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R. Glenn Kelly: Returning to Work After a Death
August 26, 2021
Are you struggling with grief in your work community? Join Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley and R. Glenn Kelly bereaved dad and author for a discussion of moving forward after devastating loss. He is author of Grief in the Workplace, The Griefcase and his latest book Thursday in the Grotto. You can find him at https://rglennkelly.com https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/R.-Glenn-Kelly-Returning-to-Work-After-a-Death.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Mark Pitstick: Is There Life After Death?
August 12, 2021
Will I see my departed loved ones again? Join Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley and their guest Dr. Mark Pitstick for a discussion of this age-old question. Dr. Pitstick is the author of Soul Proof, Radiant Wellness, and The Eleven Questions and host of Soul-solutions radio. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Mark-Pitstick-Is-There-Life-After-Death.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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How to Help a Dying Spouse
August 8, 2021
How Can We Help a Dying Spouse? There are so many ways to help a dying spouse. When my wife, Theresa, was in the hospital, one incident made me realize that little things can make a difference. One day, a masseuse came to Theresa’s hospital room and offered to give her a massage. She accepted the offer, even though she wasn’t inclined towards massages. She really enjoyed it and felt much better. The next day the masseuse came in and made the same offer. My wife was not feeling up to it. The masseuse then turned to me and offered […]
Dealing with Guilt While Grieving
July 18, 2021
The road of grief is paved with many emotions. You can experience denial, shock, anger, fear, depression, and bargaining and guilt. You may not feel all of them, but one emotion many experience is the feeling of guilt. You may find that guilt while grieving comes at different stages of your process. Early Stage of Guilt While Grieving When you first lose your spouse, you may feel guilty about the fact that you are still here but your husband is not. You wonder how is that fair and sometimes even wish you had gone instead of him. So how do […]
Helping a Widower After the Loss
July 18, 2021
This article on helping a widower is excerpted from Widower to Widower, by Fred Colby. Purchase it on Amazon. Advice on Helping a Widower This portion of the book is meant for those of you who want to better understand or help someone who is about to or has recently lost his wife. Unless you are an experienced grief counselor, don’t give into your natural urges and start giving advice on how he should deal with his wife’s death. I found that others helped by letting me find my own solutions in my own way. Some helped me most by […]
Healing Grief Through Nature
July 18, 2021
The Cancer Diagnosis At thirty wonderful years of marriage, my husband and I were revisiting the honeymoon stage. Kids enjoying their own adult lives, and us looking forward to adventures on the road – riding motorcycles and camping around the country. Then “Stage 4 Colon Cancer” was spoken. I am not the first in the world to deal with the emotional rollercoaster ride one experiences when a loved one is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. We put on our “Super Warrior” shield, celebrating the ups, and standing strong and positive in the downs, while capping our own emotions. Not long […]
Dr. Benjamin Perkus: Aroma Therapy For Grief
July 8, 2021
Looking for ideas on dealing with recurring grief trauma? Join Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley in a conversation with Dr. Benjamin Perkus and learn how using essential oils can promote emotional wellness. He is the creator and author of The Aroma Freedom Technique. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Dr-Benjamin-Perkus-Aroma-Therapy-For-Grief.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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James Hilgendorf: Choosing Happiness After Loss
June 24, 2021
Wondering how to handle a recent Loss? Join Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley and James Hilgendorf, filmmaker, speaker, poet, and author of eleven non-fiction books for insights on coping with spouse loss. James is a long time Buddhist and the author of Capricorn & Cancer. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/James-Hilgendorf-Choosing-Happiness-After-Loss.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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From Married to Widowed: Can You Know How I Feel?
June 14, 2021
From Married to Widowed Shortly after the death of my spouse, I was filling out a form at the bank. One of the questions was what my “status” was. In the past the answer was “married,” but now I was being asked to check the “widowed” box. I could not bring myself to check the “single” box because in my heart I had not yet gone from married to widowed. So, I did what any normal griever would do in that situation: I started to cry. The teller asked me if I was okay. Did I need anything? The response […]
