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Stormy Weather
A lady at the garage told me there was a tornado warning in our area this morning, a rare thing in Ithaca. I couldn’t confirm it, although we are expecting thunderstorms this afternoon. It reminded...
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Celebrating the Sacredness of Life and Death
Announcing a Webinar from the Eden Alternative: Celebrating the Sacredness of Life and Death Panelists: Cheryl Fitzgerald, C-GNP, C-ANP; Sharon Wolff, MSW; and Richard Gamache, MS, CNHA, FACHCA Learn...
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When Caring leads to Love
Is it OK to love your clients? I say yes. Before you report me to the State Ethics committee, I’m not talking about romantic entanglements or inappropriate sexual contact or even the violation of...
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Bereaved Families Unite for Worldwide Candle Lighting
Please join me on December 12th in remembering our children who have died, and the bereaved parents they leave behind. The following press release from The Compassionate Friends explains the annual...
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A Celtic Formula for Healing
I remember reading once that the Ancient Celtic prescription for physical and emotional healing was “laughter, sorrow, and rest.” (If you know where I heard this, please let me know and I’ll give...
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The Bittersweet Season: Grief in the Midst of the Holidays
Many of us enter this holiday season with both joy and sadness in our hearts. We remember, and long for, loved ones who have died, even as we celebrate with gratitude the abundance that fills us and...
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A Blush of Sadness
Photo by Alice Popkorn via Flickr It’s been a busy day, in a busy stretch. With two cancellations for this evening, I have a rare moment of solitude in the house. I can hear cars passing on the...
View ArticleMaking Peace with the Past
Please join me for this workshop!! Making Peace with the Past: The Impact of Emotional Trauma on Elder Well-Being (and the Importance of Trauma-Informed Care!) Wednesday, March 9 2:00-4:30 p.m. The...
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Celebrating the Sacredness of Life and Death
Announcing a Webinar from the Eden Alternative: Celebrating the Sacredness of Life and Death Panelists: Cheryl Fitzgerald, C-GNP, C-ANP; Sharon Wolff, MSW; and Richard Gamache, MS, CNHA, FACHCA Learn...
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When Caring leads to Love
Is it OK to love your clients? I say yes. Before you report me to the State Ethics committee, I’m not talking about romantic entanglements or inappropriate sexual contact or even the violation of...
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Bereaved Families Unite for Worldwide Candle Lighting
Please join me on December 12th in remembering our children who have died, and the bereaved parents they leave behind. The following press release from The Compassionate Friends explains the annual...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Celtic Formula for Healing
I remember reading once that the Ancient Celtic prescription for physical and emotional healing was “laughter, sorrow, and rest.” (If you know where I heard this, please let me know and I’ll give...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Bittersweet Season: Grief in the Midst of the Holidays
Many of us enter this holiday season with both joy and sadness in our hearts. We remember, and long for, loved ones who have died, even as we celebrate with gratitude the abundance that fills us and...
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A Blush of Sadness
Photo by Alice Popkorn via Flickr It’s been a busy day, in a busy stretch. With two cancellations for this evening, I have a rare moment of solitude in the house. I can hear cars passing on the...
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Making Peace with the Past
Please join me for this workshop!! Making Peace with the Past: The Impact of Emotional Trauma on Elder Well-Being (and the Importance of Trauma-Informed Care!) Wednesday, March 9 2:00-4:30 p.m. The...
View ArticleVirtual Candle Lighting Ceremony for Bereaved Parents & Siblings
You are invited to join us online for a Virtual Candle Lighting Ceremony to honor children who have died, at any age, in conjunction with the Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle-lighting. Sunday...
View ArticleThe Empty Bed
As a health care professional, what does it mean to you when one of your patients or clients dies? The students in my undergraduate gerontology class often admit that their fear is that an Elder...
View ArticleFace Masks, PPE, and Trauma-Informed Care: Cultivating Connection in the Era...
Now that face masks are being recommended for professionals in every care setting, (as well as for citizens on the street), I’ve heard from nurses and other care partners how frustrating it is to be...
View ArticleChecking in…
It’s been a wild six weeks since we moved from the Ithaca area to our new home in northeast Pennsylvania, and finalized the sale on our old house in New York. Whatever my personal timeline, it’s clear...
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