Hurting and in pain and looking for hope? In times of bereavement watch, read and listen to stories of hope and recovery.
Paula Meyer and Denise Dielwart are bereaved widows who collaborate to help other widows get back in the game of life in months not years. Denise is collaborating with Paula […]
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Mary Beth Lamey, LISW-CP is a licensed clinical social worker with over twenty years of experience in the field of grief and loss, having worked in both hospice and the […]
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Kiri Meyer MS, LPC, NCC, is a licensed Child and Family Therapist in Wisconsin, Director of Programming for Actively Moving Forward, a HealGrief.org program, and founder of StarBright Grief Guidance […]
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Larry M. Barber is a minister, licensed professional counselor, and certified thanatologist (specialist in the study of death, dying and bereavement). His interest in the field of death and bereavement […]
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Jill Stephenson speaks nationwide advocating for veterans, organ donation and Gold Star families. Through her adversities she has found hidden blessings and made it her mission to instill positivity and […]
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Dr. Ann Schiebert is the bereaved mother of Michael who in 2008, at the age of thirty-eight, died of an accidental overdose. During the twenty years between discovering her son’s […]
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Jan Warner created Grief Speaks Out, an online community that offers support and strength to over two and a half million “Grief Warriors” around the world. A “Grief Warrior” herself, […]
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Niles Finch is an actor and Celebrity Ambassador for a CaringHand and is spokesperson for Katie’s Club. In 2013 Niles’ father, Frederick, was diagnosed with lupus nephritis and passed away […]
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On this show Dayna Deaton discusses her father’s death and the difficult transitions for adults losing a parent. Dana is bringing her diverse background to integral life coaching. She is […]
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Rayna Vaught Godfrey, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist in private practice and a bereaved sibling specializing in grief and loss. A member of the Association for Death Education and Counseling, […]
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Dave is a bereaved spouse who uses his life experience to introduce successful people to themselves. He helps them balance health and happiness with significant achievement. He shows them how […]
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In 2010, after 29 years with ABC News in Washington, D.C., editor and technical director Mike Kravinsky embarked on a new career in narrative filmmaking. Kravinsky has received both an […]
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Paul Rubin is the Executive Director of Camp Good Mourning!, a 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides FREE bereavement camp programs for Long Island children who are coping with the loss […]
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Mackenzie is a poet, memoirist, dedicated yoga practitioner and trauma-informed yoga teacher to many diverse communities. She has a particular affinity and skill for working with teens. Her teaching philosophy […]
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On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley discuss how grief induces the body’s stress response. Tips are given on what a grieving person can do to decrease the […]
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Claire Bidwell Smith is a licensed therapist specializing in grief and the author of several books about grief and loss. The Rules of Inheritance was a Barnes & Noble Discover […]
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Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley discuss how a death impacts us physically, psychologically and emotionally throughout our lives, both positively and negatively. https://www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Post-Traumatic-Growth-with-Dr-Gloria-and-Dr-Heidi-Horsley.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | […]
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Danita Ogandaga is a Social Worker turned authority on grief and restoration after the death of both her parents. She teaches on the orphan spirit, emotional healing and overcoming obstacles. […]
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Justine is an Author, Speaker, and Certified Daring Way™ and Dare to Lead™ Facilitator (based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown), she has over 19 years of experience in […]
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Dr. Heidi Horsley and Dr. Gloria Horsley give insights about taking care of yourself and your loved ones after a traumatic loss. It’s not just the loss of those we […]
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Ann Irr Dagle is the co-founder and Executive Director of the Brian Dagle Foundation and Brian’s Healing Hearts Center for Hope and Healing in Niantic, Connecticut, a board member of […]
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At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Margaret Nye talks about the loss of her sister and how she went on to find hope […]
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At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Jim Santucci talks about Dads and grief and where to find support. https://www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Dads-Navigating-the-Loss-of-a-Child-with-Jim-Santucci.mp3Podcast: Play in new window […]
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At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Juli Friedman talks about finding support for she and her son after the death of her husband. […]
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R. Glenn Kelly is a bereaved father, award winning grief support author, public speaker, leadership coach, and former business executive. He provides keynote and workshop presentations on the diversity in […]
