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The soul and grief are deeply intertwined in many spiritual and philosophical traditions. It’s only natural that after someone dies, those they leave behind will start to question and want […]
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The Realization I have 4 parents and yet most times, I feel parentless. The Story of My Parents The story of my parents began in the midst of two affairs […]
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The First Christmas Stocking The first Christmas stocking I ever made was in 1960. I was 10 years old and living in Walnut Creek, California with my parents, Ted and […]
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Funeral Provides Children with Full Picture of Dad During the day of my father Leo’s funeral, his sons were treated to much praise and tributes from members of the Factory […]
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On Labor Day, I spent the afternoon going through memory boxes in my father’s basement. Six white cardboard containers with my name written in Sharpie. As I opened each one, […]
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Losing Mom as a Teen I was only 18 when my mother succumbed to pancreatic cancer. However, in the following two decades, I persistently avoided the profound pain of being […]
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Join Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley, and their guest Jon Lefrandt, as they delve into the impact of grief on your overall well-being. Jon, who personally experienced the emotional strain […]
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Facing challenges in your grief journey? Join Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley, accompanied by guest Hope Edelman, for an insightful exploration of the enduring grieving process. Hope, a bestselling author […]
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Concerned about a bereaved child? Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Frank Powers are joined by their guest Andy McNiel, a child bereavement expert. Gain valuable tips and tools on effectively […]
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Alan Pedersen is an award-winning speaker, songwriter and recording artist. His inspirational message of hope and his music have resonated deeply with those facing a loss or adversity in their […]
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The International Day of Hope and Healing after Loss is a free online experience brought to you by the Open to Hope Foundation with the mission of helping people find […]
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Paul Denniston is the founder of Grief Yoga® and the author of Healing Through Yoga: Transform Loss into Empowerment. The mission of Grief Yoga is to use movement, breath, and […]
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At the annual Open to Hope International Day of Hope and Healing, Denna Babul talks about: Big Dreams: Understanding How Trauma Can Sideline Your Dreams And What You Can Do […]
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The Open to Hope Foundation Day of Hope and Healing welcomes; Ron Villano, MS, LMHC, ASAC, CCH. He is a leading expert in working through change. As a father who […]
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Al Johnson, an Episcopal Priest, has dedicated numerous years to serving as a parish priest, and presently, he contributes to Bishop Sean Rowe’s staff in Northwestern Pennsylvania and Western New […]
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The International Day of Hope and Healing after Loss is a free online experience brought to you by the Open to Hope Foundation with the mission of helping people find […]
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With a remarkable 35-year association with The Dougy Center, the inaugural bereavement center for children in the United States, Dr. Donna Schuurman stands as an internationally recognized authority in the […]
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Are you able to live in the now and not let the past or future overwhelm you? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their inspirational guest Roberta Kuriloff. Roberta […]
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Has grief taken you down? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Beth Marshall for an inscriptional story of how she went from despair into a world again […]
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Are you feeling alone in your grief? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Heidi Gessner. She is an Open to Hope writer, an ordained United Church of […]
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Is your major concern a grieving child? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Leila W. Salisbury the executive director of The Kentucky Center for Grieving Children […]
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Looking for Inner peace after a traumatic loss? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Caro Brookings who after her mother’s tragic suicide finally was able to heal […]
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Looking for new and innovative techniques to deal with grief? Join Dr’s. Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest multi-award-winning psychologist Dr. Andy Ho for a discussion of mindful compassion […]
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Brian Janes and Dr Gloria Horsley at the 46th Conference of The Compassionate Friends. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Brian-Janes-and-Dr-Gloria-Horsley_-Volunteering-After-a-Loss.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Joanne Fink at the 46th Conference of The Compassionate Friends. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Joanne-Fink_-Supporting-Those-Who-Are-Bereaved.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Joanne Fink at the 46th Conference of The Compassionate Friends. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Joanne-Fink_-Finding-People-Who-Speak-Your-Loss-Language.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Katy Leach at the 46th Conference of The Compassionate Friends. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Katy-Leach-Things-You-Dont-Want-To-Hear-at-a-Funeral.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Ghislaine Thomsen at the 46th Conference of The Compassionate Friends. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Ghislaine-Thomsen_-Finding-a-New-Purpose-to-Life.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Finding that your family members are having financial issues after a death. Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Lori R. Sackler to discuss the elephant in the […]
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Renate Herberger at the 46th Conference of The Compassionate Friends talks about suicide and helping others.
