Author: Juniper Quin

Cultural Perspectives

The Judaic Tradition of Ethical Wills
Ethical wills have been part of Jewish heritage for generations

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October 13, 2016
Laughter is Medicine

“I would like to think I will die a heroic death, but it’s more likely I’ll trip over my dog and choke on a spoonful of frosting.”
– Unknown

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October 9, 2016
Noteworthy & New

The High Cost of Dying Without Insurance
Dying without insurance is a painful prospect for up to 28 million Americans

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October 7, 2016
Saying Goodbye With Love

Our Weekly Tip: Sing The Blues
Expressing yourself through song is an effective technique to navigate grief

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October 1, 2016
Expressive Music

“Everybody Hurts”
Song for funeral or memorial brings mourners together

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September 29, 2016
Soulful Expressions

Qatar World Cup Memorial Commemorates Migrant Worker Deaths
Memorial architecture lends massive presence to hundreds of silenced mourners

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September 25, 2016
A Rite of Passage

There is always a grief ritual happening somewhere in the [Dagara] tribe; it is always a way for people to not only acknowledge the hurt, but also that something else is being born within the self, because grief is a doorway to healing.”
– Sobonfu Somé

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September 20, 2016
Soulful Expressions

Performance Artist Uses Power of Ritual to Move Collective Grief
Rebecca Belmore’s performance “Vigil” highlights authentic expression and the power of witnessing

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September 18, 2016
Professional Advice

What is a Doctor’s Role in Advance Care Planning? (Interview)
A medical doctor discusses his passion for palliative and hospice care

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September 17, 2016
Soulful Expressions

9/11 Memorial Museum Holds First Art Exhibition
New York marks 15th anniversary of 9/11 tragedy with evocative arts

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September 11, 2016