When Deaths Accumulate
Posted on July 14, 2019 - by Judy Lipson
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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I Will Always Love You
Posted on July 11, 2019 - by Judy Lipson
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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Sisters: The Last of Three
Posted on December 27, 2018 - by Judy Lipson
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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Sibling Loss: Interview with Stephen Stott
Posted on December 22, 2018 - by Heidi Horsley
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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Revelations Along the Grief Ride
Posted on December 5, 2018 - by Judy Lipson
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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Multiple Sibling Loss: Interview with Shavaun McGinty
Posted on September 3, 2018 - by Heidi Horsley
At the annual ADEC (Association of Death Education and Counseling), I spoke with Shavaun McGinty, an expert on sibling loss. In the video below I talk to Shavaun about the […]
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Remembering a Big Sister Who Struggled with Eating Disorder
Posted on December 8, 2017 - by Judy Lipson
I never comprehended the summer of 1970. At age 14, I witnessed my beautiful older sister Margie fading away when she picked me up from overnight camp. My sister whom […]
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Honoring Your Grief with Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley
Posted on July 11, 2019 - by admin
Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi discuss the different ways people grieve and respecting your grief style as well as the grief styles of others.
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Twin Loss A Hidden Grief with Katy Kay Foster
Posted on July 4, 2019 - by admin
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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Why Join A Grief Group with Dr. Heidi Horsley and Dr. Gloria Horsley
Posted on June 18, 2019 - by admin
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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Dealing With Survivors with Dr. Heidi Horsley and Dr. Gloria Horsley
Posted on June 4, 2019 - by admin
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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Grief Changes Everything with Sarah Lyman Kravits
Posted on April 25, 2019 - by admin
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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Don’t Ask Me To Get Over Grief with Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley
Posted on April 23, 2019 - by admin
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: When Do You Clean Out The Closet?
Posted on April 18, 2019 - by admin
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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Lynda Fishman: Grief and Repairing Your Rainbows
Posted on March 21, 2019 - by admin
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 and Finding Your Good Balloon
Posted on February 28, 2019 - by admin
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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Giving A Hoot About Death with Will Harryman
Posted on February 14, 2019 - by admin
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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Help I am Grieving! Support for young adults ages 18-25 with Fran Solomon
Posted on February 7, 2019 - by admin
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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Chris Shank: Military Loss: The Ultimate Sacrifice
Posted on November 22, 2018 - by admin
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: Murder; Finding A Positive Pathway
Posted on October 11, 2018 - by admin
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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Gabriel Rao: Guys Losing Brother’s
Posted on July 12, 2018 - by admin
Gabriel Rao was called to a life of service after the unexpected death of his brother, Elijah while being deployed to Afghanistan. Gabriel has facilitated group retreats and wilderness expeditions […]
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Mitch Carmody and Jacob Yurich: Twin Loss
Posted on January 25, 2018 - by admin
Mitch Carmody a nationally recognized grief authority and author of “Letters To My Son, is a bereaved Dad and bereaved sibling. His twin sister Sandy died in 1985. Joining Mitch […]
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Kelly Griffith: Sibling Loss-Tragedy Assistance Program
Posted on January 11, 2018 - by admin
Kelly Griffith is the TAPS Magazine Editor and Manager of Internal Communications and the surviving sister of Marine Corps Maj. Samuel Griffith. Kelly’s background in journalism and the profound impact […]
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Kathy Miller: Chippy Chipmunk Deals With Loss
Posted on November 23, 2017 - by admin
Kathy M. Miller is an award-winning author and photographer of the Chippy Chipmunk picture book series. Her latest book “Chippy Chipmunk: Friends in the Garden” helps children who are grieving. […]
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Dr. Christina Hibbert: Coping With Family Crisis
Posted on September 7, 2017 - by admin
Dr. Christina Hibbert is a clinical psychologist and author specializing in women’s mental health, grief/loss, parenting, pregnancy, and personal growth. In 2007 her sister and brother-in-law died due to unfortunate […]
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Lisa Nalbantov: Sibling Loss
Posted on August 31, 2017 - by admin
Lisa Miller Nalbantov is an adult bereaved sibling. Her sister, Stephanie, the youngest of 3, died suddenly and unexpectedly at the age of 24. Realizing the limited availability of resources […]
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Brent Green: Questions Of The Spirit
Posted on August 24, 2017 - by admin
In 2015 Brent Green’s sister Judy died of lung cancer leaving him as the final surviving member of his nuclear family. Brent began his career as a psychologist moving on […]
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Alan Pedersen: The Compassionate Friends: A Place of Hope
Posted on June 8, 2017 - by admin
