Archive for Grief in Movies

From Grief Literacy to Grief Humility

Welcome to another episode of the What's Your Grief Podcast. I am Eleanor. How are you today Litsa? I'm good…
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Mary Poppins Returns Gets Grief Right

Mary Poppins Returns Gets Grief Right

On the morning that Mary Poppins floats into the Banks' life, it seems like everything is about to go to…
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Five Things Pixar's Coco Got Right About Grief

Five Things Pixar's Coco Got Right About Grief

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  • Litsa Williams
Now, we know we are a little late to the game on writing a post on Coco, seeing as it…
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harry potter and grief

12 Things Harry Potter Taught Me About Grief

If you hang out here regularly, you may already know that Eleanor and I are both pretty big fans of Harry Potter.…
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inside out the movie

'Inside Out' Offers Important Lessons for Grieving Children and Adults

If you're wondering whether Pixar's newest movie Inside Out will make you cry, the answer is maybe. I know because I saw it…
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movies about grief and loss

64 Movies About Grief and Loss

Last week Litsa wrote this post about how grief is often (not always) unrealistically portrayed in the movies.  This post sparked…
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Death in Disney Movies: Making the most of teachable moments

Death in Disney Movies: Making the Most of Teachable Movie Moments

I must caution you this post contains minor spoilers. If you have children, you've probably seen Disney’s latest princess flick…
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The Cutting Room Floor: Depiction of Death in Hollywood

On this post-Golden Globes Monday, when the internet is basking in the glory of Hollywood, recapping best and worst dressed,…
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Lincoln grief

5 Things Lincoln Can Teach Us About Grief

Lincoln has been out for over three months and has grossed over $220 million, meaning that I may be a…
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