Tag Archives: Grieving


“The Art of Gift Wrapping, 50 innovative ideas using organic, unique, and uncommon materials” by Wanda Wen

Express the depth of your love and concern with a special handmade gift wrapping

Now that the holidays are upon us, there’s so much to do: the tree, holiday gifts, food and preparations. In the midst of all this hustle and bustle, there are those who are deep into the depths of a depression … Continue reading

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“The Seeker’s Guide” by Elizabeth Lesser

Make your life a spiritual adventure

“What must die within you now, so that you can grow?”   In Elizabeth Lesser’s beautiful summation of life’s big questions, The Seeker’s Guide, we are given the opportunity to follow her rollercoaster of realizations, lessons, and insights as she … Continue reading

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What is Beyond Surviving? An Interview with Susan Celentano, LMFT

Facilitating recovery and hope for a stronger, more meaningful life after the suicide of a loved one

Today, SevenPonds speaks with Susan Celentano of Beyond Surviving. Susan has been practicing psychotherapy in the Los Angeles Area for over 20 years, where she works as a therapist for those grieving the suicide of a loved one. Through her … Continue reading

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Walk Like an Egyptian: The Art of Grieving in Ramose’s Tomb

The Theban tomb depicts traditional Egyptian scenes of death and the grieving process

Ramose served as the vizier and governor of the ancient Egyptian city of Thebes during its 18th Dynasty. Historians are almost certain that he and his wife, Meryet-ptah, left behind no heirs after he passed – but he did leave … Continue reading

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What Is The Centre for Living with Dying Program? An Interview with Janet Childs

The Director of Education at the Centre for Living with Dying program on grieving the loss of a loved one

Janet Childs is the Director of Education and Critical Incident Stress Response at the Centre for Living with Dying program. She works specifically within the Bill Wilson Center, a nonprofit located in the San Francisco Bay Area that is dedicated … Continue reading

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How to Use Touch to Heal From the Loss of a Loved One? An Interview with Travis Sigley

How the power of touch can help those who are grieving and terminally ill

Travis Sigley is the founder of Cuddle Therapy in San Francisco; since 2009, he has run weekly workshops and developed his practice to work one-on-one with clients. While a strong proponent of all types of therapy, Travis realized that the … Continue reading

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