On this how Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley discuss with Executive Director of The Compassionate Friends Alan Pedersen the grief journey and how The Compassionate Friends supports those […]
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Christine Rosenblatt : Missing Gemini: A Tale of Twin-Loss
Posted on May 18, 2017 - by admin
Christine Rosenblatt is the composer of “Missing Gemini: A New Musical.” This intimate story tells a tale of twin-loss, illustrating with nautical flair how grief affects family dynamics. Christine is […]
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Stephen Stott: Sibling Loss
Posted on April 27, 2017 - by admin
Stephen Stott is a social worker and the Counseling Coordinator & LGBTQ Advocate for the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors of Military Loss (TAPS). He serves on the diversity commission […]
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Michelle Getchell: Twinless Twins
Posted on April 20, 2017 - by admin
Michelle became a member of Twinless Twins (TTSGI) in 1994 after the loss of her identical twin, Missy. She created the Twinless Times Newsletter and has served as the Executive […]
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Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley: Bonding With Surviving Siblings
Posted on January 19, 2017 - by admin
What was your response to the deaths of Carrie Fisher and a day later her mother Debbie Reynolds’s? On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley discuss Facebook posts […]
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Sallie Lynch and Jim Giaccone: Losing A Sibling in a Terrorist attack
Posted on January 12, 2017 - by admin
Sallie Lynch is the Development Consultant for Tuesday’s Children an organization formed in response to September 11, 200l. Tuesday’s Children is an organization supporting families and communities impacted by terrorism […]
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Episode 169: Finding Hope Through Baptiste Yoga
Posted on July 8, 2019 - by admin
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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Episode 167: Big Boys Do Cry; Guys Get Real About Sibling Loss
Posted on June 8, 2019 - by admin
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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Episode 166: Sibling Loss; The Impact it Has on our Lives Forever
Posted on June 8, 2019 - by admin
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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Episode 165: Sibling Grief; What Parents Really Need to Know!
Posted on June 7, 2019 - by admin
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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Episode 161: Where’s the Grief? A Candid Conversation About Sibling Loss
Posted on March 8, 2019 - by admin
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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Episode 158: Giving Voice to Grief and Recovery
Posted on February 5, 2019 - by admin
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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Episode 157: Navigating Life After a Sibling Loss
Posted on February 5, 2019 - by admin
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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Episode 147: Who Am I Now?
Posted on October 9, 2018 - by admin
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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Episode 145: Babies Don’t Die. Why Mine?
Posted on October 5, 2018 - by admin
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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Episode 144: Dads and Sons Get Real With Their Grief
Posted on September 26, 2018 - by admin
On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley explore the unique aspects of men and grief with bereaved fathers Babe Muro and Arnie Wendroff along with their bereaved sons […]
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Episode 141: Grief Shock; Your Body Is Your Buddy
Posted on September 24, 2018 - by admin
On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview Jason Wendroff-Rawnicki, co-founder of Shine Yoga Center and Heather Stang podcast host and author of Mindfulness & Grief on the […]
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Episode 133: Peer Support Can Change Your Life
Posted on June 27, 2018 - by admin
On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview comedian and bereaved sibling Jordon Ferber, Manhattan chapter leader for The Compassionate Friends and Katherine Castelo social worker providing support […]
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Episode 123: On The Road Again-Angels Across The USA Tour
Posted on February 26, 2018 - by admin
On this show Dr. Heidi Horsley talks with Alan Pedersen, singer, songwriter and bereaved parent. Alan is the past Executive Director of The Compassionate Friends and is currently on the […]
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Episode 121: Impact of Sibling Loss in Early and Later Life
Posted on February 23, 2018 - by admin
On this show Dr. Heidi Horsley and Alan Pedersen explore with Allie Franklin Sims, whose baby brother “Big A”, died when she was four and Mitch Carmody who whose twin […]
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Episode 120: Resources for grieving families
Posted on January 8, 2018 - by admin
On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley highlight three outstanding programs for grieving families. Nancy Cincotta MSW talks about her work with families at Camp Sunshine in Maine. […]
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Episode 114: Guys and Grief, Healing Stories of Sibling Loss with Zach Sullivan and Ryan Tomasello
Posted on November 17, 2017 - by admin
On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley discuss the healing power of stories with two bereaved siblings; Zach Sullivan bereaved brother of Kyle and Ryan Tomasello bereaved […]
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Episode 102: Fay Zenoff and Julia Sachs-Finding Oneself After Sibling Loss
Posted on March 27, 2017 - by admin
How’s your mother? Take care of your parents! But what about me? On this show Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and Alan Pedersen, Executive Director of The Compassionate Friends, discuss […]
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