How Whitney Houston’s Death Affects Her Fans; Dr Gloria and Dr Heidi
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Anti-Depressants and Grief; Dr Gloria Joins the Double D's in the Morning
Dr Gloria discusses anti-depressants and grief on the Double D show. More >
Dresser After Dark Radio Interview with Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi
Dr. Gloria & Dr Heidi were interviewed about our book: Open to Hope: Inspirational Stories of Healing After Loss. This book has over 90 Open to Hope contributors Gloria and Heidi Horsley 01.26-Track 1-Listen Here More >
Sudden Loss: Call for Presentations
Beyond Words: Helping Families Through Grief After Sudden Loss An Interdisciplinary Conference Organized by the: All Inclusive Care for Children Coalition April 26, 2013 Vernon Downs Casino & Hotel Vernon, NY http://www.allinclusivecareforchildren.com/conference.htm Dear Colleagues: We a More >
Renewed energy for the new year, letting go of regret and being "FABULOUS" with Barbara Rubel
Happy New Year! This past week, I was a guest on a radio program on healthylife.net. I shared an hour with Dr. Jane Greer on the "Doctor On Call" show. The focus was on renewed energy for the new year, letting go of regret and More >
Talk One Radio with Steven Spierer, 12/31/11
Steve interviews Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley, authors of Open To Hope: Inspirational Stories of Healing After Loss, about the choices we must each make in responding to the loss and grief that is necessarily part of each of our lives. More >
Online study of grief-related experiences, feelings, beliefs, and meanings
If you have experienced the death of a loved one in the past ten years and are over eighteen years old, we invite you to participate in an online study of grief-related experiences, feelings, beliefs, and meanings. Your participation will contribute to a better understanding of grief and loss and will ulti More >
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Project Grace
Project Grace is excited to announce our 9th trip will be to Africa, the continent of our inspiration (Motherland www.Motherland-thefilm. More >
Philadelphia Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp
December 2 nd - 3 rd, 2011 You are warmly invited to join TAPS for a special program of comfort and support for all those grieving the loss of a service member. More >
On the Death of Steve Jobs
We are shocked and saddened to learn of the death of Steve Jobs. In looking at where we have come at Open To Hope, we realize with complete certainty the tremendous impact he had on enabling us to carry out our mission of helping our visitors in finding hope after loss. The Apple website reads: "Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. Tho More >
We at Open To Hope wish everyone at Apple, the Apple faithful and his family a heartfelt message of hope and healing
We are shocked and saddened to learn of the death of Steve Jobs. In looking at where we have come at Open To Hope, we realize with complete certainty the More >
Open to Hope Founder Quoted in 9/11 Articles
Dr. Heidi Horsley, a founder of Open to Hope, was recently quoted in metronews. Here's the link: http://www.metronews.ca/ottawa/world/article/975326--coping-with-mass-tragedy-in-a-grief-phobic-society--page0 More >
Robin speaks with Dr. Gloria Horsley, Psychotherapist and President of Open to Hope
If you missed Robin Craig Live tonight, here's a link to the show entitled, "Healing after Loss." Many thanks to Dr. Gloria Horsley who shared her insight and expertise in death, loss and healing. She was wonderful, and we had a big audience and a buzzing chat room. Here's the link and I hope you will share it with others: More >
Movie Review: 'From the Ground Up'
by Grace H. Christ, PhD Often palliative care professionals ask, “What does 9/11 have to do with hospice and palliative care?” As many of you know, I directed an intervention with families of firefighters who were killed in the World Trade Center attacks, following many of these families over the past 10 years. We have published three book chapters on the topic and one article in a palliati More >
Meadowlark Retreat; For Mothers Grieving the Sudden Loss of a Child
Register Now! September 23 – 25, 2011 in Menlo Park This weekend residential retreat was conceived by two mothers (and a few dear friends) who sought a safe setting and extended time to focus on grieving the sudden loss of their adult children. Meadowlark was created to give grieving mothers a place to share their stories and fe More >
National Bereavement Camp Conference Set for October 6-7
The Moyer Foundation will host the second annual National Bereavement Camp Conference (NBCC) on October 6-7, 2011 at the Bell Harbor International Conference Center in Seattle, Washington. The two-day conference will provide a unique forum for bereavement professionals to share information, research and best practices. Attendees will learn from nationally recognized experts in the field; enhance t More >
Memorial on the Water
From The Tribune of San Luis Obispo, CA. Christopher Meadows, a Sheriff’s Department search and rescue team member who died in an all-terrain-vehicle incident at the Oceano Dunes two years ago while responding to a call, will have a patrol/rescue boat named after him. The Board of Supervisors is scheduled to officially honor Meadows with a resolution Tuesday. More >
Dr Heidi Horsley: Remembering 9/11
As we approach the ten-year anniversary of 9/1,1 we will mourn as a nation, pay tribute to all those who were murdered, and celebrate our resilience as a country. For the past 10 years, I have had the honor of working as a psychologist with families who lost a firefighter in the World Trade Center. I have been part of an FDNY/Columbia University Family Guidance research team, looking at traum More >
