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Tag Archives: Grief Healing
Movies Are an Unexpected Grief Healing Tool
More than entertainment, they offer the power to heal
We are all aware that movies can be incredibly powerful, but we rarely consider them to be a grief healing tool. Nevertheless, they often are. I experienced this personally in 2009. In the midst of my deep anguish and feelings … Continue reading
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Tagged A Monster Calls, Death of a Wife, Grief Catharsis, Grief Healing, Husband Being Gay, Plane crash, Random Hearts, Suicide
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Our Weekly Tip: Express Your Grief Through Clothing
Modern mourning clothes serve as walking memorials for your loved ones
Our Tip of the Week: Western society used to have strict rules in place for funeral and memorial attire, with Victorian widows wearing elaborate crepe gowns for months, even years, after their husbands’ deaths. But over the past century, it’s rare … Continue reading
What Is an Estate Organizer, and How Do They Help Families Heal? An Interview with Sarah Hirsch, Part One
An estate organizer talks about respectfully sorting through a loved one's possessions
Today SevenPonds connects with Sarah Hirsch, an estate organizer and genealogist who works with clients on sorting and properly memorializing personal possessions. When a loved one dies, it’s often difficult for families to go through their loved one’s things and decide … Continue reading
Is Ayahuasca Right for Everyone? An Interview with Dercas Nidra, Part Two
Dercas Nidra explains how people get closure from their sessions
In the second part of this two-part interview (read part one here), SevenPonds spoke with Dercas Nidra (his name has been changed to protect his identity). He is a licensed social worker and yoga instructor from San Francisco who leads … Continue reading
