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Tag Archives: Grief Loss and Bereavement
How Does One Deal with Loss? An Interview with Dr. Kristine Kevorkian
Dr. Kristine Kevorkian brings environmentalism and ecology into the discussion on the grieving cycle
Dr. Kristine Kevorkian is a pioneering voice in the academic forum of end-of-life care, and has taught classes on grief and loss to psychology and social work students. She is an educator, writer, consultant and the facilitator of her local … Continue reading
“The Dead” by Albert Laighton
A poem accepting the different views we have on death and the afterlife
Today, society finally allows for different points of view regarding death and the afterlife. Albert Laighton, a poet who lived during the mid-19th century, questions the different views people may have on death despite the fact that he lived during … Continue reading
Smoke Signals by Chris Eyre
Native American Chris Eyre's film takes a funny and poignant look at two kinds of loss
Unfortunately, it is rare to find films with all Native American casts and it’s especially rare to find one that has reached anything approaching a wide release. That’s why the 1998 indie film Smoke Signals (directed by Chris Eyre), based … Continue reading
The Fantastical Photography of Kirsty Mitchell: A Tribute to Her Mother
How the photographer memorialized her mother by creating a world of fairy tales inspired by her childhood
Kirsty Mitchell has been working on a project four years in the making, where she photographs fantastical, wildly radiant scenes of fairy-tail women in elaborate costumes. These story-book images are a tribute to the artist’s mother, who died in November … Continue reading
Filipino Funeral Customs
Paying homage to the dead in the Philippines
A mix of Christian values and indigenous beliefs, Filipino funeral customs represent a unique blend of ancient and contemporary traditions. In times both past and present, Filipino culture has valued a specific set of funeral customs to ensure peaceful transitions … Continue reading
”Closer Than You Think” by Deborah Heneghan
Revealing true stories and techniques for connecting with loved ones on the other side
Have you ever wondered if there was a way to connect with a loved one who passed away? Better yet, have you ever experienced communication with a deceased loved one? If so, then you’re not alone. In Closer Than You … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
Tagged After Death Communication, After Death Communication Signs, Angel, Connecting with Loved Ones on the Other Side, Death, Deborah Heneghan, Faith, Grief, Grief Loss and Bereavement, Grief support, Grieving, Grieving Your Own Way, Health, Kübler-Ross model, Loved One, Mental health, Natalie, Spirituality
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