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David Kessler: The Decision to Live Again
March 8, 2023
David Kessler is a grief specialist, speaker, and author of six books, including his latest bestselling book, Finding Meaning. He co-authored two books with Elisabeth Kübler Ross. His first book received praise from Saint (Mother) Teresa. He facilitates a new model of online grief groups that are attended by people worldwide and leads one of the most respected online grief certificate programs. He is the founder of Grief.com which has over five million visits yearly from 167 countries. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/David-Kessler-The-Decision-to-Live-Again.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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David Hargrave: Dealing with Grief Post Pandemic
February 16, 2023
Has Covid played games with your grief? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest David Hargrave, licensed social worker and bereavement counseling professional with Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare for ideas on how to honor and grieve those we have lost during the pandemic. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/David-Hargrave-Dealing-with-Grief-Post-Pandemic.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Jill Johnson: Dealing with Spouse Loss Expectations
February 9, 2023
Who am I without my spouse? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Jill Johnson LCSW for a lively discussion of societies expectations for those who have lost a partner. She co-founded Central Counseling Services in Riverside California and is the author of The Rebellious Widow: A practical guide to love and loss. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Jill-Johnson-Dealing-with-Spouse-Loss-Expectations.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Dr. Galen Goben: Spiritual Growth After Loss
February 2, 2023
Are you looking for spiritual growth? Join Dr’s Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley and their guest Dr. Galen Goben for a look at the intersection between death, spiritual growth, and development. Dr. Goben is a pastor and certified Thanatologist. He was a sought-after Celebrant prior to joining Forest Lawn as Grief Support Director. Find out more about The Association Of Death Education and Counseling https://www.adec.org/page/2023-Conference https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Dr-Galen-Goben-Spiritual-Growth-After-Loss.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Why Some Widows Choose Not to Date Again
January 28, 2023
Being a widow is hard. Anywhere! Starting over in a new area adds more layers of adjustment. I’ve been meeting people and attending events, but it’s a lot of couples. So, I finally decided to go to a “widows walk.” I’m cringing even writing this. There’s gotta be a better name! Women’s Walk is better, if you ask me. I was looking forward to meeting other women who are part of this club I never asked to join. After all, we had an immediate connection. Questions About Dating Life If only it were that easy. I arrived on time and […]
Julie Strassman: Communicating with Deceased Loved Ones
January 26, 2023
Have you sensed your deceased loved one? Join Dr’s. Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Julie Strassman Spiritual Counselor and Bereavement Coordinator with Bethesda Hospice Care in St. Louis, MO. for a discussion of spiritual care to bereaved people who have had sensory experiences with deceased loved ones. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Julie-Strassman-Communicating-with-Deceased-Loved-Ones.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Rob Swymer: Surrendering to Adversity
January 12, 2023
What if your losses were pointing you toward something even bigger? Join Dr. Gloria Horsley and Rob Swymer to learn how loss has allowed him to live a more authentic life. Rob is the author Surrender to Your Adversity: How to Conquer Adversity, Build Resilience and Move Toward Your Life’s Purpose. He is a successful businessman, life coach and Tony Robbins Platinum Partner. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Rob-Swymer-Surrendering-to-Adversity.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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How Widows Can Improve Their Self-Talk and Move Forward with Grief
January 10, 2023
Self-Talk Matters Your internal dialogue and self-talk determine how you feel about yourself and how you act in the world. For widows, it’s especially important to understand how your self-talk promotes or prohibits healing after a spouse or partner dies. It’s not uncommon for widows to focus on negative thoughts because they’re overwhelmed with grief, realizing all the secondary losses that accompany the death of a spouse, and feeling the hopelessness of being suddenly solo. Widows often have lots of negative internal dialogue after their spouse or partner dies because death is devastating, and the self-talk in a widow’s brain […]
Barbara J Hopkinson: Spouse Loss On line Dating After Loss
January 5, 2023
Are you considering on-line dating? Join Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr Frank Powers and guest Barbara Hopkinson for a discussion of using dating apps after spouse loss. Barbara is founder of A Butterfly’s Journey™ and author of A Butterfly’s Journey: Healing Grief After the Loss of a Child (memoir) and Faces of Resilience: A Modern Look. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Barbara-J-Hopkinson_-Spouse-Loss-On-line-Dating-After-Loss.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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