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Renate Herberger at the 46th Conference of The Compassionate Friends talks about suicide and helping others.
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Renate Herberger at the 46th Conference of The Compassionate Friends talks about suicide and helping others. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Renate-Herberger_-Help-with-Suicide-and-Helping-People-who-are-Struggling.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Anna Bradfield at the 46th Conference of The Compassionate Friends talks about finding hope. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Anna-Bradfield_-Finding-Hope-from-Hopelessness.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Have you considered that your grief may be an opportunity for change? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Sherry Walling. Sherry is a practicing Psychologist who after […]
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At the 46th Conference of The Compassionate Friends Steve Parker talks about finding what makes you whole in the grief conference. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Steve-Parker_-Moving-Through-Your-Grief-Mind-Body-and-Soul.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Have you considered that your grief may be an opportunity for change? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Sherry Walling. Sherry is a practicing Psychologist who after […]
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Are you wondering how to deal with your deceased loved one’s things? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Rachael Kodanaz, author and bereaved widow for a discussion […]
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Nathan Peterson at the 46th Conference of The Compassionate Friends annual conference. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Nathan-Peterson_-The-Value-of-Rest-in-Grief.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Kelly Sibley, at the 46th Conference of The Compassionate Friends talks about practicing mindfulness and gratitude. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Kelly-Sibley_-Permission-to-Feel-is-Permission-to-Heal.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Kelly Sibley, at the 46th Conference of The Compassionate Friends talks about giving yourself permission to feel difficult emotions https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Kelly-Sibley_-Healing-From-the-Inside-Out.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Harriet Hodgson, at the 46th Conference of The Compassionate Friends talks grief and how she has moved through it. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Harriet-Hodgson_-Patience-in-Grief.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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How does one go on after the death of a spouse? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Kim Shute who after the sudden death of her husband […]
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At the 46th Conference of The Compassionate Friends Dr. Bob Baugher talks about guilt and can I begin to forgive myself. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Dr-Bob-Baugher-How-Do-I-Forgive-Myself-.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Discover hope amidst multiple losses with insights from Dr. Gloria Horsley, Dr. Heidi Horsley, Jennifer O’Brien, and Dr. Barbara Hopkinson. Explore their personal journeys of overcoming the initial belief […]
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Does it feel impossible to develop passion and purpose after loss? Join Dr. Gloria Horsley and her daughter Dr. Heidi Horsley, along with their guests Elizabeth Coplan, Ken Ross, and […]
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What is unique about anticipated loss and how does one find hope again? Join Dr. Gloria Horsley and her daughter Dr. Heidi Horsley, along with their guests Ken Ross, Elizabeth […]
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Does moving from grief to peace after a loss feel impossible? Join Dr. Heidi Horsley, and her guests’ Heather Stang, Dr. Wendy Lichtenthal, and Gina Moffa, as they discuss how […]
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Have you ever wondered how to make meaning after a loss? Join Dr. Heidi Horsley, and her guests’ Dr. Wendy Lichtenthal, Gina Moffa, and Heather Stang as they discuss meaning […]
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Are people telling you that in order to move on after a loss, you have to let go? Join Dr. Heidi Horsley, and her guests’ Gina Moffa, Heather Stang, and […]
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Are you feeling overwhelmed and trying to figure out how to cope with the loss of a parent? Join Dr. Heidi Horsley and her guest’s Adam Rabinovitch, Claire Sharkey, and […]
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