Tag Archives: Losing a Parent

The Descendants by Alexander Payne

Looking into all the Oscar buzz and pleasantly surprised by a film's message
Posted on January 27, 2012 by Katie Ryan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

  Amidst Oscar buzz and recent nominations, it seems only fitting to head to the movies this weekend.  I’m sure it came as no surprise to see The Artist among the nominees, but who ever thought a romantic comedy about … Continue reading →

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“Ringer” by executive producers Peter Traugott and Pam Veasey

Cult series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" provides an honest, unflinching portrayal of the loss of a loved one
Posted on September 20, 2011 by Liz Matsushita (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

This past week marked the triumphant return of actress Sarah Michelle Gellar to the small screen, as her new thriller/drama Ringer premiered on the CW to strong reviews.  Ringer has Gellar playing twins Bridget and Siobhan, sisters with very different … Continue reading →

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What is the Dougy Center? An Interview with Donna Schuurman

The Dougy Center's Executive Director talks about child and youth peer support, expression, and "post-traumatic growth"
Posted on July 2, 2011 by Aurora Wells (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

For nearly 30 years, The Dougy Center in Portland, OR has provided peer support groups for grieving children, teenagers, young adults and their families. Today, the peer support program they pioneered has served as a model for at least 500 … Continue reading →

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A Tribute through Portrait

Richard Avedon's photographs of his father's last years
Posted on May 8, 2011 by Dana Sitar (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Throughout the 20th Century, Richard Avedon was hailed for his unique portraiture, capturing the raw essence of the American people. Perhaps some of his most captivating portraits are those he took in the early 1970’s of his dying father. The … Continue reading →

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