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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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Any American Family

We excitedly moved to Paso Robles, in central California, away from the business of southern California in October 1998. The fresh atmosphere and oak-studded countryside, along with having family in the area, made this our choice of where we wanted to raise our kids. We rented a house about eight miles out of town and settled into this new-to-us old town. My older daughter adjusted nicely to riding a bus on back roads to school; she joined my uncle’s 4-H swine group, and we participated in tons of activities through the local park. Amy’s dad kept busy working as a […]

Grieving a Best Friend: When the World Doesn’t See Your Loss

Grieving a best friend carries a particular invisibility. You aren’t the spouse, the parent, or the child — but you’ve lost someone who knew you completely. Here are 7 ways to grieve a best friend’s death and honor a friendship the world may not fully understand.

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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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Grieving a Best Friend: When the World Doesn’t See Your Loss

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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

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Any American Family

Grieving a Best Friend: When the World Doesn’t See Your Loss

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