Tag Archives: Grieving

How Can a Life Coach Help People Deal with Loss and Grief? An Interview with Linda Blachman

A professional life coach offers guidance for loss and grief
Posted on March 12, 2016 by Zoë Byrne (Editor in Chief, SevenPonds)

Today SevenPonds speaks with Linda Blachman, a certified professional life coach, certified imagery guide and author. Currently based in Berkeley, California, she received her training from the Coaches Training Institute, Fowler Wainwright and The Hudson Institute. She holds a Master … Continue reading →

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The Iconic Funeral Hymn “Will The Circle Be Unbroken”

Written in 1907 and made famous by The Carter Family in 1935, this iconic song has a simple message
Posted on March 10, 2016 by Ellary Allis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

In 1907, Ada R. Habershon, an English Christian hymnist, and Charles H. Gabriel, who is said to have written or composed up to 8,000 gospel songs, wrote a Christian tune called “Will the Circle Be Unbroken.” The original lyrics are clearly … Continue reading →

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Ghanian Funeral Fabrics Symbolize Attitude Toward Death

Colorful funeral attire tells story of relationship to ancestors
Posted on March 3, 2016 by Juniper Quin (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Ghanian funerals are notable for their festive nature and the fact that they are spread over several days, usually on weekends. Sometimes called “celebrations of life” or “funeral parties,” they usually include official mourning with tears profusely shed, prayers, sometimes … Continue reading →

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“Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.”

- Kahlil Gibran
Posted on February 23, 2016 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds
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Our Weekly Tip: One Last Letter to Your Loved Ones

When you've grieving the loss of someone, letters are a powerful tool
Posted on February 13, 2016 by Marissa Abruzzini (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Our Tip of the Week: Psychologists and psychotherapists often tell their clients to express their emotions in writing, specifically in letter form. This has proven to be an effective method for resolving interpersonal problems. Often, simply expressing everything you feel … Continue reading →

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Ukrainian Funerary Traditions Reflect Pre-Christian Perspectives

Ukrainians preserve elements of proto-pagan traditions, despite colonial history and Christian influence
Posted on January 7, 2016 by Juniper Quin (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The landmass known today as the Ukraine has a long history of colonization dating back to the Roman Empire, when early Christianity was introduced to the area. Despite this, Ukrainians have retained many of their traditions and ancestral beliefs, which … Continue reading →

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