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Laura Vargas LMSW: Loss Due to Substance Use
July 20, 2023
Are you or someone you know looking for support for a loss due to substance use? Join Dr. Heidi Horsley and Rebecca Horsley Bara and their guest Laura Vargas to discuss holistic bereavement support after a substance use death. She developed Philly Heals and is currently working with SADOD a Massachusetts-based grief support organization for those who have been affected by the death of someone from a substance-use-related cause. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Laura-Vargas-LMSW-Loss-Due-to-Substance-Use.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Even After Death, He’s ‘Still With Us’
June 24, 2023
Still With Us As I walked across the stage to get my degree, I told myself “You are still with me.” As I begin the start of a new year, I tell myself, “You are watching over me.” As I accomplish goals, I tell myself, “You are cheering me on.” As I go from one milestone to the next, I tell myself, “You are proud of me.” As I go through seasons of storms, and when I struggle, I tell myself words of encouragement that you used to tell me. I have so many memories to share with you. I […]
Nathan Peterson: Remembering the Love
June 22, 2023
Join Dr. Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest bereaved dad, singer, songwriter and author Nathan Pederson for a discussion of how to let go and dance again while still remembering your deceased loved one. His latest Single Release, Masks: a song about finding togetherness in the midst of covid is played on the show. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Nathan-Peterson-Remembering-the-Love.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Father’s Day After a Daughter Has Died
June 18, 2023
Father’s Day After a Daughter Has Died Father’s Day in our house is a mixed blessing. Even though some of our six children and 13 grandchildren will come to celebrate, my husband, Ray, is still very conscious of the empty chair that would have been occupied by our daughter, Cyndi, who died tragically almost 18 years ago. The hole is Ray’s heart comes up in conversations only once in a while these days. His eyes grow sad but there are no obvious tears. Just a quiet faraway look in his eyes. All of our conversations are divided into two sections […]
When a Couple Grieves Differently: After a Child Dies
June 15, 2023
Mom and Dad Grieve Differently The death of a child is a devastating loss for anyone; it is even more difficult for a marriage. For the marriage to survive, both partners need to work through their own grief while, at the same time, allowing space for the other to grieve. If the partners blame themselves or the other for the loss, grief becomes not only isolating but conflicted. Other complications surrounding the death—an accident, illness, or suicide—can make it even more difficult for the couple to find compassion for one another. Some limited research and plenty of anecdotal evidence tells […]
Prayer for an Empty Chair
June 13, 2023
Dear Empty Chair, We hold a place for you, Where you used to be, As we glance over and remember what used to be. The memories we cherish fondly and sometimes we remember with our tears, Tears because we miss you after all these years. We remember fondly the celebrations, the holidays, and the meals together as a family. While we still celebrate and have meals together, there are others in our lives now who haven’t met you, and we wish you could have been here to meet them. But God had other plans for you, And over time, we […]
Denise Ganulin Healing Your Soul
June 8, 2023
Are you carrying around a heavy load of grief? Join Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley and singer/songwriter and bereaved parent Denise Ganulin. Denise will share with you her road to healing and recovery after the death of her only child Holland. She is the author of Becoming In-Lightened. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Denise-Ganulin-Healing-Your-Soul.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Neil Chethik: Women Supporting a Man in Grief
June 2, 2023
Neil Chethik, Executive Editor for the Open to Hope Foundation, at the 44th annual conference for the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC). https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Neil-Chethik-Women-Supporting-a-Man-in-Grief.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Neil Chethik: What Kind of Griever Are You?
June 2, 2023
Neil Chethik, at the 44th annual conference for the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC). https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Neil-Chethik-What-Kind-of-Griever-Are-You-.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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