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Music is Healing and Meaningful Music has always enriched my life, shared with my beloved sisters, Margie and Jane. As girls, we loved attending Broadway musicals. We listened to the […]
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Why is grief still such an uncomfortable word for so many? It is a conversation that makes some people cringe. They do not have the tools to say, “I’m sorry, […]
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November 1 would have marked a decade, the Grand Finale of Celebration of Sisters, an annual ice skating event to benefit Massachusetts General Hospital to commemorate the lives and memories […]
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This is an excerpt from Rock On: Mining for Joy in the Deep River of Sibling Grief, which is available https://www.amazon.com/Rock-Mining-River-Sibling-Grief/dp/1732888892/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2V353DVSRK5ZL&keywords=rock+on+mining+for+joy+in+the+deep+river+of+grief&qid=1576002958&sprefix=Rock+On%3A+Mining+for+%2Caps%2C155&sr=8-1 Chapter 10: Blessings in the Lessons Sisters Yvon Stokkink […]
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This is an excerpt from Rock On: Mining for Joy in the Deep River of Sibling Grief, which is available https://www.amazon.com/Rock-Mining-River-Sibling-Grief/dp/1732888892/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2V353DVSRK5ZL&keywords=rock+on+mining+for+joy+in+the+deep+river+of+grief&qid=1576002958&sprefix=Rock+On%3A+Mining+for+%2Caps%2C155&sr=8-1 Chapter 8: Losing Anger Jeneen Gallagher: interviewed in June […]
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This is an excerpt from Rock On: Mining for Joy in the Deep River of Sibling Grief, which is available https://www.amazon.com/Rock-Mining-River-Sibling-Grief/dp/1732888892/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2V353DVSRK5ZL&keywords=rock+on+mining+for+joy+in+the+deep+river+of+grief&qid=1576002958&sprefix=Rock+On%3A+Mining+for+%2Caps%2C155&sr=8-1 Chapter 3: Be Brave Early Friday morning when I […]
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This is an excerpt from Rock On: Mining for Joy in the Deep River of Sibling Grief, which is available https://www.amazon.com/Rock-Mining-River-Sibling-Grief/dp/1732888892/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2V353DVSRK5ZL&keywords=rock+on+mining+for+joy+in+the+deep+river+of+grief&qid=1576002958&sprefix=Rock+On%3A+Mining+for+%2Caps%2C155&sr=8-1 Chapter 2: The Stroke of Time Rocky began to […]
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This is an excerpt from Rock On: Mining for Joy in the Deep River of Sibling Grief, which is available https://www.amazon.com/Rock-Mining-River-Sibling-Grief/dp/1732888892/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2V353DVSRK5ZL&keywords=rock+on+mining+for+joy+in+the+deep+river+of+grief&qid=1576002958&sprefix=Rock+On%3A+Mining+for+%2Caps%2C155&sr=8-1 Chapter 1: Secret Keepers On a sub-zero winter night […]
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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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Janice Nadeau, Ph.D, is a psychologist, marriage and family therapist, nurse and author of Families Making Sense of Death. She has been active in the loss and grief field for […]
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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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Struggling with grief? Join Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley in an interview with Sharon Ehlers founder of Grief Reiki® – award-winning Author, Grief Educator, Death Midwife and Reiki Master […]
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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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Losing a twin in a unique experience for both mother and child. Valerie Samuels is the mother of 5 surviving children. She lost her twin daughter, Gina nine days after […]
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Had a loss, looking for support? Join Dr. Heidi and Dr. Gloria Horsley and bereaved sibling Mackenzie Drazan for a discussion of MiResource a web based platform which can help […]
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Jason Snyder came to the world of addiction and recovery through family tragedy and personal struggle with addiction. He lost both of his siblings to drug overdose and as a […]
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Has it occurred to you that healing grief must occur on a physical as well as an emotional level? Join Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley and Brandi Hamlin, bereaved […]
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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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Having lost her only sibling, mother, and most recently her husband, Jennifer O’Brien encourages compassionate, real conversation about caregiving and end of life through her book, The Hospice Doctor’s Widow: […]
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Are you afraid you will never be happy again? Join Chelsea Hanson, a leading grief expert and educator, who will discuss “joy blocks” and ways to overcome them. Chelsea presents […]
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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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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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