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Our Annual Seven Holiday Gifts for Someone Who Is Grieving, 2024 Edition: Gracious gifts that spread love and beauty -
“Making Mobiles” by Karolina Merska: An artist’s manual on how to create beautiful Polish pajaki -
“Hands Up to the Sky” by Michael Franti & Spearhead: A surprisingly upbeat song about acknowledging both loss and the beauty of life
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Tag Archives: Health
What is degriefing? An Interview with Lyn Prashant
The degriefing specialist focuses on healing not only the mind but the body during times of loss.
Dr. Lyn Prashant is a certified grief counselor with over 24 years’ experience in the field. Her training in bereavement counseling and her knowledge of somatic health care practices (she is a certified yoga instructor, massage therapist and physical education … Continue reading
Talking to Kids Facing Death
Reporter shares the stories of families who have faced this difficult conversation
Last month, Chicago Tribune writer Barbara Brotman was tasked with writing a story about new research presented in Chicago on “a particularly uncomfortable subject” — how to talk to kids and teenagers about their possible death. The research found that … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Brotman, Chicago, Chicago Tribune, End-of-life care, Health, Hospice, Loss of a Child, Teens
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Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake by Anna Quindlen
A bestselling memoir that explores aging and the lessons we learn along the way
Let’s put it simply: I’m still young. I have no concept of what it means to age. I do know, though, that it can’t be that bad if more and more positive reports keep popping up on the bestseller list. … Continue reading
H.I.V. Prevention Justice Alliance Joins Caring Across Generations Coalition
Changing the Way We Care in This Country
New York – The H.I.V. Prevention Justice Alliance announced April 17th that they will be joining the new movement, Caring Across Generations, a national coalition of organizations including women, disability rights, older adult, worker, community, youth, student and caregiver organizations. … Continue reading
How to deal with loss of a loved one? Interview with Pediatric Oncology Social Workers
Helping Children and Families Cope with Serious Illness, Loss, and End-of-Life
When a child is diagnosed with a serious illness, a myriad of medical, physical, financial, psychological, and social issues are suddenly thrust on a family. While doctors and nurses are busy at work with medical treatments, these medical social workers stand by to field the psycho-social concerns of patients and their families. Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged Cancer, Children, Family, Health, Health care, Loss, medicine, Pediatric, Psychology, Social Work
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An Interview with Rebecca Katz: Part One
Nationally-recognized food expert speaks about cancer and the power of nourishment
Rebecca Katz is a chef and nutritionist who specializes in cooking for cancer patients and survivors. She is Executive Chef at the Center for Mind-Body Medicine’s Food As Medicine and CancerGuides Professional Training Programs, and is visiting chef and nutrition … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged Cancer, Cancer Treatment, Caregiving, Dealing with an Illness, Food, Health, Nourishment, Nutrition
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