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Open to Hope ® is a non-profit with the mission of helping people find hope after loss. We invite you to read, listen and share your stories of hope and compassion.

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The International Day of Hope and Healing after Loss is a free online experience brought to you by the Open to Hope Foundation with the mission of helping people find hope after loss. Our expert presenters have generously donated their time, talents, and advice to share with you.

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John Trautwein: When Tragedy Strikes; Transforming Grief into Hope, Healing, and Action

On this show Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley interview John Trautwein former professional athlete, business leader, author, motivational speaker and nationally recognized advocate for teen mental health. When John’s 15-year-old son Will took his life in 2010, John thought his own life was over. He soon learned he was wrong thanks to the love and support of family, friends, teammates, the compassion of strangers, and his faith. Along with his wife, Susie, John co-founded The Will to Live Foundation, dedicated to raising awareness of teen suicide. He is the author of The Will to Live: One Family Turned Tragedy into […]

Dr. Tom Attig: The Challenges and Opportunities of Grief

On this show, Dr. Tom Attig joins Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley to share insights on grief drawn from both personal experience and his distinguished career in death education and counseling. He is a Fellow of the International Work Group on Death, Dying, and Bereavement and has received major honors from the International Network on Personal Meaning, the Association for Death Education and Counseling, and the Center for Death Education and Bioethics at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse. His latest book is Seeking Wisdom in Death’s Shadows.

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Don't miss watching the award-winning TV series, "Open to Hope," hosted by Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley. Each episode will to introduce you to people who have suffered loss and again found hope.

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Grief Brain: Why You Can’t Think Clearly After Loss (And What Actually Helps)

Grief brain is real. The fog, forgetfulness, and slow-moving thoughts that follow loss are not a weakness or a sign you’re “going crazy.” They’re a measurable neurological response to grief. Here’s what’s actually happening in your brain after loss, and 7 therapist-tested ways to think more clearly while you’re grieving.

Grief—the unwanted Hero’s Journey

Sometimes, we are called to a new journey, and we don’t want to go. And why would we when the call comes in the form of a loss? Loss of health with a new diagnosis. Loss of certainty about the future. Loss of faith. Loss of life for a family member or friend. Such significant losses call us to leave the life and places we knew into a journey toward the unknown. Resistance to this call is understandable, sometimes for as long as we can. This journey offers no guarantees except uncertainty and distress. To accept the call and begin […]

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Open to Hope is an online community offering inspirational stories of loss, hope and recovery. We believe hope is the bridge between loss and recovery.

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Giving a Voice to Grief and Recovery

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Over 7000 articles written by our authors

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John Trautwein: When Tragedy Strikes; Transforming Grief into Hope, Healing, and Action

Dr. Tom Attig: The Challenges and Opportunities of Grief

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Grief Brain: Why You Can’t Think Clearly After Loss (And What Actually Helps)

Grief—the unwanted Hero’s Journey

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Giving a Voice to Grief and Recovery

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John Trautwein: When Tragedy Strikes; Transforming Grief into Hope, Healing, and Action

Dr. Tom Attig: The Challenges and Opportunities of Grief

Open to Hope TV

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Grief Brain: Why You Can’t Think Clearly After Loss (And What Actually Helps)

Grief—the unwanted Hero’s Journey

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