Tag Archives: Grief

What is Kara Grief Support? An Interview with Jim Mulvaney

How peer counselors use their own experiences to support those in the journey through grief

Jim Mulvaney became a Counselor Supervisor at Kara after initially volunteering as a grief counselor. Since he joined Kara’s staff in the fall of 2004, Jim has held the positions of Director of Adult Services, Director of Programs, and Director … Continue reading

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“Ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.”

--Kahlil Gibran
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“Landslide” by Fleetwood Mac

The beautiful funeral song that speaks of love, loss and moving on

If you watched the Superbowl or any Budweiser commercials lately, then I’m sure you’ve seen the touching scene where a horse finds his old friend to the sound of “Landslide” by Fleetwood Mac. While it’s one thing to find sentimental … Continue reading

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“Another Weeping Woman” by Wallace Stevens

Earnest advice for grieving, moving on and cherishing a loved one’s memory

In “Another Weeping Woman,” by Wallace Stevens, we are given earnest advice to move on and let go. While we at SevenPonds suggest you take your time with the grieving process and give you emotions as much attention as they … Continue reading

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Le Suicidé by Manet

How the depiction of a suicide reflects loss and the unknown

Among Manet’s many famous paintings, Le Suicidé has received much less attention, most likely due to the fact that critics and scholars have a difficult time placing it among his other works. At its most basic level, the painting portrays … Continue reading

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Mourning and Transformation — Sifting for Gold

A mourning father tries to make sense of his experience through an academic analysis of grief.

The following is an analysis by Jimmy Edmonds of a recent thesis “Mourning and Transformation — Sifting for Gold” by Fiona Rodman (MA University of Middlesex), a psychotherapist, and a dear family friend. Jimmy interprets some of Fiona’s ideas as they … Continue reading

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