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Sibling Loss in Childhood is Trauma
March 16, 2023
Is Sibling Loss a Trauma? One phenomenon inherent in the popularizing of psychology over the last few decades has been the incorporation of “buzzwords” into our lexicon. An example is the use of the term “trauma.” This term is used frequently by both the media and lay people in everyday conversation to describe a variety of experiences. We state that someone has been “traumatized” by various situations. But what specifically does that mean? What differentiates a truly traumatizing experience from a merely unpleasant one? Most present-day psychologists would admit that there is no definitive answer to this dilemma, and that […]
Barry Koch: On-line Memorials
March 16, 2023
Are you stressed about doing an on-line memorial service? Join Dr. Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Barry Koch for support in creating a beautiful, unique on-line memorial service. Barry is the bereaved dad of Harper Edward and the co-founder of TGBeyond. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Barry-Koch-On-line-Memorials.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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When Siblings Die Young
March 13, 2023
When Siblings Die Young Many decades ago, there was a little girl who had a wonderful life. She lived comfortably, with two parents who adored her, a younger brother she could boss around, two equally doting sets of grandparents, a great-grandmother who thought she could do no wrong, and a great aunt who was captivated by her. Too young to realize her family was not rich, she lived in a cozy house with her own room. The girl loved animals and music, and her favorite toys were the plastic and stuffed animals she collected. Never having been away from home […]
What We Say to The Dying
March 13, 2023
“I thought: maybe death isn’t darkness, after all, but so much light wrapping itself around us— as soft as feathers— that we are instantly weary of looking, and looking, and shut our eyes, not without amazement, and let ourselves be carried, as through the translucence of mica, to the river that is without the least dapple or shadow— that is nothing but light—scalding, aortal light— in which we are washed and washed out of our bones. — from “White Owl Flies Into and Out of the Field ”, by Mary Oliver Can Death be About Light? In her poem “White […]
Sibling Loss Pane
March 10, 2023
Siblings; Cindy Tart, Zander Sprague, Dr Chris Lourenco, Jason Wendroff Rawnick, Jason Stout and Jordon Ferber join The Open to Hope International Day of Healing After Loss. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Sibling-Loss-Panel.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Paul David Madsen: Grief Support for Men
March 9, 2023
Men, isn’t it time you got grief support? Join Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley and their guest Paul Madsen, a man’s man. Paul shares how he found hope after losing his wife and daughter just 9 months apart. He is the author of Men Grieve, Too — Tools to Help Men Rebuild After the Death of a Loved One.” https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Paul-David-Madsen-Grief-Support-for-Men.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Afterlife Panel with Elizabeth Boisson, Dr. Jeff O’Driscoll, Suzanne Giesemann, Jeff Olsen and Dr. Christopher Kerr
March 8, 2023
The International Day of Hope and Healing After Loss Conference, brought you you by the Open to Hope Foundation, helping people find hope after loss. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Afterlife-Panel.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Dr Brook Griese: The Healing Power of Connection
March 8, 2023
Dr. Brook Griese, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist who has devoted her career to supporting the resilience and growth of children and families impacted by trauma, loss, and adversity. She is the board chair and former CEO of Judi’s House/JAG Institute, a comprehensive family bereavement center she co-founded with her husband Brian in memory of his mother who died when he was 12. Since 2002, this Colorado nonprofit has provided grief care to more than 12,000 children and caregivers, created a grief-informed network of providers through its internship and postgraduate training programs, and helped elevate the issue of childhood […]
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Lo Anne Mayer: Spirituality and Grief
March 8, 2023
Lo Anne has studied various forms of healing for thirty years. Raising her six children was catalytic for studying nutrition, charismatic healing, therapeutic touch, the mind-body connection, and various forms of meditation. She is a student of a “Course in Miracles” and Edgar Cayce as well as a reiki master. As a certified teacher of Louise Hay’s “Healing Your Life” course, she taught the course for twelve years, which led to private consultations. Inspired by her training with Alma Daniel to teach “Angel Meditation”, Lo Anne produced and hosted a television show entitled “Angels at Work,” which emphasized the good […]
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