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Tag Archives: Grief Loss and Bereavement
“Griefprints” by Radha Stern
In a book about death and grief, Stern explains that "Grief is like fingerprints; everyone grieves in their own way" as they deal with death
Griefprints, by Radha Stern, describes itself as “A Practical Guide for Supporting a Grieving Person.” The author gives advice from a very personal place. She, in her own words, is “no stranger to grief,” having lost her “mother, all four grandparents, … Continue reading
“Sam Stone” by John Prine
A memorial song vividly depicts life after war and the pain of loss to addiction
John Prine has dedicated most of his life to creating and sharing emotional and narrative-driven music. He is acclaimed as a songwriter and his versatility in subject matter ranges from immensely funny, to heart-wrenchingly sad. NPR has described him as having … Continue reading
Posted in Expressive Music
Tagged Addiction, Grief Loss and Bereavement, John Prine, Memorial, Memorial Music, Memorial Song, Music, Sam Stone, War
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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
”Facing the Final Mystery: A Guide to Discussing End-of-Life Issues” by Laura Larsen, RN
A guide to talking about death, dying and end-of-life issues
Facing The Final Mystery is by no means a book you read in a few sittings — nor does it simply live on your bookshelf. Larsen’s book is more of a consulting manual, especially regarding problems that are unique to … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
Tagged Books on death and dying, Death and Dying, End-of-life care, End-of-Life Issues, End-of-Life Planning, Facing the Final Mystery: A Guide to Discussing End-of-Life Issues, Grief Loss and Bereavement, Laura Larsen, Literature about Death, Planning for Death, talking about death, terminal illness
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“Knocking on Heaven’s Door” by Bob Dylan
A funeral song to remember soldiers and people who have passed away
The song “Knocking on Heaven’s Door” was originally written and sung by Bob Dylan for the soundtrack of the film Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid in 1973. The song has also produced countless cover versions, with each version proving to be suitable … Continue reading
Posted in A Rite of Passage
Tagged Arthur Louis, Bob Dylan Death, Bob Dylan Songs, Death and Dying, end-of-life, Eric Clapton Songs, Grief Loss and Bereavement, Guns N' Roses Songs, Knocking on Heaven's Door, Ms. Randy Crawford, Music, people who have passed away, Poems about Death, soldiers who have passed away
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What is Spiritual Care for the Ill, Dying and Bereaved? An Interview with Rabbi Eric Weiss
How spirituality in bereavement couseling can aid those coping with death
Rabbi Eric Weiss is the Executive Director of the Bay Area Jewish Healing Center. Located in San Francisco, California, the healing center serves throughout Sonoma and Mountain View. His experience with death and dying started years back before Rabbinic school. During what is … Continue reading
