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Dr. Robin F. Goodman: Talking to Bereaved Kids About Coronavirus
May 5, 2020
Are you wondering how to support bereaved children during these disruptive times? Join psychologist and family expert Dr. Robin F. Goodman for advice and support. Robin has done extensive research on traumatic loss and worked with individuals and families who lost someone on 9/11. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Robin-Goodman-Talking-to-Bereaved-Kids-About-Coronavirus.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Pamela Gabbay : Supporting Families Through Times of Crisis
March 28, 2020
Wondering how to support your kids in times of crisis? Pamela Gabbay Doctor of Education, Family Therapist and co-author of Understanding and Supporting Bereaved Children is full of information and advice. Pamela is a bereaved sibling and stepparent. She is the co-founder of The Satori Group, a national organization providing education and consultation to the death, end-of-life, and bereavement fields. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Pamela-Gabby-Supporting-Families-Through-Times-of-Crisis.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Coronavirus Brings Up Death Fears
March 2, 2020
My husband says I am being paranoid about the Coronavirus as I refuse to go to any place where there are crowds. My mother died when I was 13 of a virus infection. I know it can happen. Can you help me? There are many people feeing fearful about the virus This may bring up unresolved grief. Do a behavior assessment and ask yourself Is not wanting to be in crowds a new behavior? Is it impacting your activities of daily living? Is the virus a trigger for you bringing us your mother’s death? Join a grief support. Visit us […]
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It All Starts With Self Care with Nichole Stangel
February 27, 2020
Nichole Stangel, MA, MS, LPC, NCC, CT, is the Bereavement Coordinator/CISM Coordinator at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. Chair of the Southeast WI Grief Network, a leader and educator for Traumatic Incident Resource, a non-profit who provides supportive services to first responders. Published author and frequent presenter at local, state and national conferences. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/It-All-Starts-With-Self-Care-with-Nichole-Stangel.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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When Grief Resurfaces: How News of the Coronavirus Brings Back Anxiety About Death
February 3, 2020
The news about the rapid spread of the Coronavirus, including quarantines and regularly updated statistics about the dead and the infected, is enough to cause anyone anxiety. However, we recently had someone share their anxiety about how this news has brought back the death of their mother. Despite losing her mother a year ago from pneumonia, this new global health threat has stirred up her grief once more. In today’s Facbook Live video, we addressed her concerns about how to address this anxiety about death and dying. Certainly, it’s common for triggers to bring grief back to the surface. In […]
Parenting Teens Through the Grief Process with John Duffy
January 30, 2020
Dr. John Duffy is a clinical psychologist specializing in parenting, teens and relationships. He is a nationally-known speaker, podcaster, radio personality and media expert. His new best-selling book, “Parenting the New Teen in the Age of Anxiety”, was released in September. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Parenting-Teens-Through-the-Grief-Process-with-John-Duffy.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Episode 178: The Whys and Hows of Grief Support
December 15, 2019
On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview ADEC President, Dr. Phyllis Kosminsky and former ADEC President, Dr. Jon Reid, about getting back to life, after the death of a parent. Phyllis lost her mother as a child, and today is a psychotherapist in private practice, has written two books, and is an adjunct lecturer at Fordham University. Jon lost his father in his 20’s, and today is a Professor at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, and teaches grief courses at People’s University in Beijing China. The show will close with a drumming performance by Josh Robinson.
Actively Moving Forward with Kiri Meyer
December 12, 2019
Kiri Meyer MS, LPC, NCC, is a licensed Child and Family Therapist in Wisconsin, Director of Programming for Actively Moving Forward, a HealGrief.org program, and founder of StarBright Grief Guidance LLC. Kiri has made it her life’s work to educate and advocate in the fields of grief and trauma. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Actively-Moving-Forward-with-Kiri-Meyer.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Honoring My Dad with Niles Fitch
October 24, 2019
Niles Fitch is an actor and Celebrity Ambassador for a CaringHand and is spokesperson for Katie’s Club. In 2013 Niles’ father, Frederick, was diagnosed with lupus nephritis and passed away just four months later. After this life changing event Niles has become an advocate of grief programs and lupus awareness programs and is on a mission to find a cure and educate others about lupus, Niles is a Celebrity Ambassador with Lupus LA. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Honoring-My-Dad-with-Niles-Fitch.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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