonds’ interview with Lennon Flowers, the founder and executive director of The Dinner Party, a multinational community of individuals working together to open conversations about life after loss. (Read part one here) Founded in December … Continue reading
“Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.”
- Kahlil Gibran
Can Aromatherapy and Reiki Help with Terminal Illness and End-of-Life Care? An Interview with Heather Michet, Part Two
How aromatherapy and reiki promote healing through nature
Today is part two (read part one here) of SevenPonds’ interview with Heather Michet, a Registered Aromatherapist, Essential Oil Therapist and Reiki Master from Sandy, Oregon. The owner of Iris Healing Arts, Heather is a former civil engineer who transformed … Continue reading
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Tagged Aromatherapy, Beth Howard, Caring for caregivers, Death and Dying, Essential Oils, Grief and loss, Healing, Heather Michet, Iris Healing Arts, Making Piece: A Memoir of Love and Loss, Natural healing, Nutrition and wellness, Professional Advice, SevenPonds, Water and wellness
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