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My New Girlfriends: Pets and Grieving
June 1, 2022
I can’t help but reflect on how caring and wise my family’s animals are. My wife died a little over two years ago, and I have remained at home with our 4-legged children who are wonderful companions. I find that pets and grieving are a good combination. They are caring and, in my case, they try to fill in as much as possible for my wife. My wife and I shared a queen-sized bed for many decades. I have kept it just the way it was when she was lying beside me. I have had so many mystical and wonderful […]
Wendy Lichtentha:l Loss to Cancer
May 26, 2022
Do you have anxiety around cancer? Join doctors Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Dr. Wendy Lichtenthal to explore Themes of Meaning for those Bereaved by Cancer. She is the Director of the Bereavement Clinic and an Associate Attending Psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Wendy-Lichtenthal_-Loss-to-Cancer.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Hey, Widowers: What’s the Hurry to Remarry?
May 23, 2022
Suddenly, it hits you, you’re a widower, and you don’t want to live the rest of your life alone. You always knew that most women outlive their husbands, so the chances were good that you would never be widowed, and you wouldn’t have to worry about living life as a widower. What you may not realize is that one in five men will be widowed. There are approximately 3.25 million widowers in the United States alone, and most dread having to grow old by themselves. For whatever their reasons, most widowed men remarry, and they do so in short order. […]
There’s a New Way to Do Grief
May 20, 2022
A New Way to Do Grief Try to think about the ways you have been taught how to grieve the loss of someone or something. When you were a child and someone in your family died, how did others react? Did you see outward expressions of grief? Did you talk about your feelings with others? Or did you see the opposite: stuffing feelings down, not talking about emotions, and putting on a happy face to move on with life? Most of the time, it is usually the latter, which is not the healthiest way to grieve the loss of someone […]
Susan Hannifin-MacNab: Navigating Grief and Trauma
May 12, 2022
Looking for fresh ideas on dealing with loss? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest social worker, educator, bereaved spouse and author of A to Z Healing Toolbox: A Practical Guide for Navigating Grief and Trauma with Intention. She is the Programs and Education Manager for Soaring Spirits International. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Susan_Hannifin_MacNab_Navigating_G.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Overcoming Male Grief: The Widower’s Journey
April 29, 2022
Overcoming Male Grief For nearly 14 years, I have dedicated my life to the service of widowers worldwide, and during that time, I have learned much about what it takes to recover from male grief. Overcoming male grief means addressing each part of their life that may have fallen into disarray following the loss. That includes their mental, physical and financial health. It includes their relationships with their children, in-laws, friends, and family. Much like an airplane preparing to take off, all systems must be in a “go mode” before the pilot commits to going airborne. While my view is […]
Carole Brody Fleet: When It Comes to Your Grief…Watch Your Reach!
April 22, 2022
Carole Brody Fleet is a multi-award winning author of four books, including twelve-time international bestseller, “Widows Wear Stilettos”. A media contributor, six-time contributor to Chicken Soup for the Soul and as an expert in grief recovery, Ms. Fleet has made nearly 1,300 radio appearances and additionally appears on numerous television programs, and worldwide in print and web media. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Carole_Brody_Fleet_When_It_Comes.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Physical Health After a Death
April 18, 2022
David Richman, Steve Parker, and Rebecca Horsley Bara join The International Day of Hope and Healing after Loss is a free online experience brought to you by the Open to Hope Foundation with the mission of helping people find hope after loss. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Physical_Health_After_a_Death.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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After Death Communication: Christine Duminiak, Eben Alexander, Elizabeth Boisson & Bill Guggenheim
April 15, 2022
In need of a dose of hope? Our mission is to provide an uplifting day of hope and healing to those grieving the loss of a loved one. The International Day of Hope and Healing after Loss is an online experience brought to you by the Open to Hope Foundation with the mission of helping people find hope after loss. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/After_Death_Communication_Christi.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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