Dr. Heidi Horsley on 'Remembering 9/11'
As we approach the ten-year anniversary of 9/1,1 we will mourn as a nation, pay tribute to all those who were murdered, and celebrate our resilience as a country. For the past 10 years, I have had the honor of working as a psychologist with families who lost a firefighter in the World Trade Center. I have been part of an FDNY/Columbia University Family Guidance research team, looking at traum More >
Open to Hope Founder Named to Military Grief Post
Dr. Heidi Horsley, Executive Director and Co-Founder for the Open to Hope Foundation www.opentohope.com and co-host of Open to Hope Radio a nationally syndicated talk radio program, has been asked to serve on the TAPS Advisory Board. New York, New York Monday, August 5th, 2011 Caring for the families of the falle More >
People of Norway are Not Alone
Our hearts at the Open to Hope Foundation go out to the people of Norway and the families that have been impacted by this terrible tragedy. At this point, there can be no sense made of this brutal act of violence. Families, friends and communities will be changed forever in ways that are not yet known. But one thing we do know is that the people of Norway and the families directly affecte More >
Out of the Canyon to be made into a movie
Allison and Art Daily, Open to Hope authors, are honored and humbled to announce that Ghost Town Ventures of Los Angeles, California has optioned the rights to make a movie of their book, Out of the Canyon. Out of the Canyon is a riveting and powerful witness to the healing power of love and Spirit over the worst, most u More >
Seeking Adults Who Lost a Sibling to A Chronic Illness in Childhood
Melauree Shaw, a doctoral student at Pacifica Graduate Institute in California, is completing her dissertation on sibling loss due to a childhood chronic illness. The current study explores the psychological impact on the entire family through the lens of the sibling. If you are an adult who experienced the illness and death of a brother or sister during your childhood and are interested in More >
Researcher Seeks Interview Subjects for Book on Grief
Would you be willing to answer a few questions about your bereavement experience? Fran Dorf, acclaimed novelist, clinical social worker and psychotherapist, and bereaved mother, seeks interview subjects (any age or background) for her first non-fiction book about surviving grief, loss, and other traumatic life experiences, and helping others survive. If interested, please contact: More >
Camp Widow 2011
Camp Widow™ welcomes anyone who has lost a life partner to participate in this program; all ages, men and women, married and not married widows, LGBT widowed, those with any/no faith background, remarried widows and their new partners. No matter how long you’ve been widowed, or how you joined our ranks, you will find a community like no other when you step up to the registration desk at Camp W More >
Heidi Horsley Named to Board of Compassionate Friends
Dr. Heidi Horsley, Executive Director and Co-Founder for the Open to Hope Foundation www.opentohope.com and co-host of Open to Hope Radio a nationally syndicated talk radio program, has been elected to serve on the Compassionate Friends National Board. The Compassionate Friends has over 600 chapters serving More >
The Compassionate Friends National Board
Congratulations to our own Dr. Heidi Horsley she has been elected to The Compassionate Friends National Board. Dr. Heidi Horsley is an internationally known grief expert and Licensed Psychologist and Social Worker, who has worked with those facing loss and life transitio More >
MADD Founder Seeking Artifacts from Group's Early Years
Candace Lightner and the organization she founded, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), will be featured soon in an exhibit in the Smithsonian's American History Museum. The Smithsonian is interested in the featuring items from MADD's first five years (1980-85). Lightner is seeking artifacts, news clips, brochures, policy papers, petitions, picket signs, the crashed car that MADD More >
Dr. Heidi Horsley Quoted in Money Magazine
Dr. Heidi Horsley, executive director of the Open to Hope Foundation, was quoted recently in Money Magazine. The topic was: how to deal with large inheritances. Click here to read the whole article: http://money.cnn.com/2011/05/03/retirement/inheritance_headache.moneymag/ More >
Researcher Seeks Siblings for Book
Dr. Joann O’Leary, author of When Pregnancy Follows a Loss: Preparing for the Birth of Your New Baby, is writing a book on her research with adults who were the child in their family born after the loss of a baby or the birth of a baby with severe disabilities. If you are someone that has this history and are interested in sharing your story please contact her at More >
Andre Sobel River of Life Foundation Announces 2011 Andre Sobel Award
Young people diagnosed with a life threatening illnesses experience an extraordinary journey, and one common consequence is isolation from their peers. In recognition of Andre Sobel's struggle with this challenge and realizing that this all too often happens to others, the Andre Sobel River of Life Foundation offers an annual Essay Award to young survivors of catastrophic illness as an opportun More >
Sign this Petition to Help Grieving Parents
I wanted to make you aware of petition I recently started with the help of a fellow grieving dad. The petition is called “The Farley-Kluger Amendment to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA)”. I started this petition to bring attention to the current FMLA and the fact that it doesn’t extend benefits to employees t More >
DC Fundraiser Set for April 20 for Trauma to Art
