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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On this episode of Open to Hope Conversations podcast, we respond to a listener’s question. The listener said that they had a sister who was killed in an accident several […]
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I stepped onto the ice after a hiatus of ten days, a substantial break for an adult figure skater to lack practice. Ice skating is my passion, a major focal […]
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As a widower, you know that you are not the only one grieving. Following the loss of your wife, pain is felt by many others, such as your wife’s […]
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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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Finding Hope After the Death of a Child; Perspectives of bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents; Shari O’Loughlin – Moderator, Debra Fluhr, Bereaved Grandparent, Pamela Gabbay, Bereaved Sibling & Stepmother, Pamela […]
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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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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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Are you wondering how to support bereaved children during these disruptive times? Join psychologist and family expert Dr. Robin F. Goodman for advice and support. Robin has done extensive research […]
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Kris Friedman is the Executive Director of Billy’s Place. Through her own experiences encountering the death of her father as a teenager and watching a dear friend’s child deal with […]
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Coronavirus raises anxiety in all of us but bereaved kids can be especially impacted. Vicki Jay CEO for the National Alliance for Grieving Children (NAGC) a nonprofit organization that raises […]
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Learn from an expert what is needed for families coping with the Coronavirus. Dr. Donna Schuurman is a bereaved sibling and Sr. Director of advocacy & Training at the Dougy […]
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Wondering how to support your kids in times of crisis? Pamela Gabbay Doctor of Education, Family Therapist and co-author of Understanding and Supporting Bereaved Children is full of information and […]
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Betty Hawley Scott is the lead grief coach for Camp Agape Bereavement Camp for Children. She was a School Specialist in Trauma, Loss and Crisis as a school counselor. She […]
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Angie Lucas is a Utah-based children’s author and freelance writer. Her debut picture book, My Big, Dumb, Invisible Dragon, won the praise of Kirkus Reviews and Publisher’s Weekly, which called […]
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Dr. John Duffy is a clinical psychologist specializing in parenting, teens and relationships. He is a nationally-known speaker, podcaster, radio personality and media expert. His new best-selling book, “Parenting the […]
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Dr. Sandler is the co-developer of the Family bereavement Program, which was found to reduce distressing long-term grief and mental health problems and of both the children and their surviving […]
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Founder/Executive Director of Tamarack Grief Resource Center, Dr. Tina Barrett specializes in outdoor-based support. Since 1996, Barrett has directed over 120 grief camps across the country. She serves on […]
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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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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; Colleen M Cherry talks about teens grieving. https://www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Tips-on-Helping-Teens-Cope-with-a-Loss-with-Colleen-M-Cherry.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Colleen M Cherry talks about taking time with the siblings of ill children. https://www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Parenting-Siblings-of-Ill-Children-with-Colleen-M-Cherry.mp3Podcast: Play in new […]
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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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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; Kris Friedman talks about teens living with grief and death. https://www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Teen-Loss-with-Kris-Friedman.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; Angelle Richardson talks about creating your family with those that surround and love you while still exploring […]
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At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Angelle Richardson talks about creating your family with those that surround and love you while still exploring […]
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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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At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Angelle Richardson talks about young people with a traumatic past coping with grief. https://www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Loss-with-a-Traumatic-Past-with-Angelle-Richardson.mp3Podcast: Play in new […]
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At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Danielle Visone talks about kids finding support in their grief. https://www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Helping-Grieving-Kids-find-support-with-Danielle-Visone.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Danielle Visone talks about grief centers and support for young people. https://www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Help-for-Grieving-Children-with-Danielle-Visone.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | […]
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At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Rennett Bennett Burden talks about resources for the bereaved such as; Roberta’s House & United Way 211. […]
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At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Tendo Mutanda talks about The New York Life Award, underwritten by the New York Life Foundation, it […]
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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; Buffy Peters and Sasha Mudlaff share Hamilton the Bunny. https://www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Hamilton-the-Bunny-with-Buffy-Peters-and-Sasha-Mudlaff.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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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; 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; Carrie Bauer talks about what not to say to a child when attending a funeral with a […]
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At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Carrie Bauer talks about tips for attending a funeral with a child. https://www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Children-and-Funerals-with-Carrie-Bauer.mp3Podcast: Play in new window […]
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At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Corinne Gaertner talking to children about death. https://www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Telling-Your-Child-About-a-Death-with-Corinne-Gaertner.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Ashante Davis talks about working with children in hospice who will soon experience a death in the […]
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On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview Karla Helbert and Heather Stang about mindfulness, yoga, and grief. Karla is a bereaved mom, a licensed professional counselor, and […]
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