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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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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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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.
Am I a Sibling if my Siblings Have Died?
January 22, 2024
Am I a Sibling if my Siblings Have Died? “I am the middle of three, and sadly, I lost both my sisters.” This is who I am. As a bereaved sibling, when asked the challenging question, “how many siblings do you have?”, I sometimes hold my breath. I struggle how to answer the question, and often reply, “it’s just me.” Now, after decades of not revealing the truth, I understand that I am forever Judy, the middle sister. This is my identity, past, present, and future. The Siblings The black-and-white photograph of the three Lipson sisters squished together on the […]
Finding a Path Through Unresolved Grief
January 8, 2024
The First Moments of Grief After landing at Miami International Airport on the evening of June 8th, 2005, I hopped in a friend’s car and said, “Take me to William.” Arriving at my brother’s home guarded by the City of Miami Police and covered in crime scene tape, I ran to the officer, begging, “Please, I’m his sister, I have to go to him.” The police officer shook his head no. Touching the front gate, my fingers slid down the tape as I collapsed in my friend’s arms. After a while, regaining strength to hold myself upright, I said, “Take […]
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.
