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Cara Belvin: Supporting Bereaved Children
May 2, 2024
Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley, alongside guest Cara Belvin, to discuss how the death of her mother inspired her to establish the nonprofit organization Empower. This organization aids children in navigating life without their parents. Cara transitioned her career from being a School Psychologist working with disabled children to nonprofit management and philanthropy. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Cara-Belvin-Supporting-Bereaved-Children.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Soul and Grief Connection
April 8, 2024
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 to find meaning. Grief can lead individuals to ask questions, prompting them to think about the nature of existence and the soul’s relationship with the material world. This journey, though difficult, can lead to profound insights and philosophical and spiritual growth, reshaping our understanding of life and death. BELIEVING IN THE AFTERLIFE Believing in the afterlife can offer immense comfort to those grieving, providing a sense of continuation beyond physical […]
Jon Lefrandt: Navigating Grief Together
April 4, 2024
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 and health repercussions following his father’s death, recognized the importance of providing assistance to those in similar situations. This realization led him to establish For Grief, a platform offering resources and support precisely when you require it, ensuring that no one has to face the journey of grief in isolation. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Jon-Lefrandt-Navigating-Grief-Together.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Hope Edelman: Challenges in Your Grief Journey?
March 7, 2024
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 of eight nonfiction books, including “Motherless Daughters” and “Motherless Mothers,” as well as her latest work, “The AfterGrief,” provides valuable perspectives on long-term grief and coping strategies. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Hope-Edelman-Navigating-Persistent-Grief.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Parentlessness with Parents
March 2, 2024
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 that my mother and father had with each other; my mother having an affair outside of her marriage with the man I grew up knowing as Daddy; and my biological father having an affair outside of the marriage and family he’d built with his wife and three children. My biological father continued to raise his growing family, including a sibling my same age, a few short minutes away from where […]
Navigating Support for Bereaved Children
February 15, 2024
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 helping bereaved kids. Andy, the Executive Director of the Satori Group, brings expertise in child advocacy and is the co-author of “Understanding and Supporting Bereaved Children.” https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Andy-McNiel-Navigating-Support-for-Bereaved-Children.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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International Day Of Hope And Healing After Loss Conference Candle Lighting
February 7, 2024
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 lives and have made him one of the most popular, in-demand presenters in the world on finding hope after loss. Since the death of his 18-year-old daughter Ashley in 2001, Alan has traveled to more than 1,500 cities speaking and playing his original music. Alan also successfully served four years as the Executive Director of The Compassionate Friends, the largest grief organization in the world. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/International-Day-Of-Hope-And-Healing-After-Loss-Conference-Candle-Lighting.mp3Podcast: Play in new window […]
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After Life
February 7, 2024
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 hope after loss. Our expert presenters have generously donated their time, talents, and advice to share with you. On this panel are: Elizabeth Boisson, Moderator – Gary Schwartz, Ph.D., Dr. Mark Pitstick, Lenore Matthew, and Ph.D., Mark Anthony. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/After-Life.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Paul Dennitson: Healing Grief Yoga
February 7, 2024
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 sound to release pain and suffering to connect to empowerment and love. Grief Yoga combines many different forms of yoga to channel and release anger to allow unresolved grief a compassionate space to breathe and move. His gentle work creates a safe space of movement and healing to transform trauma and connect to the resilient loving warrior within. Paul has taught and trained this practice to thousands of therapists, counselors, […]
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