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Angela Merendino: Walking Beside You

Posted on September 29, 2026 - by admin

Open to Hope was honored to be part of the Fourth Helping Parents Heal Conference, capturing heartfelt moments and personal reflections from parents and members of the grief community. Throughout the conference, people openly shared their stories, experiences, insights, and words of encouragement about life after their child has passed. These unscripted reflections offer a glimpse into the many different ways Shining Light Parents navigate grief, stay connected to their children, find meaning, and discover hope along the journey. Each story is unique, but together these voices remind us of the power of connection, community, love, and hope after devastating […]

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Cathleen Schultz: God Doesn’t Make Mistakes

Posted on September 29, 2026 - by admin

At the Fourth Helping Parents Heal Conference, Open to Hope had the privilege of capturing honest and heartfelt reflections from parents and others who understand the journey of child loss. Participants shared their personal experiences, memories, insights, and messages of hope. Their words reveal the many ways Shining Light Parents move through grief, honor the lives of their children, maintain a continuing connection, and find ways to move forward while carrying their love with them. These stories are deeply personal and beautifully unique. Together, they speak to the importance of community, connection, understanding, and the possibility of finding hope and […]

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Sarah Bailey: Healing Through Music

Posted on September 29, 2026 - by admin

At the Fourth Helping Parents Heal Conference, Open to Hope had the privilege of capturing honest and heartfelt reflections from parents and others who understand the journey of child loss. Participants shared their personal experiences, memories, insights, and messages of hope. Their words reveal the many ways Shining Light Parents move through grief, honor the lives of their children, maintain a continuing connection, and find ways to move forward while carrying their love with them. These stories are deeply personal and beautifully unique. Together, they speak to the importance of community, connection, understanding, and the possibility of finding hope and […]

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Tammy Patrick: Signs and Synchronicity’s

Posted on September 29, 2026 - by admin

Open to Hope was honored to be part of the Fourth Helping Parents Heal Conference, capturing heartfelt moments and personal reflections from parents and members of the grief community. Throughout the conference, people openly shared their stories, experiences, insights, and words of encouragement about life after their child has passed. These unscripted reflections offer a glimpse into the many different ways Shining Light Parents navigate grief, stay connected to their children, find meaning, and discover hope along the journey. Each story is unique, but together these voices remind us of the power of connection, community, love, and hope after devastating […]

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Dawn Dipaolo: Remembering How they Lived, Not How the Died

Posted on September 29, 2026 - by admin

At the Fourth Helping Parents Heal Conference, Open to Hope had the privilege of capturing honest and heartfelt reflections from parents and others who understand the journey of child loss. Participants shared their personal experiences, memories, insights, and messages of hope. Their words reveal the many ways Shining Light Parents move through grief, honor the lives of their children, maintain a continuing connection, and find ways to move forward while carrying their love with them. These stories are deeply personal and beautifully unique. Together, they speak to the importance of community, connection, understanding, and the possibility of finding hope and […]

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Richard Rista-Fitzpatrick: Walking the Path of Healing with Helping Fathers Heal

Posted on September 24, 2026 - by admin

Open to Hope was honored to attend the Fourth Helping Parents Heal Conference and share in the powerful stories and reflections of parents and members of the grief community. During the conference, individuals generously opened their hearts and spoke about their experiences following the death of a child. These authentic, unscripted reflections explore the realities of grief, the ways parents continue bonds with their children, and the paths they discover toward healing, meaning, and hope. While every grief journey is different, these voices offer a powerful reminder that no one has to walk this journey alone. Through connection, compassion, shared […]

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Cindy and Richard Rista-Fitzpatrick: Their Life, Their Legacy Honoring a Child After Their Passing

Posted on September 22, 2026 - by admin

Open to Hope was honored to be part of the Fourth Helping Parents Heal Conference, capturing heartfelt moments and personal reflections from parents and members of the grief community. Throughout the conference, people openly shared their stories, experiences, insights, and words of encouragement about life after their child has passed. These unscripted reflections offer a glimpse into the many different ways Shining Light Parents navigate grief, stay connected to their children, find meaning, and discover hope along the journey. Each story is unique, but together these voices remind us of the power of connection, community, love, and hope after devastating […]

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Benjamin Kintisch: Life Review

Posted on April 8, 2026 - by admin

Join us as Benjamin Kintisch shares powerful words of hope and healing at the 50th Annual Conference of The Association for Death Education and Counseling® (ADEC), the leading organization for professionals in thanatology, grief counseling, and end-of-life care. ADEC’s mission is to empower professionals with the tools, knowledge, and compassion needed to support individuals and communities through loss, death, and grief. This presentation is a heartfelt contribution to that mission—uplifting, inspiring, and deeply human.  

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Benjamin Kintisch: Supporting People During End of Life

Posted on April 8, 2026 - by admin

Join us as Benjamin Kintisch shares powerful words of hope and healing at the 50th Annual Conference of The Association for Death Education and Counseling® (ADEC), the leading organization for professionals in thanatology, grief counseling, and end-of-life care. ADEC’s mission is to empower professionals with the tools, knowledge, and compassion needed to support individuals and communities through loss, death, and grief. This presentation is a heartfelt contribution to that mission—uplifting, inspiring, and deeply human.  

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Dr. Jasmine Cobb, DSW, LCSW-S: Green Burials

Posted on April 8, 2026 - by admin

Join us as Dr. Jasmine Cobb shares powerful words of hope and healing at the 50th Annual Conference of The Association for Death Education and Counseling® (ADEC), the leading organization for professionals in thanatology, grief counseling, and end-of-life care. ADEC’s mission is to empower professionals with the tools, knowledge, and compassion needed to support individuals and communities through loss, death, and grief. This presentation is a heartfelt contribution to that mission—uplifting, inspiring, and deeply human.  

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