Do you feel your loss is overlooked? Find inspiration in stories by others who have lost siblings.
How Guilt Shows Itself More than any other emotion, guilt arguably dominates the mental life of a sibling who losing a sibling. This guilt can take many forms, depending on […]
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Is Sibling Loss a Trauma? One phenomenon inherent in the popularizing of psychology over the last few decades has been the incorporation of “buzzwords” into our lexicon. An example is […]
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When Siblings Die Young Many decades ago, there was a little girl who had a wonderful life. She lived comfortably, with two parents who adored her, a younger brother she […]
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“I thought: maybe death isn’t darkness, after all, but so much light wrapping itself around us— as soft as feathers— that we are instantly weary of looking, and looking, and […]
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Losing a Sibling is Unique Losing a sibling is different from other losses. At times I find myself becoming extremely nostalgic, and it is difficult not having a cohort with […]
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Being a sibling survivor can make one feel like an alien at times. There may be a classroom full of students who are dealing with a divorce at home. But […]
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Learning Bad News The sun beamed brightly as my 34-year-old brother David and I laughed and reminisced while walking along the sandy shores of Coast Guard National Seashore in Cape […]
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My parents never spoke about my beloved sisters Margie and Jane as the pain too hard for them. I followed their lead and did not mention Margie and Jane. For […]
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No Recipe for Grief I reread the rabbi’s eulogy from my sister Jane’s funeral. He had said, “There is no satisfactory answer to understanding why bad things happen to good […]
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Are you stressed about doing an on-line memorial service? Join Dr. Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Barry Koch for support in creating a beautiful, unique on-line memorial service. […]
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Siblings; Cindy Tart, Zander Sprague, Dr Chris Lourenco, Jason Wendroff Rawnick, Jason Stout and Jordon Ferber join The Open to Hope International Day of Healing After Loss.
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Men, isn’t it time you got grief support? Join Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley and their guest Paul Madsen, a man’s man. Paul shares how he found hope after […]
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The International Day of Hope and Healing After Loss Conference, brought you you by the Open to Hope Foundation, helping people find hope after loss.
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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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Lo Anne has studied various forms of healing for thirty years. Raising her six children was catalytic for studying nutrition, charismatic healing, therapeutic touch, the mind-body connection, and various forms […]
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David Kessler is a grief specialist, speaker, and author of six books, including his latest bestselling book, Finding Meaning. He co-authored two books with Elisabeth Kübler Ross. His first book […]
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Has Covid played games with your grief? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest David Hargrave, licensed social worker and bereavement counseling professional with Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare for […]
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Are you looking for spiritual growth? Join Dr’s Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley and their guest Dr. Galen Goben for a look at the intersection between death, spiritual growth, […]
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Have you sensed your deceased loved one? Join Dr’s. Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Julie Strassman Spiritual Counselor and Bereavement Coordinator with Bethesda Hospice Care in St. Louis, […]
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Looking for an in-depth dive into sibling loss? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and Jason Gots bereaved sibling, writer and podcaster. Jason teaches Narrative Podcasting in Columbia University’s graduate […]
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Do you believe in Premonition? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Joni Sensel how her beliefs helped her move from grief to find greater meaning in love […]
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Are you looking to fix your grief? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Addison Brasil for a look at how Addison has honored rather than fix his […]
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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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At the Helping Parents Heal in Phoenix, AZ 2022; Psychic Medium, Fara Gibson, shares tools for your healing journey. It is only human to ask questions when a loved one […]
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At the Helping Parents Heal in Phoenix, AZ 2022; William Peters, shares his shared death experiences and the peace that these experiences bring loved ones. Thank you for sharing the […]
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At the Helping Parents Heal in Phoenix, AZ 2022; Noelle LaLiberty, shares how she helps others find hope after loss. Thank you for sharing the journey from bereaved to shining […]
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At the Helping Parents Heal in Phoenix, AZ 2022; Dr. Mary Neal, shares her thoughts on grief, love and healing. Thank you for sharing the journey from bereaved to shining […]
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At the Helping Parents Heal in Phoenix, AZ 2022; Stacey Lynn Cripps, Spiritual Medium & Mentor, shares her journey to mediumship and helping others connect with loved ones. Thank you […]
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At the Helping Parents Heal in Phoenix, AZ 2022; Stacey Cripps, Spiritual Medium & Mentor, shares her journey to mediumship and helping others connect with loved ones. Thank you for […]
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At the Helping Parents Heal in Phoenix, AZ 2022; Shining Light Parent, Louise Crist, shares her journey after the transition of her daughter and how she found hope and healing. […]
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At the Helping Parents Heal in Phoenix, AZ 2022; Paul Denniston, shares how he has helped himself and others heal their grief through movement. Thank you for sharing the journey […]
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At the Helping Parents Heal in Phoenix, AZ 2022; Shining Light Sibling, Alysha Rivas, shares her journey after the transition of her sister and how she found hope and healing. […]
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At the Helping Parents Heal in Phoenix, AZ 2022; Mark Anthony, JD Psychic Explorer (also known as The Psychic Lawyer) is a fourth-generation psychic medium who communicates with spirits. He […]
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At the Helping Parents Heal in Phoenix, AZ 2022; medium, Melanie Workman, shares her journey in helping others whose loved ones have transition find hope and healing. Thank you for […]
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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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Do you need mental health support after a traumatic loss? Join Dr’s Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley and their guest Michael Morisette who after the murder of his daughter Kristina […]
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At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved sibling, Jason Wendroff Rawnicki, talks about creating connections with your partner after after they’ve suffered a […]
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At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved sibling, Jason Wendroff Rawnicki, talks about creating connections with people you love after you’ve suffered a […]
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At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved sibling, Jason Wendroff Rawnicki, talks about finding community in The Compassionate Friends Sibs. groups. Remember, […]
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At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved sibling, Jason Wendroff Rawnicki, talks about finding community in The Compassionate Friends Sibs. groups. Remember, love […]
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At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved sibling, Mandelyn Reese, talks about finding community after a loss. Remember, love soars through the clouds […]
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At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved sibling, Mandelyn Reese, talks about serving others after a death. Remember, love soars through the clouds […]
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At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved sibling, Christi Haverovich, talks about finding hope after a loss. She shares her journey after the […]
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At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; Harriet Hodgson, talks about doodling through grief. She shares her journey of doodling and writing to help […]
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At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved sibling, Abby Arkon, talks about finding friendship and community after a loss. Remember, love soars through […]
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At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved sibling, Jordon Feber, talks The Compassionate Friends conference and the opportunity to show up as Russel’s […]
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At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved sibling, Jordon Feber, talks about finding the tools to grieve the way he needs to after […]
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Have you considered the impact of grief on your brain? It is time that you did! Join Dr’s Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley and their guest Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor for […]
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At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved sibling, Sarah Hartranf, talks about finding hope and honoring her brother. Remember, love soars through the […]
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Are you still haunted by a substance related death? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guests Judy Mandel, Glen Lord, and Dr. Tanya Lord for a discussion of […]
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