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Tag Archives: Grieving Process
Mourning Loss in Brazilian Funerals
This week, we look at how the traditions in Brazilian funerals memorialize the pain of loss
Like the act of death, Brazilian funerals are celebrations that happen almost instantaneously at first, before they extend into a long, drawn out, grieving process. This is a tradition that is born out of necessity, as the warm and moist … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
Tagged brazil, Brazilian Funerals, Funeral, Grief, Grieving Process, Mourning, pain and loss, SevenPonds, virtual wake, Wake
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Weekly Tip – Grief Healing: A Message in a Bottle
Why throwing a message in a bottle can be the perfect activity for someone in the stages of grief
Weekly Craft Idea: A Message in a Bottle What is it that makes the idea of a message in a bottle so alluring? I remember sitting down at eight years old to write a list of fantastic hopes and questions … Continue reading
Posted in Practical Tips
Tagged Craft, DIY, Grief, Grieving, Grieving Process, Message in a Bottle, Stages of Grief, Steps of Grief
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“Too Soon to Know” by Roy Orbison
A reflective memorial song that touches on the depths of grief for a young wife’s tragic death
Roy Orbison was no stranger to tragedy in the 1960s. As a popular American singer, he recorded his version of the Don Gibson-penned song, “Too Soon to Know,” to cope with his wife Claudette’s sudden death in a motorcycle accident in 1966 … Continue reading
The Paddle Out: Grief & Healing After Death
A ceremonial “Paddle Out” can bring peace during the grieving process
Paddle Out: 3 Tips for a Cathartic Grieving Ceremony Certain stages of the grieving process can feel like trudging through mud. You motivate yourself to move one foot forward, only to end up in grief that feels just as heavy … Continue reading
Healing with Craft: A Sachet for the Stages of Grief
A DIY sachet can bring comfort and warmth during the grieving process
No two people grieve alike. During the stages of grief, some crave outlets of creative expression while others prefer quiet reflection; some experience the stages of grief relatively quickly, while others take years to step back into a ‘normal’ life. … Continue reading
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To those who see” by Gwen Frostic
Inspiring poetry about nature for those exiting the grieving process or seeking a bereavement gift
I ask myself why have I not shared this small poetry book “To Those Who See” by Gwen Frostic with you, my readers? Simply put, it’s my most treasured book. And treasures are to be hidden, aren’t they? the winds blow … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
Tagged Ber, Bereavement, Bereavement Book, Bereavement Gift, Block-Prints, Book Review, Grieving Process, Gwen Frostic, Michigan, Mid-Century, Mid-Century Book, Nature
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