Open to Hope contributor Lauren Muscarella is hosting her first fundraiser for her new organization Trauma to Art, http://trauma2art.com, at Coppi's Organic, 1414 U St. Washington, D.C., on April 20, 2011 from 5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. If you live in the DC area, stop by to support her new organization and to meet one of our writers. Lauren's organization supports creative expression as a cop More >
OTH Author Offers Assertiveness-Training Telecourse
Dr. Doris Jeanette is offering a six-week assertiveness training telecourse called "Stop the World From Pushing You Around: Six Weeks to Solid Self-Confidence." The training begins Jan. 18, 2011. Visit this address to sign up. http://www.drjeanette.com/assertivenesstraining.html More >
Horsleys on Radio: 'Bust the Holiday Blues'
One of the number one reasons people get the holiday blues is that they are thinking about those who are not longer able to join the celebration. This special 90-minute edition of The Ron Villano Show will feature bereavement experts Drs. Heidi and Gloria Horsley from the Open to Hope Foundation (www.opentohope.org) and therapist and professor David Roberts (www.bootsyandangel.com More >
Senior WordPress Developer Needed at Open to Hope
The Open to Hope Foundation is seeking a Senior WordPress Developer to provide ongoing maintenance and support on the Foundation’s website. Working on a part-time basis, the developer will add new features and functionality, as well as solve day-to-day technical issues, for www.opentohope.com, a content-rich social media site for More >
Stillbirth Book Includes Chapters by Two Open to Hope Writers
A new book, They Were Still Born: Personal Stories about Stillbirth, includes chapters by two Open to Hope contributing writers. Nina Bennett and Joanne Cacciatore, both OTH writers, have written chapters on their personal experiences. The book, edited by Janel C. Atlas, is set for release this month. The stories in the book are not easily told, but for the many thousands of fa More >
Welcome to the new OpenToHope.com!
We’ve been working on the new site for over a year, gathering feedback from people like you who are suffering from loss and searching for hope. You’ll find more inspiring and informative articles, radio shows, TV interviews, and books than ever, and a special new area to share Your Stories. Community is very important to us, and we encourage you to share your love and support in More >
After-Life Convention Set for Spring 2011 in Arizona
Mitch Carmody, a regular contributor to Open to Hope’s website, has helped found the After-Life Education Foundation, which will be hosting its first annual “After-Life Awareness Conference” in the spring of 2011 in Phoenix AZ. Some very powerful speakers, psychics and well renowned researchers of after-life phenomenon will be presenting and conducting workshops. Registration is open and f More >
Twinless Twins Offer DVD for Those Who Have Lost a Twin
The 2010 Twinless Twins Support Group (TTSGI) Conference DVD is now available. It is entitled, "Mary R. Morgan Interviews Joan Woodward, founder of The Lone Twin Network." The 35-minute recording features the 2010 TTSGI keynote speaker Mary R. Morgan interviewing author Joan Woodward, founder of the Lone Twin Network in England. Mary R. Morgan, a twinless twin, has a master’s d More >
Sesame Street Expands Study of Bereaved Children
Through the Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, MD, Sesame Street has undertaken a research project as part of its "When Families Grieve" initiative. The study looks at caregivers of children who have lost a parent to death. The research project is designed to: 1) understand the impact of parental death on children in military and civilian families, and 2) evaluate the usefulness of a n More >
Writer to Speak at Conference of The Compassionate Friends
Patrick Malone, a contributing writer to www.opentohope.com, will be a keynote speaker at The Compassionate Friends (TCF) Regional Conference next year in Frankfort, KY. The confere More >
Wisler Offers 'Writing the Heartache' Workshops
Muddled thoughts over a torn relationship? Sorrow from losing a loved one? Pain, despair and agony? What can a broken heart do? There is solace in writing from pain. Grief-writing is healthy, healing, and gives hope. Putting your heart onto paper helps you to discover clarity and comfort. Studies show that writing lowers your blood pressure and pulse rate. Inspirational novelist, speaker, and More >
Sandy Fox Publishes Book to Help Parents Dealing with Child-Loss
Creating a New Normal...After the Death of a Child is the title of Sandy Fox's new book to help the newly bereaved as well as the seasoned griever find their way through the darkness and into the light again to a life full of happiness and new meaning. "Learning to rebuild your life by creating a new normal is what most bereaved parents strive for," said Fox, a contri More >
Weekend Retreat Topic: Eleven Principles of Transformation
Have you recently lost someone you love? Lost your health? Maybe lost your job? You are not alone - everybody loses something or someone in their life. But the real question is: Are you emotionally prepared to handle it? Join Ligia Houben on Oct. 23-24, 2010, and get the tools you need to bounce back from any past losses and even learn to be prepared to handle future ones! This 2-day, int More >
Researcher Seeks Sibling-Loss Survivors
Kaitlin Carrozza, a doctoral student at Loyola University in Maryland, is completing her dissertation on sibling loss, and she’d like your help with her study. The current study investigates individuals' pattern of relating to others, how they cope following the death of a sibling, and their relationship satisfaction. If you have experienced the death of a sibling, and are interested in exp More >
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