Tag Archives: Loss

How Dare You Die Now!

Acknowledging the anger or pain of an earlier-than-expected death
Posted on February 13, 2017 by Tani Bahti (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

“I’m so angry – I can’t forgive him for dying and leaving me,” whispered Amy. “Does that make me a bad person?” Sweethearts since high school, Amy and Don had been inseparable, and married at age 20. Now, the future they had … Continue reading →

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How Can Natural Rituals Ease Grief?

An Interview with Christina Zampitella, Part One
Posted on February 11, 2017 by Debra L. Stang (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Welcome to part one of our interview with Christina Zampitella, Psy.D., FT. Dr. Zampitella is a full-time professor and also performs private practice at the Integrative Psychology Group. As part of her dissertation, she studied creating natural rituals with adults … Continue reading →

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“Memorial to D.C.” by Edna St. Vincent Millay

Poem to a lost friend evokes love and longing
Posted on February 6, 2017 by Debra L. Stang (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

There is an old joke among writers that nobody likes to write but everybody likes to have written. Nothing could have been further from the truth for poet and playwright Edna St. Vincent Millay (1889-1950). Her love affair with words began … Continue reading →

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“Footprints in the Sand” by Leona Lewis

An uplifting song for those who have lost an inspirational figure
Posted on January 12, 2017 by Kristen Capano (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Leona Lewis’ 2007 pop song “Footprints in the Sand” is about more than just a stroll along the beach. The track, which comes from “The X-Factor” winner’s hit album “Spirit,” is a touching tribute to those who have been a … Continue reading →

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What is Aromatherapy and How Can It Help Those Facing Death? An Interview with Nyssa Hanger

An aromatherapist shares her insight into how scent can enhance our well-being
Posted on January 7, 2017 by Kristen Capano (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Today SevenPonds completes our two-part interview with Nyssa Hanger, an aromatherapist from Tampa, Florida. (Read part one here.) Nyssa is a self-employed masseuse and essential oils expert. She is also the founder of Upward Spiral, where she helps clients heal … Continue reading →

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“Ghosts always tell the truth. That’s why people are afraid of them.”

- Susan Palwick
Posted on January 3, 2017 by Debra L. Stang (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
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