Tag Archives: Grief Loss and Bereavement

Luther Vandross’s Lyrics to “Dance with My Father” Inspire Hope

A lullaby R&B hymn to provide solace
Posted on August 4, 2016 by Kristen Capano (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The first and only dance that I ever shared with my father was at my christening, before I could barely wrap my hand around his finger. Now, 20 years later and 17 years after his death, I still wish that … Continue reading →

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“Dad just died…I think. Now what?”

Changes and actions that occur after the moment of death
Posted on August 1, 2016 by Tani Bahti (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Join SevenPonds each month as Tani Bahti, RN, CT, CHPN, offers practical on-hand guidance to demystify the dying process. As an RN since 1976, Tani has been working to empower families and healthcare professionals to have the best end-of-life experience possible both through education and the … Continue reading →

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Monday Hearts for Madalene

Page Hodel creates beautiful hearts as an ongoing celebration of love
Posted on August 1, 2016 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

It’s an honor for SevenPonds to share with our readers the story of the Monday Hearts for Madalene project, a true account of the power of love in the midst of death. The project’s origins take us to 2005: the moment Page Hodel encountered … Continue reading →

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Monday Hearts for Madalene

Page Hodel creates beautiful hearts as an ongoing celebration of love
Posted on July 25, 2016 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

It’s an honor for SevenPonds to share with our readers the story of the Monday Hearts for Madalene project, a true account of the power of love in the midst of death. The project’s origins take us to 2005: the moment Page Hodel encountered … Continue reading →

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Our Weekly Tip: Acknowledge Your Disenfranchised Grief

Grief that is not acknowledged by society hurts just as deeply as grief that is.
Posted on July 23, 2016 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

Our Tip of the Week: In Western society, we tend to hold to a hierarchy of grief. Certain types of loss are viewed as “important” or grief-worthy, while others are minimized or not acknowledged at all. When a spouse or … Continue reading →

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Our Weekly Tip: Set Up a Roadside Memorial to Honor A Loved One Who Died in a Crash

Honor your loved one at the place where they died
Posted on July 16, 2016 by Debra L. Stang (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Our Tip of the Week: If your loved one has died in a car crash, especially if the crash occurred along a dangerous stretch of road, you may wish to set up a roadside memorial to honor them. Setting up a … Continue reading →

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