Tag Archives: Loss and Grief

“Bah, Humbug!” by Heather Horrocks

The Christmas novella mixes bits of loss and grief with comedy and romance

Over this holiday break, I read through Heather Horrocks’ “BAH, HUMBUG! (A Romantic Comedy Christmas Novella).” I didn’t expect to find an underlying message about loss and grief, but, alas, there it was, nestled among this lighthearted story of holidays … Continue reading

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

A professional life coach offers guidance for loss and grief

This is part two of SevenPonds’ interview with Linda Blachman, a certified professional life coach, certified imagery guide and author (Read part one here). Currently based in Berkeley, California, Linda works with individuals in-person and by phone and Skype. She … Continue reading

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

A professional life coach offers guidance for loss and grief

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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How Can a Celebrant Assist Grieving Loved Ones with Preparing Meaningful End-of-Life Ceremonies? An Interview with Reverend Lucinda Martin, Part Two

In the second part of her two-part interview, Reverend Lucinda Martin of Graceful Mournings discusses how she helps grieving loved ones with planning meaningful end-of-life ceremonies, the advantages of loved ones working with celebrants and some of the challenges she has faced as a celebrant

Today SevenPonds continues our two-part interview (read part one here) with Reverend Lucinda Martin, founder of the Association of Interfaith Ministers, Vows and Kisses and Graceful Mournings. Based in Northern California, Reverend Lucinda Martin became an Ordained Interfaith Minister through … Continue reading

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What is a Balloon Release? An Interview with Reverend Lucinda Martin, Part One

In part one of a two-part interview, Reverend Lucinda Martin of Graceful Mournings describes what inspired her to become a celebrant, what a balloon release entails from the eyes of a celebrant and how meaningfully planned ceremonies can help in the grief and healing processes

Today SevenPonds speaks with Reverend Lucinda Martin, founder of the Association of Interfaith Ministers, Vows and Kisses and Graceful Mournings. Based in Northern California, Reverend Lucinda Martin became an Ordained Interfaith Minister through One Spirit Seminary in New York, New … Continue reading

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“Daddy” by Sylvia Plath

Sylvia Plath’s famous poem, “Daddy,” explores the five stages of grief

Mourning the loss of a father, regardless of the status of a child’s relationship to him, is never easy. One of my absolute favorite poets, Sylvia Plath, wrote a poem called “Daddy” in 1962 shortly before her suicide. Plath’s “Daddy” … Continue reading

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