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Dr. Gloria Horsley<br /> and Dr. Heidi Horsley

Dr. Gloria Horsley
and Dr. Heidi Horsley

Welcome,

Open to Hope grew out of the death of our 17 year-old son and brother, Scott, who was killed in a car crash and is dedicated to his memory. Our mission is to give a voice to grief and support those looking for hope. If you have lost hope we invite you to lean on ours until you find your own. Sincerely,

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Patricia Loder

Death of a Child

Loss of the future.

Episode 9: Friends and Death; Grief Relief Television | April 1, 2013

On this show Dr. Darcie Sims Denise and Alan Pedersen discuss how we lose and…more

Tricia Wolfe: Dealing With Mental Illness | May 2, 2013

Tricia Wolfe’s life seemed perfect. She was married to a successful attorney and the mother…more

Love is Stronger than Death: The Power of Story | June 17, 2013

I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge - That myth is more potent than…more

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Michele Neff Hernandez

Death of a Spouse

Loss of a life companion.

Episode #11; Spousal Loss: Spiritual and Physical Aspects of Loss | May 30, 2013

Grief Relief Television: On this show Reverend Robert Gieselmann and Lyn Prashant, Grief Recovery Expert…more

Judy Schreiber-Mosher, LCSW; Transforming Your Life  | June 6, 2013

From her husband’s death through her first three years of widowhood, Judy Schreiber-Mosher felt that…more

May I Be Blunt? Widows Missing Sex, Connection | June 18, 2013

I believe we are all grown-ups here. I know that my boys don’t read my…more

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Ken Ross

Death of a Parent

Loss of the past.

Dr Leeat Granek-Coping With Grief | February 27, 2012

Dr Leeat Granek talks about her work in grief after the death of her mother…more

AmyJo Mattheis; Loss of Identity | May 23, 2013

AmyJo Mattheis has walked with thousands through the grief of losing a loved one. With…more

A Bike Ride With My Father: His Father’s Day Gift to Me | June 16, 2013

Bicycle bicycle bicycle I want to ride my bicycle bicycle bicycle I want to ride…more

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Mitch Carmody

Death of a Sibling

The unacknowledged loss.

Episode 4: Bereaved Siblings-Grief Relief TV | March 18, 2013

Co-hosts:Gloria Horsley Ph.D. and Heidi Horsley Psy.D with guests: Alijah Marquez, bereaved sibling of Chris;…more

Rebecca Guevara: Hero’s Journey Through Grief Transformation | April 11, 2013

Rebecca had a business career and was tentatively starting to enjoy writing when her brother,…more

Dressing a Sister for the Afterlife | February 20, 2013

Below is an excerpt from With and Without Her: A Memoir of Being and Losing…more

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Open to Hope TV

Most recent Open to Hope TV shows

Episode #12: Families Coping with Suicide-Grief Relief TV | May 31, 2013

Episode #11; Spousal Loss: Spiritual and Physical Aspects of Loss | May 30, 2013

Grief Relief Television: On this show Reverend Robert Gieselmann and Lyn Prashant, Grief…more

Episode 10: Men Women and Death-Grief Relief TV | April 1, 2013

On this show co-hosted by Alan Pedersen Tony and Darcie Sims discuss the…more

Episode 9: Friends and Death; Grief Relief Television | April 1, 2013

On this show Dr. Darcie Sims Denise and Alan Pedersen discuss how we…more

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Open to Hope Radio

Most recent Open to Hope radio shows

Beverly Molander: The Power of Yes Guest: | June 13, 2013

Beverly Molander, CSL minister, co-authored The Best Memorial Service for the spiritual, non-religious…more

Judy Schreiber-Mosher, LCSW; Transforming Your Life  | June 6, 2013

From her husband’s death through her first three years of widowhood, Judy Schreiber-Mosher…more

Janet Ramsey: Spirituality and Resiliency | May 30, 2013

Dr. Janet Ramsey is Professor Emeritus of Congregational Care Leadership at Luther Seminary,…more

AmyJo Mattheis; Loss of Identity | May 23, 2013

AmyJo Mattheis has walked with thousands through the grief of losing a loved…more

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Open to Hope Articles

Most recent articles posted on this website.

May I Be Blunt? Widows Missing Sex, Connection | June 18, 2013

I believe we are all grown-ups here. I know that my boys don’t…more

My Words to Live By: I Am Open | June 18, 2013

I recently spent some time with a special friend and she told me…more

Love is Stronger than Death: The Power of Story | June 17, 2013

I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge - That myth is more…more

A Bike Ride With My Father: His Father’s Day Gift to Me | June 16, 2013

Bicycle bicycle bicycle I want to ride my bicycle bicycle bicycle I want…more

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Event Calendar

Connect locally at our worldwide events.

Children's Bereavement Center - Peer Support Groups

Miami Dade and Broward County - Florida Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 3:30 – 5:30pm The Children's Bereavement Center…more

Children's Bereavement Center - Peer Support Groups

Miami Dade and Broward County - Florida Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 3:30 – 5:30pm The Children's Bereavement Center…more

Free Grief Support Group for Parents

Conference Room, Kaiser Permanente Neurology Dept. 3701 Broadway at Macarthur, 1st Floor, Room 103, Oakland, CA…more

Life After... Meeting

Panera Bread-Community Room 4530 Poplar AvenueSuite 101Memphis, TN Thursday, June 20, 2013, 4 – 5pm Dealing with loss…more

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Open to Hope: Inspirational Stories of Healing After Loss

Open to Hope: Inspirational Stories of Handling the Holidays After Loss

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Community Forums

Where you can find and share inspirational stories of life, loss and love. Click here for entire message board.

Death of a Parent - Reply To: Losing a parent

My Mom passed January 14th. My brother passed February 22nd. My spouse passed…more

Death of a Parent - Reply To: A letter to my late boyfriends son

Have you looked into support groups or grief groups for children? Your local…more

Death of a Parent - Reply To: My mom, my whole life, going to die

I am sorry to hear about your mom. My father passed away one…more

Dreams, Signs & Connections - Reply To: Give me a Sign

I’m Isabelle. I just turned fifteen. On Easter Sunday March 31, 2013 a…more

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