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Denna Babul: Big Dreams Do Come True
February 6, 2024
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 To Start Dreaming Again. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Denna-Babul-Big-Dreams-Do-Come-True.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Ron Villano – 5 Tips on How to Embrace Change in Your Grief Journey
February 6, 2024
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 lost his 17-year old son over 25 years ago, he always speaks from the heart as his bereavement journey continues. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, he works with others on how to work through difficult times. He is the founder and director of Family & Personal Counseling which has five offices in the greater Long Island Area, and offers in-office and telehealth sessions throughout New York State. And as […]
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Reverend Al Johnson – Grief, God, and Gratitude
February 3, 2024
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 York. Al’s journey has been marked by personal tragedy; his son Nicholas died of Leukemia in 1989. Driven by his own experiences with grief, Al pursued and earned his Doctor of Ministry Degree, devoting extensive hours to support the bereaved by delving into the intersection of spirituality and grief. Recently, Al authored the poignant memoir, “GRIEF SET FREE,” which offers insights and solace to those navigating the turbulent waters of […]
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Parent Loss Panel
January 31, 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 Meghan Riordan Jarvis, Moderator – Hope Edelman, Barri Leiner Grant, Brennan Wood, Allison Gilbert, Claire Bidwell-Smith, Ken Ross https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Parent-Loss-Panel.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Dr. Donna Shuurman – The Grief Pill is Coming; What to Know Before You Swallow It!
January 31, 2024
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 field of grief, focusing on bereaved children, teenagers, and families. As the author of “Never the Same: Coming to Terms with the Death of a Parent,” Donna has contributed significantly to the discourse on coping with loss. Her expertise has attracted attention from various media outlets, including The New York Times, USA Today, and Redbook, where she has been featured in interviews. Donna’s commitment extends to her role on the […]
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Episode 212: Embracing Hope Anew After Multiple Losses
January 22, 2024
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 that finding hope was impossible. Jennifer O’Brien, author of the award-winning book “The Hospice Doctor’s Widow: A Journal,” and Dr. Barbara Hopkinson, founder of “A Butterfly’s Journey,” a non-profit focusing on resilience after loss, share their experiences of ultimately finding hope despite initial doubts.
Roberta S. Kuriloff Staying Present in a Shifting World
December 28, 2023
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 has suffered major losses throughout her life including the deaths of her mother, her loving partner and separation from her family as a child. She is a lawyer, and activist. Her latest book is “Framing a Life”. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Roberta-S-Kuriloff-Staying-Present-in-a-Shifting-World.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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The Last Christmas Stocking
December 24, 2023
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 Lillian. We didn’t have too many Christmas rituals, no church services or Advent candles. There was a china nativity set. It was small, but had all the important characters. We had a tree, of course. And my stocking. That red felt stocking was put up every year and I found it filled up every Christmas morning. As the Christmas of 1960 approached, my mom said, “This will be Daddy’s last […]
Episode 210: Developing Passion and Purpose After Loss
December 21, 2023
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 Claudia Coenen to discuss how they eventually found passion and purpose after loss. Elizabeth Coplan turned her personal loss into the groundbreaking play cycle Grief Dialogues. Ken Ross is the son of Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross and serves as the founder and President of the EKR Foundation. Claudia Coenen is the author of the acclaimed book, Seasons of Grief: Creative Interventions to Support Bereaved People.
