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Dr. Beth Hewett: Journeying with the Bereaved

May 31, 2023

Dr. Beth Hewett, at the 44th annual conference for the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC). https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Dr.-Beth-Hewett-Journeying-with-the-Bereaved.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Dr. Jill Harrington and Alex LaMorie: Autism and Grief

May 30, 2023

Dr. Jill Harrington and Alex LaMorie, mother/son team, at the 44th annual conference for the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC). https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Dr.-Jill-Harrington-and-Alex-LaMorie-Autism-and-Grief.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Elaine Ostrum: Sharing Your Story of Grief with Others

May 30, 2023

Elaine Ostrum, at the 44th annual conference for the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC). https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Elaine-Ostrum-Sharing-Your-Story-of-Grief-with-Others.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Brennan Wood: Helping Bereaved Kids and Families

May 18, 2023

Looking for grief support and information? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Brennan Wood Executive Director of Dougy Center: The National Grief Center for Children & Families based in Portland, Oregon. Brennan not only talks the talk, but she has walked the walk when at age 12 her mother died. Brennan is the author of A Kids Book About Grief. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Brennan-Wood-Helping-Bereaved-Kids-and-Families.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Brianne Overton: Helping Kids Cope with Grief

May 17, 2023

Brianne Overton, at the 44th annual conference for the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC). https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Brianne-Overton-Helping-Kids-Cope-with-Grief.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Brianne Overton: Summer Camp for Grieving Kids

May 17, 2023

Brianne Overton, at the 44th annual conference for the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC). https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Brianne-Overton-Summer-Camp-for-Grieving-Kids.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Sarah Vollmann: Healing Through Art Therapy

May 17, 2023

Sarah Vollmann, at the 44th annual conference for the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC). https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Sarah-Vollmann-Healing-Through-Art-Therapy.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Amy Turner: Going Through Your Grief and Loss Journey

May 17, 2023

Amy Turner, at the 44th annual conference for the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC).   https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Amy-Turner-Going-Through-Your-Grief-and-Loss-Journey.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

After Mom’s Death, Daughter Struggles With Dad’s Girlfriend

May 13, 2023

Daughter Struggles with Dad’s Girlfriend Heather asks for advice: In November, it will be two years since my mother died after a prolonged illness. My father started dating a woman this summer. I supported him finding companionship. He and Mom were together for 35 years, so it had been a long time since he was alone. Unfortunately, I have not dealt well with the reality of his girlfriend. He wants to include her in all of our family gatherings and has told me that he expects me to become friends with her. My mom and I were very close before […]