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The Energy of Things

Marianne Simon was born to a family of artists and has spent her life working with the performing and creative arts. Two years ago, she created a new business endeavor, “Speak Your Passion,” which supports women in their quest to find their voices as public speakers and storytellers. You may find more information at Skins I Have Worn. This piece has been…

Compassion with Yourself During the Journey of Grief – Part Two

This article focuses on the physical aspects of grief and compassion. It follows Part One published in April 2017, which emphasized the emotional, psychological, and spiritual aspects of grief and compassion. When someone is in mourning their heart feels “torn apart” and they may feel overwhelmed, their body goes into shock, and they may feel out of control. This is a natural phenomenon. It…

Regaining Your Balance As You Grieve

How the fundamental concepts behind acupuncture can help you heal Vivian Sobel, L.Ac., is a licensed acupuncturist who uses traditional Chinese diagnostic techniques including acupuncture, herbs, nutrition and micro current.  Micro current is a painless needle free modality that quickly reduces inflammation and helps heal musculoskeletal pain and injury. She can be contacted through VivianSobel.com. If you’re grieving, regaining your balance may help you…

The Healing Power of Books

Maryann Ridini Spencer is the author of Lady in the Window, a new novel Capturing Aloha Magic, Hope, Healing & the Infinite Mother-Daughter Bond. Please visit her website at MaryannRidiniSpencer.com. In October, 2014 I learned the devastating news that my mother was suffering from a massive brain tumor. Doctors gave her six to eight months to live. As it turned out, we celebrated…

HOPE Group Members Speak: Ronnie

Grief Support Groups Los Angeles The mission of HOPE Connection is to help people whose lives have been touched by the death of a loved one – by providing individual and group support, educational programs and information that helps
 alleviate the pain of grief and promote healing. In this series of videos, Group Members share what HOPE Connection has meant to them.…

Wanted: Experienced Therapists To Join The HOPE Community

HOPE Connection is a nonprofit specializing in community grief group support. Our groups are located in West Los Angeles, Encino and Westlake Village. Currently, we’re seeking licensed therapists experienced in private practice who are interested in facilitating grief groups. Training/experience in grief work is preferred. Training/experience in group facilitation is required. We’re looking for professionals who are team players, flexible, willing to…

Why I Created Grief Yoga

Paul Denniston is a yoga teacher who has combined the ancient art of yoga in a new way to heal grief. Paul has studied under yoga masters Seane Corn and Gurmukh, and also studied extensively with grief expert David Kessler. He is certified in Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Kundalini Yoga, Laughter Yoga. Paul has taught Grief Yoga to therapists in the United…