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“Prayer” by Lizzie West: Singer-songwriter reminds us that our loved ones live on in the sun and rain -
Rutgers Health Study May Improve End-of-Life Care: Medicare data analysis finds that people typically follow one of nine paths -
Mary Oliver’s “Heavy” Speaks to the Weight of Grief: The poet eloquently conveys the dizzying effect of loss
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Tag Archives: Grieving Process
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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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How Can We Plan A Memorial Service? An Interview with Rabbi Sara Shendelman
Rabbi Sara Shendelman discusses the services she offers for people planning a memorial service for a loved one
Today, SevenPonds speaks with Rabbi Sara Shendelman, a rabbi and cantor as well as a former ordained minister. Currently based in Berkeley, California, she officiates all types of weddings and conducts memorial services, both interfaith and Jewish, for individual families. … Continue reading
How Does Yoga Aid the Grieving Process? An Interview with Antonio Sausys
Antonio Sausys uses yoga to aid people who are grieving
Today, SevenPonds speaks with Antonio Sausys of Yoga for Grief Relief. Antonio has extensive experience in both modern, body-oriented psychotherapy and ancient yogic teachings; he also is a somatic health practitioner and yoga instructor specializing in yoga for grief relief. … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged and spirit, Antonio Sausys, body, body-oriented psychotherapy, forming new identity after loss, Grieving Process, manifestations of grief, Marin Yoga, mind, physical effects of grief, physical practices for grief, re-identification after loss, Spirituality, Spirituality and Death, Spirituality and Grief, Yoga
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What is Integrative Psychological & Assessment Services? An Interview with Christina Zampitella, FT
How a San Diego practice provides personalized, comprehensive psychotherapy to aid the grieving process
Today, SevenPonds speaks with psychologist and professor Christina Zampitella, FT, of Integrative Psychological & Assessment Services (IPAS). Christina is based in San Diego, but travels the US as a professional speaker on the subject of therapy, particularly as a tool … Continue reading
Taking the Time to Say Goodbye: Vietnamese Funeral Customs
Traditional Vietnamese culture allows plenty of time for the grieving and burial process
We often anticipate the emotional and physical energy the death of a loved one will require from us, but seldom do we stop to think about the time it will demand from us as well; there is the time it … 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
