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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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Charlene Lam: Curating Grief

Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley interview Charlene Lam, a certified grief coach, TEDx speaker, and author of Curating Grief. After her mother’s death in 2013, Lam used creative and curatorial skills to address her grief. Through The Grief Gallery®, she hosts international exhibitions of keepsakes from loved ones and shares her methods via sessions, programs, and talks.

Jill Greenbaum: The Art of Living with Loss

On this show, Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley talk with Dr. Jill Greenbaum, a contemplative chaplain, coach, visual storyteller, and Appreciative Inquiry facilitator, about finding hope after loss. Dr. Greenbaum is trained in Buddhist chaplaincy, integrative thanatology, art-assisted grief therapy, and trauma-informed teaching. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Jill-Greenbaum-The-Art-of-Living-with-Loss.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Open to Hope TV

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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The Widowhood Effect: How Losing a Spouse Affects Your Own Health

The widowhood effect is the measurable rise in a surviving spouse’s own risk of dying in the months after their partner’s death. Here’s what the research shows, why it happens, and how to protect your health while you grieve.

Sibling Loss: Why Grieving a Brother or Sister Is So Often Overlooked

Sibling loss is one of the most overlooked griefs there is — bereaved siblings are often called the “forgotten mourners.” Here’s why losing a brother or sister cuts so deep, and why your grief deserves to be seen.

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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.

FIND

HOPE

Giving a Voice to Grief and Recovery

Open to Hope Conference

Subscribe to our Apple Podcasts

Over 7000 articles written by our authors

From
our podcast

Charlene Lam: Curating Grief

Jill Greenbaum: The Art of Living with Loss

Open to Hope TV

From
our blog

The Widowhood Effect: How Losing a Spouse Affects Your Own Health

Sibling Loss: Why Grieving a Brother or Sister Is So Often Overlooked

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Giving a Voice to Grief and Recovery

Open to Hope Conference

Subscribe to our Apple Podcasts

Over 7000 articles written by our authors

Fromour podcast

Charlene Lam: Curating Grief

Jill Greenbaum: The Art of Living with Loss

Open to Hope TV

Fromour blog

The Widowhood Effect: How Losing a Spouse Affects Your Own Health

Sibling Loss: Why Grieving a Brother or Sister Is So Often Overlooked

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