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Traumatic Grief and Anger – Lew Cox

March 23, 2006

HEALING THE GRIEVING HEART Traumatic Grief and Anger Host: Dr. Gloria Horsley With guest: Lew Cox March 23, 2006 G: Hello. I?m Dr. Gloria Horsley, with my co-host Dr. Heidi Horsley. We?ve been on the air for almost a year now and have added a new and exciting dimension to the program. My daughter, Dr. Heidi Horsley, has graciously accepted co-hosting Healing the Grieving Heart with me. Heidi is a bereaved sibling and has had two losses due to miscarriage. In addition to teaching intervention for grief and loss and bereavement at Columbia University, she has worked in a number […]

Suicide’s Legacy of Complex Grief and Compassion – Dr. Cay Randall-May

March 9, 2006

HEALING THE GRIEVING HEART Suicide?s Legacy of Complex Grief and Compassion Host: Dr. Gloria Horsley With guest: Dr. Cay Randall-May March 9, 2006 G: Hello. I?m Dr. Gloria Horsley. Welcome to Healing the Grieving Heart, the show that deals with the realities of surviving after the loss of a child. You may feel that your life has ended and that you can?t make it another day, but hold on. My guests and I are here each week to tell you that we have made it and so can you. We realize that what was important to you before your child […]

Cay Randall-May; Suicides Legacy of Complex Grief and Compasison

March 9, 2006

Cay shares her journey after her son’s death by suicide. She found solace through prayer and artisitc expression. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2006/03/Cay_Randall-May_030906.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

The Afterlife Connection: Jane Greer

March 2, 2006

HEALING THE GRIEVING HEART The Afterlife Connection Host: Dr. Gloria Horsley With guest: Jane Greer March 2, 2006 G: Hello, I?m Dr. Gloria Horsley. Welcome to Healing the Grieving Heart, a show of hope and renewal for those who have suffered the loss of a child and a show of hope, understanding and insight to those who support the bereaved both professionally and personally. When the show first aired on June 1, I thought of it as a show for parents, grandparents, and siblings who had lost a child. I now realize that the show is a great benefit to […]

The Bereaved Marriage: Mel Erickson

February 26, 2006

HEALING THE GRIEVING HEART The Bereaved Marriage Host: Dr. Gloria Horsley With guest: Mel Erickson February 16, 2006 G: Hello. I’m Dr. Gloria Horsley. Welcome to Healing the Grieving Heart. There’s a myth abroad that those who lose a child are at high risk for divorce. In fact, some say that divorce is inevitable. It’s not enough for us to lose our children but we may also struggle to keep our marriage together. Twenty-two years ago, I was warned by friends and professionals alike that after Scott?s death, I would be the lucky exception if our marriage stayed together. ?Well,? […]

Mel Erickson: The Bereaved Marriage

February 16, 2006

Mel Erickson shares her experience of marriage after the loss of her son. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2010/10/Mel-Erickson-The-Bereaved-Marriage.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Marilyn Heavlin: Spiritual Grief Relief

February 9, 2006

Marilyn Heavlin talks about the death of her three sons and how she has used the word of God to heal. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2010/11/Marilyn-Heavilin-Spiritual-Grief-Relief.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

David Morrell: Syncronicity; Making Sense of Loss

February 2, 2006

David shares his story of the loss of his son and shares his book Fireflies. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2006/02/David_Morrell_020206.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

French Smith: Dealing With Professionals and the Loss of a Troubled Child

January 26, 2006

French shares the story about the death of his son who was wrongly prescribed medication which led to his death. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2006/01/French_Smith_012606.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download