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Tag Archives: Grief
What Do You Most Remember About 9/11?
Ten years later, SevenPonds wants to share YOUR story
As the 10th anniversary of September 11th, 2001 approaches, SevenPonds is offering you a chance to share your stories and thoughts. In honor of the anniversary, in remembrance of the lives lost, and in time with the opening of the … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged 911 Memorial, Death and Loss, Grief, Memorial, Memories, September 11
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Psychotherapy at the End of Life Helps Patients and Grieving Families
End-of-life patients pass on their memories and knowledge to families through the process of dignity therapy.
A study at University of Manitoba-Winnipeg, Canada, has tested an addition to the approach to end-of-life care for terminally-ill patients that seems to greatly increase a patient’s quality of life and reduce end-of-life distress. Unlike traditional palliative care, which focuses … Continue reading
Art Displaying Grief “too serious” for SF Cafe
Ritual Coffee Roasters removes exhibit by Varese Layzer after just 6 days.
A small sensation has swept San Francisco this week, surrounding a show of photographs by the artist Varese Layzer. On June 21st, the exhibit, entitled “Making Room,” was put up for display at Ritual Coffee Roasters in San Francisco’s Mission … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Art, Grief, Grief Loss and Bereavement, Grieving, Mission District, Ritual Roasters, San Francisco, Thomas Hawk, Varese Layzer
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Zen Hospice Project
Mindful grief support and hospice care in the Bay Area
The Zen Hospice Project is a San Francisco- based organization dedicated to an innovative approach to end-of-life care and grief support. They offer workshops, trainings, and consulting services rooted in the Buddhist tradition of compassion, focused on alleviating suffering. The … Continue reading
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Tagged Grief, Grief support, Hospice, Hospice Care, Palliative Care, San Francisco, Zen Hospice Project
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Do Animals Experience Grief?
Behavior in some animals after the death of a companion suggests animals grieve, too.
We can easily look at this picture of Gana the mother Gorilla carrying her dead baby and see the loss in her face. But, are we simply projecting human emotions onto her, imagining her grief as the only explanation for … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Animal, Grief, Grief Loss and Bereavement, Psychology Today
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