Do you feel your loss is overlooked? Find inspiration in stories by others who have lost siblings.
Mitch Carmody a bereaved dad, artist, author, and grief influencer has been serving the bereaved for over 30 years since the death of son Kelly James in 1987. Mitch speaks […]
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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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Craig McMahon started his career in 2004 producing LionsGate thriller movies but later moved into focusing on family films. He writes, directs, edits and is the camera operator on all […]
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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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Geoff Johns is an award-winning screenwriter and producer and one of the most successful comic book writers of his time. After graduating Michigan State University, Geoff moved to Los Angeles […]
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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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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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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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The death of her 14 year old son, Connor in a small plane crash led Shari O’Loughlin on a journey to be the Executive Director of the Compassionate Friends. Shari […]
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Nichole Stangel, MA, MS, LPC, NCC, CT, is the Bereavement Coordinator/CISM Coordinator at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. Chair of the Southeast WI Grief Network, a leader and educator for Traumatic […]
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On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley respond to Susan’s question: My sister was killed in an accident several years ago and the death of Kobe Bryant and […]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi discuss the different ways people grieve and respecting your grief style as well as the grief styles of others. https://www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Honoring-Your-Grief-with-Dr.-Gloria-and-Dr.-Heidi-Horsley.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | […]
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Katy Kay Foster has survived a lifetime of hidden grief searching for her twin. She knew she was a twin but was not allowed to claim such a special bond […]
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On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley discuss the positive benefits that can be gained by joining a grief group whether it is professionally or peer lead. […]
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Tune in to Dr. Heidi Horsley and Dr. Gloria Horsley when they answer Matthew’s question: My sister’s fiancé was driving the car the car when she was killed. It was […]
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Sarah Lyman Kravits served as the Sibling Coordinator for the Bereaved Parents of the USA after her brother was killed by an impaired driver in 2014. She leads a BPUSA […]
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It will be 2 years ago in April when my son died. He drank a lot and that drinking caused his heart to become weak and in the night it […]
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Carrie pike is the creator of Carrie Bears, a company passionate about helping others through their grief process by making bears out of a loved ones clothing. For almost 20 […]
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Meet Lynda Fishman, author of Repairing Rainbows and survivor of an unspeakable tragedy. When Lynda was 13, her mother and two sisters were killed in a plane crash. Her father […]
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Lita Lopez is an Actor, Writer, and Producer. She grew up in Odessa, Texas in a family of 9 children. In 2008 her brother, Noel, was murdered. In honor of […]
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William’s brother Ryan passed away 3 years ago playing water polo. At the time, he was a famous youtuber with a message called Zero Hoots. Last year, William decided to […]
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Fran Solomon never imagined she’d find herself in the field of death & dying. After triggering events brought episodes of deep grief, Fran refocused her energy into a quest for […]
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Christopher Shank is a surviving sibling of Cpl. Jeremy Shank, who lost his life in Iraq in September 2006. Christopher is a filmmaker and is currently working for Tragedy Assistance […]
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Zander Sprague is the go to speaker and author for Sibling Loss. His mission is to help sibling survivors define their loss and choose a positive pathway. His internationally acclaimed […]
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Being pregnant with my first child several years after losing my sister Jane, there was no question in my mind of wanting to name the child for my late sister. […]
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We have been sheltered in place for over a month with an abundance of time to think. Not always a prescription for those of us who have lost loved ones […]
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One life ends, and a new chapter begins. My father’s decline and ultimate death emancipated me, letting the reins loose that I held so tightly. My father and I had […]
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Much as twins often have a sense when the other is in danger, so do some sisters. The night Jane died, the exact time of her death, both Margie and […]
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There is no one like a sister. Sisters are constant, champions, and competitors. Margie, Judy, Jane. I am a sister. I had those relationships. I had them for the […]
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At the annual ADEC (Association of Death Education and Counseling), I spoke with Stephen Stott about the loss of his sister and how eventually he found peace and hope with […]
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The amusement park rides illustrate the trajectory of revelation and power of change. Every ride makes us feel different sensations, from the slow to the chilling speed of the roller […]
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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. Heidi and Dr. Gloria Horsley interview Rebecca Bara, owner of Baptiste Yoga Silicon Valley and Sarah Franco, Yoga Instructor at Lyons Den Power Yoga about helping […]
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On this show Dr. Heidi Horsley and her guest Co-Host Jordon Ferber, interview bereaved siblings, Keith Singer, Jason Wendroff-Rawnicki, and Kevin Bartini. These guys get real with their grief, and […]
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On this show Dr. Heidi Horsley along with guest co-host Keith Singer, interviews three bereaved siblings. Mary Kate Boylan, Kimmy Meyer, and Jason Wendroff-Rawnicki about the impact that sibling loss […]
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On this show Dr. Heidi Horsley interviews five bereaved siblings. Jordon Ferber, Keith Singer, Mary Kate Boylan, Jason Wendroff-Rawnicki, and Kevin Bartini, who talk candidly about what parents really need […]
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On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview bereaved siblings Sarah Lyman Kravits and Jordon Ferber, about living their lives without their brothers’. Sarah leads a Bereaved […]
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On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley explore how film gives voice to grief and recovery. Guests include bereaved siblings Kathy and Arnie Sparnins, Executive Producers of Voices […]
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On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley explore the impact of sibling loss throughout the life cycle. Guests include bereaved siblings, Kathy and Arnie Sparnins, Executive Producers of […]
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Loss of a sibling especially a twin is a devastating experience as there are many identity issues. On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley discuss with Carolyn Shane […]
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On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley discuss with Alison Jacobson CEO/Executive Director of First Candle and Nicole Alston Founder and President of Ok2Grieve how they have dealt […]
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