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Tag Archives: Therapy
“This Thing Called Grief: New Understandings of Loss” by Thomas M. Ellis
The short book provides insightful ways to deal with loss and grief
“This Thing Called Grief” by Thomas M. Ellis is a treatise on loss and grief. It is a short yet powerful book comprised of tips and helpful ways to understand and deal with the messiness that is grief. Mr. Ellis … Continue reading
New Report Shows Benefits of Integrative Therapies For Breast Cancer Patients
Meditation and yoga received the highest grades for improving wellness
The Society for Integrative Oncology has released new guidelines regarding effective and safe integrative treatments for people with breast cancer. The new review adds to the growing body of evidence that supports the use of integrative therapies for breast cancer … Continue reading
How Can Natural Rituals Ease Grief?
An Interview with Christina Zampitella, Part One
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
What Is Aromatherapy, and How Can It Help Those Facing Death? An Interview with Nyssa Hanger
An aromatherapist offers insight into the mental and physical benefits that essential oils give us
Today SevenPonds chats with Nyssa Hanger, an aromatherapist based out of Tampa, Florida. She is a self-employed masseuse and an essential oils expert. She is also the founder and owner of Upward Spiral, a business with an advanced approach to healing … Continue reading
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Tagged Aromatherapy, Aromatic Kinesiology, Atlantic Institute, Essential oil, Grief, Hancock CranioSomatic Institute, Limbic System, Loss, Massage, Memory, Nyssa Hanger, Olfaction, Plant Extract, Professional Advice, Remembrance, Scents, Smell, Therapy, United Aromatherapy Effort, Upward Spiral
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What Is Occupational Therapy and Its Benefits at End of Life? An Interview with Suzanne Roche, Part Two
A look at how occupational therapy relates to end of life
Today is part two of our two part interview (read part one here) with Suzanne Roche, an occupational therapist located in Northern California. Suzanne currently works in a nursing home, and she was kind enough to sit down with SevenPonds … Continue reading
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Tagged Aging, Death, End-of-life care, Health, Hope, Hospice, Life, Living Life to the Fullest, Nursing home, occupational therapy, Palliative Care, Recovery, Therapist, Therapy
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What Is Occupational Therapy and Its Benefits at End of Life? An Interview with Suzanne Roche, Part One
A look at how occupational therapy relates to end of life
Today is part one of a two part interview with Suzanne Roche, an occupational therapist located in Northern California. Suzanne currently works in a nursing home, and she was kind enough to sit down with SevenPonds to explain her experience as … Continue reading
