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“The Boy and the Heron” by Hayao Miyazaki: Studio Ghibli portrays a young boy's grief in a mystical fashion -
Honoring Seniors, Caregivers: Inside the Vision of Carehaus: Carehaus is revolutionizing senior living with affordable apartments that house caregivers and seniors under one roof -
“In Case You Don’t Live Forever” by Ben Platt: Melodic ballad honors those who’ve come before us
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Tag Archives: Healing
Our Weekly Tip: Carry Big Memories in a Tiny Stone
Carry your loved one with you in your pocket
Our Tip of the Week: When we experience a feeling of loss, it can be like part of ourselves has gone missing. When someone who has had a big impact on your life dies, it can seem as if his … Continue reading
“The Faith Link” by Max Fleury, MD
A doctor explores the influence of spirituality on one’s health -- and even one's lifespan
“The Faith Link: Scientific Proof That Your Belief Determines Your Health” (Charisma House, 2016) offers insights into the fascinating effects that one’s religious beliefs and spirituality can have on one’s health. The book’s author, the French Dr. Max Fleury, offers a … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
Tagged alternative medicine, Christianity, Faith, Healing, Health, lifespan, Max Fleury, meditation, Mental health, Prayer, Religion, Spirituality
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Can Aromatherapy and Reiki Help with Terminal Illness and End-of-Life Care? An Interview with Heather Michet, Part Two
How aromatherapy and reiki promote healing through nature
Today is part two (read part one here) of SevenPonds’ interview with Heather Michet, a Registered Aromatherapist, Essential Oil Therapist and Reiki Master from Sandy, Oregon. The owner of Iris Healing Arts, Heather is a former civil engineer who transformed … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged Aromatherapy, Beth Howard, Caring for caregivers, Death and Dying, Essential Oils, Grief and loss, Healing, Heather Michet, Iris Healing Arts, Making Piece: A Memoir of Love and Loss, Natural healing, Nutrition and wellness, Professional Advice, SevenPonds, Water and wellness
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What Is Occupational Therapy and Its Benefits at End of Life? An Interview with Suzanne Roche, Part One
A look at how occupational therapy relates to end of life
Today is part one of a two part interview with Suzanne Roche, an occupational therapist located in Northern California. Suzanne currently works in a nursing home, and she was kind enough to sit down with SevenPonds to explain her experience as … Continue reading
How Can Music Provide Comfort in End of Life? An Interview with Kieran Schnabel, Part Two
A music thanatologist talks about providing comfort at the end of life
Today is the final installment of our two-part interview with Kieran Schnabel, a music thanatologist with SacredFlight (a not-for-profit charitable organization of certified music thanatologists). Kieran is located in Oregon, and grew up practicing and studying music. He is now a full time music thanatologist, and … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged Artist, Bedside Music, Grief, Harp, Harp Music, Healing, Hope, Kieran Schnabel, Music, Music for Healing, music thanatology, Musician, Peace, Sacred Flight
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