Open to Hope Articles

Anna Bradfield: Finding Hope from Hopelessness

September 12, 2023

Anna Bradfield at the 46th Conference of The Compassionate Friends talks about finding hope. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Anna-Bradfield-Finding-Hope-from-Hopelessness.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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When a Parent Starts Dating: The Role of Adult Children

September 11, 2023

Dating After a Spouse-Loss Our society has so many expectations for us after our spouse has died. We should grieve—depending on the expectations of our friends, religious traditions, or workplace expectations—for anywhere from a few weeks to many years. The reality of course is that we will grieve for however long we will grieve. The world might forget that we lost the love of our lives; but we don’t. Our friends, even family members, might encourage us to move on before we are ready because they need us to move on. Contrarily, if we feel ready to build a new […]

Steve Parker: Moving Through Your Grief, Mind, Body and Soul

September 1, 2023

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/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Steve-Parker-Moving-Through-Your-Grief-Mind-Body-and-Soul.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Rachael Kodanaz: Managing Possessions After a Loss

August 24, 2023

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 on dealing with items in a thoughtful and caring manner. Her books include Finding Peace: One Piece at a Time: What to do with your loved one possessions; Living with Loss One Day at a Time and Grief in the Workplace.  She is also an Open to Hope writer.   https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Rachael-Kodanaz-Managing-Possessions-After-a-Loss.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Nathan Peterson: The Value of Rest in Grief

August 21, 2023

Nathan Peterson at the 46th Conference of The Compassionate Friends annual conference. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Nathan-Peterson-The-Value-of-Rest-in-Grief.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Kelly Sibley: Permission to Feel is Permission to Heal

August 20, 2023

Kelly Sibley, at the 46th Conference of The Compassionate Friends talks about practicing mindfulness and gratitude. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Kelly-Sibley-Permission-to-Feel-is-Permission-to-Heal.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Kelly Sibley: Healing From the Inside Out

August 20, 2023

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/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Kelly-Sibley-Healing-From-the-Inside-Out.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Harriet Hodgson: Patience in Grief

August 19, 2023

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/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Harriet-Hodgson-Patience-in-Grief.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Sheila Thayer: Finding Hope After the Loss of a Spouse

August 18, 2023

Sheila Thayer, at the 46th Conference of The Compassionate Friends talks about the loss of her husband. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Sheila-Thayer-Finding-Hope-After-the-Loss-of-a-Spouse.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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