Are you wondering how to connect with grieving children and help them navigate their grief? Join host Dr. Heidi Horsley and her co-host Doneley Meris, along with guests Lindsey Whissel […]
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Suffered a traumatic loss? Join Dr. Heidi Horsley and her guests Maureen Basnicki, Heather Dearman and Sallie Lynch founding members of the Survivors of Tragedy Outreach Program (STOP) an initiative […]
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You are stronger than you think you are! Join Dr. Heidi Horsley and her guests to explore childhood trauma, Inner strength, and the strength of community. Guests include Marie Clyne […]
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Wondering how to help a grieving family? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Anne-Marie Conlan LMHC Program Director of the Bereavement Center of Westchester and overseer of […]
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Wondering how families can cope with suicide? Join Dr’s Heidi and Gloria Horsley and their guest Attorney and bereaved spouse Abby Dart for candid discussion of the loss to Abby’s […]
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A Conversation with Jenny Lisk Experiencing isolation in your grief journey? Join Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley, along with guest Jenny Lisk, a bereaved mom, podcaster, and founder of the […]
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Concerned about a bereaved child? Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Frank Powers are joined by their guest Andy McNiel, a child bereavement expert. Gain valuable tips and tools on effectively […]
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Has losing a friend taken you down? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Jonas for a discussion of the complexity of the death of a friend. Jonas […]
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Is your major concern a grieving child? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Leila W. Salisbury the executive director of The Kentucky Center for Grieving Children […]
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Greg Adams, at the 44th annual conference for the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC). https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Greg-Adams-Helping-Grieving-Children-Heal.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Monique Mitchell, at the 44th annual conference for the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC). https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Monique-Mitchell-Children-and-Youth-in-Foster-Care-Grieving-Losses.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Looking for grief support and information? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Brennan Wood Executive Director of Dougy Center: The National Grief Center for Children & Families […]
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Brianne Overton, at the 44th annual conference for the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC). https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Brianne-Overton-Helping-Kids-Cope-with-Grief.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Brianne Overton, at the 44th annual conference for the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC). https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Brianne-Overton-Summer-Camp-for-Grieving-Kids.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Sarah Vollmann, at the 44th annual conference for the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC). https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Sarah-Vollmann-Healing-Through-Art-Therapy.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Have you thought about giving your loss purpose? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Sadie Cinader and learn how Sadie at age 14 has turned her losses at age […]
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Dr. Brook Griese, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist who has devoted her career to supporting the resilience and growth of children and families impacted by trauma, loss, and adversity. […]
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Dr. Donna L. Schuurman is a member of the International Work Group on Death, Dying, and Bereavement, and a founding board member of The National Alliance for Grieving Children. She […]
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Do you have a grieving child Under Age 5? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Maria Soter expert in Social Services talk about helping young siblings. Maria […]
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Are you looking for a way to discuss grief, loss and hope with your preteen? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Jessica Vitalis author of The Wolf’s […]
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Are you feeling a connection with your deceased loved one pet or human but can’t quite explain it? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Patrice Karst for […]
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Are you needing encouragement and support after the death of a spouse? Join Dr’s Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley and their guest Jenny Lisk for advice on increasing your family’s […]
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Are you looking for a path toward healing a loss? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Melissa Lyons. Melissa has helped thousands transform and move forward after […]
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Not sure what to say to a grieving child? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and grief expert Linda Goldman for advice and information on childhood loss. She is the […]
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Were you a bereaved teenager or are you worried about a bereaved teenager? Then join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their inspirational guest Dr. Frank Powers. Frank lost his father […]
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Tashel C. Bordere, PhD, CT is an assistant professor of Human Development and Family Science and State Specialist at the University of Missouri-Columbia. She serves on the Board of the […]
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Terry Sears, Sallie Lynch, Kathy Murphy, join The International Day of Hope and Healing after Loss is a free online experience brought to you by the Open to Hope Foundation […]
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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 […]
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How are the children doing? Parents and friends alike wonder how families will survive after a death. Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guests Adam Rabinovitch, bereaved sibling, […]
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Are you concerned about a grieving child? Join Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley and their guest Colleen Cherry Child Life Specialist to discuss interventions targeted at reducing child and […]
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Are you concerned about how your child is coping with grief? Join Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley in an interview with Dr. Tony Sheppard psychologist in private practice and […]
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Romi Lessig is the board chair for Camp Agape Bereavement Camp outside Austin. Since 2010, she has been a “buddy” at summer kid’s camp and facilitator at fall family camp. […]
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Tendo Mutanda is the Director of Programs & Partnerships at the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, the nonprofit organization that presents the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Tendo-Mutanda-Teens-Writing-About-Grief.mp3Podcast: Play […]
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Wondering how to deal with children who have lost a parent? This is a not to be missed show with Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley and Alesia K. Alexander, […]
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Mother to 3 children, Emma Poore is a writer and illustrator with a creative background in theatre and design. Her first book “Where are you Lydie?” is a picture book […]
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Tuesday’s Children presents A Lifetime of Healing for Families Impacted by Terrorism, Military Conflict or Mass Violence The International Day of Hope and Healing After Loss, this is a first-of-a-kind, […]
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Looking for a way to help kids deal with loss? Veronica Slater had two small children when her husband died. Her book My Father’s Kite was written for her now […]
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The International Day of Hope and Healing After Loss, this is a first-of-a-kind, virtual experience bringing together major organizations and leaders in the field devoted to supporting the bereaved. Our […]
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The International Day of Hope and Healing After Loss, this is a first-of-a-kind, virtual experience bringing together major organizations and leaders in the field devoted to supporting the bereaved. Our […]
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Michael Sean Covey is the Executive Director & Co-Founder of Bridle Up Hope, a 501c3 nonprofit organization with the mission to inspire hope, confidence, and resilience in young women […]
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Do you have a child who has lost a grandparent or is fearful of losing one? There is much in the current news about the “at risk” group that is […]
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I’m 12 years old and our family is living in a 3rd floor apartment. The phone rings on this summer day. Mom answers. I watch the color leave her face. […]
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In our predominantly fun childhood, the one thing kids were never allowed to do was to participate in the funeral-related activities when someone passed away. Grief and sadness were simply […]
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Guiding a Child Through Parent-Loss Losing a parent is a profound and challenging experience, especially for children. The loss of her beloved father forever changed my daughter’s world when she […]
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Children Shocked by Mass Tragedies In 1963, it was the assassination of a president. In 1986, it was the explosion of the Space Shuttle witnessed by millions of children on […]
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Grieving People Have All the Feelings Sometimes a death impacts a school or community organization, like a church or Boy Scout troop. A child or teacher dies, and I am […]
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Every single day, I’m seeing news of another mass shooting. It’s not okay. And more than expressing our concern about gun laws, we need to have the conversations about grief. All […]
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Telling the Children My wife was dying, and telling the children was the next step. My wife and I struck out on our journey to prepare, protect, and parent our […]
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In facilitating small groups with sometimes noncommunicative teens, my wise colleague suggested beginning the session by asking each participant to share a high and a low. A high could include […]
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