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At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Roni Vallejos talks about how children grieve differently. https://www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Ages-and-Stages-of-Grieving-Kids-with-Roni-Vallejos.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Elisa Edmondson talks about living with grief and death. https://www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Making-Memories-After-Suffering-a-Loss-with-Elisa-Edmondson.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Maya Montemurro her journey after the loss of a sibling. https://www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/After-the-loss-of-a-sibling-with-Maya-Montemurro.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Shari O’Loughlin talks about support and hope after the loss of a child. https://www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/A-Path-Forward-After-the-Loss-of-a-Child-with-Shari-OLoughlin.mp3Podcast: Play in new […]
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At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Shari O’Loughlin talks about support and hope after the loss of a child. https://www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/The-Loss-of-a-Child-Is-there-Hope-with-Shari-OLoughlin.mp3Podcast: Play in new […]
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At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Angelle Richardson talks about sitting in silence with grief. https://www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Sitting-with-Someone-in-the-Silence-of-their-Grief-with-Angelle-Richardson.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Michele Neff Hernandez is the founder and executive director of Soaring Spirits International, an international widowed peer-support network which has served over three million widowed people over the past ten […]
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En la Alianza Nacional para Niños Afligidos, 23º Simposio Anual sobre el Duelo de los Niños; Aned Willig habla de hablar sobre el proceso de duelo. https://www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Aned-Willig-at-The-National-Alliance-for-Grieving-Children.mp3Podcast: Play in new […]
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At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Aned Willig talks about speaking up in the grieving process. https://www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/You-are-the-Voice-with-Aned-Willig.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Betty Scott talks about Camp Agape, a grief camp for children. https://www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Camp-Agape-Bereavement-Camp-for-Children-with-Betty-Scott.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | […]
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At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Gabe Iacoboni talks about how to share the grief journey with kids. https://www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Talking-About-Grief-with-Kids-with-Gabe-Iacoboni.mp3Podcast: Play in new window […]
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At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Betty Scott talks encouraging and listening to an angry grieving person. https://www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Anger-and-Grief-with-Betty-Scott.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | […]
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At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Betty Scott talks about listening to grieving people after a loss. https://www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Encouraging-and-Listening-to-Grieving-Person-with-Betty-Scott.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | […]
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At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Jenny Lisk talks about parenting after the loss of a spouse. https://www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/A-Grieving-Mom-with-Jenny-Lisk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | […]
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At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Teri Kinkade talks about finding a listening and supportive friend in grief. https://www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Coming-Alongside-Grievers-to-Listen-with-Teri-Kinkade.mp3Podcast: Play in new window […]
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At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Peter Willig talks about grief work. https://www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Good-Work-is-not-Just-Tears-with-Peter-Willig.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Carrie Pike talks about memorializing those we have loved and lost. https://www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Memorializing-Those-We-Love-with-Carrie-Pike.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | […]
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On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview Claudia Coenen and Josh Robinson about Expressing Grief Creatively. Claudia is a widow, the creator of the Karuna Cards, and […]
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On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview ADEC President, Dr. Phyllis Kosminsky and former ADEC President, Dr. Jon Reid, about getting back to life, after the death […]
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On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview Paul Denniston, about how yoga helped him heal after his sister Ella died of cancer. Paul created Grief Yoga and […]
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On this show, Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview David Kessler, about how the grief expert handles grief. David is a world renowned expert on grief, whose 21 yr. […]
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On this show, Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview David Kessler, about how the grief expert handles grief. David is a world renowned expert on grief, whose 21 yr […]
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On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr Heidi Horsley interview Roy Davies, and Anne Castaldo about surviving the death of a son. Roy and Anne both serve on the National […]
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On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley talk with Carrie Pike, Anne Castaldo, and Barbara Redfield about life without their Dad’s. Carrie Pike, is the founder of Carrie […]
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On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley discuss with Valerie Samuels, founder of A Mother’s Heart Ministry, and author of Always My Twin, and Nicole Alston, Founder and […]
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