Tag Archives: San Francisco

“The Man with Night Sweats” by Thom Gunn

Thom Gunn memorializes his loved ones who died of AIDS

Thom Gunn’s The Man with Night Sweats (1992) memorializes a San Francisco poet’s tragic losses due to AIDS. An “Anglo-American poet” known for his brainy yet visceral formal verse, the late British expatriate often wrote in meter and rhyme about his … Continue reading

Posted in Lending Insight | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment



“Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers” by Mary Roach

Discover the scientific approach to life after death

Mary Roach’s “Stiff” is by no means a book that was meant for the masses to enjoy. The incredible detail with which the author documents the important work that corpses have done in the name of science is intensely morbid. … Continue reading

Posted in Lending Insight | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Eat Pizza in San Francisco While Helping Children Who Have Experienced a Death

The grass-roots organization Josie's Place raises funds for children grieving the death of a parent, sibling, close relative or friend

Be sure to mark your calendars, San Francisco readers! There’s an exciting (and tasty) event approaching. Come nibble on pizza at Patxi’s Inner Sunset location on Wednesday, October 9th, for a good cause: the grass-roots organization Josie’s Place will receive a portion of all … Continue reading

Posted in Something Special | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

What is Guided Imagery? An Interview with Leslie Davenport

Leslie Davenport helps those grieving the loss of a loved one heal through guided imagery programs

Today, SevenPonds speaks with Leslie Davenport. With extensive experience as a modern dancer and psychotherapist, Leslie has combined her passion for the mind-body connection to create guided imagery programs. When explored as a tool for healing, she has found that guided … Continue reading

Posted in Professional Advice | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

How to Use Touch to Heal From the Loss of a Loved One? An Interview with Travis Sigley

How the power of touch can help those who are grieving and terminally ill

Travis Sigley is the founder of Cuddle Therapy in San Francisco; since 2009, he has run weekly workshops and developed his practice to work one-on-one with clients. While a strong proponent of all types of therapy, Travis realized that the … Continue reading

Posted in Professional Advice | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

What is End-of-Life Counseling? An Interview with Kathy Jacobson

"I shared with her what I believe – that the material world is just the tip of the iceberg, and that your spiritual body is tenuously encased in your physical form – though I held a space for her own beliefs and didn’t push mine onto her."

Kathy Jacobson is a body worker and life coach in San Francisco, who also works as an end-of-life counselor. I sat with her to discuss her entry into this burgeoning, and much needed, field of therapy. Most people do not … Continue reading

Posted in Professional Advice | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment