TYPES OF RITUALS TO DESIGN FOR YOUR LIFE

1) EVERYDAY RITUALS
• Morning and Bedtime Rituals
• Homework Rituals
• Domestic Chore Rituals
• Relaxation and Play Rituals
• Connecting Rituals for Couples and Adults with Kids

2) LIFE-CYCLE PASSAGES
• Rites of Passage Rituals for Children becoming Teens
• Decade Birthday Rituals for People turning 30, 40, 60, 80, etc.
• Pregnancy, Adoption and Baby-naming rituals
• Rituals with Elders; Interviewing for Oral Histories

3) HEALING RITUALS
• New rituals/traditions for divorced, two-household families
• Rituals for illness, grief and relationship break-up
• Rituals for Apology and Forgiveness
• Rituals for guilt, anxiety and anger

4) CELEBRATORY RITUALS
• Rituals that mark Milestones
• Seasonal and Spiritual Rituals
• Graduations, Tribute Albums, Ceremonies for Change
• Rituals that build Gratitude and lessen Depression
• Anniversary, Birthday, and Cultural Rituals

BOOKS ON RITUAL

• Cohen, The Circle of Life: Rituals from the Human Family Album (1991)

• Hammerschlag & Silverman, Healing Ceremonies: Creating Personal Rituals for Spiritual, Emotional Physical & Mental Health (1998)

• Imber-Black, et al, Rituals in Families and Family Therapy (1988)

• Imber-Black & Roberts, Rituals for Our Times (1992)

• Lieberman, New Traditions: Redefining Celebrations for Today's Family (1991)

• Lieberman, Creating Ceremonies: Innovative Ways to Meet Adoption Challenges (1999)

• Muller, Sabbath: Finding Rest, Renewal & Delight in Our Busy Lives (1999)

• Paladin, Ceremonies for Change: Creating Rituals to Heal Life's Hurts (1991)

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