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Lisa Morgan: Autisim and the Grief Journey

May 2, 2023

At the 44th annual conference for the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC) Lisa Morgan talks about autism and grief. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Lisa-Morgan-Autisim-and-the-Grief-Journey.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Amy Vogel: When You are Struggling After a Loss

May 2, 2023

At the 44th annual conference for the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC) Amy Vogel talks about reaching out when you are feeling alone. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Amy-Vogel-When-You-are-Struggling-After-a-Loss.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Kim Shute: Tips for the Holidays After a Loss

May 2, 2023

At the 44th annual conference for the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC) Kim Shute talks about having a plan for the holidays after the loss of her husband. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Kim-Shute-Tips-for-the-Holidays-After-a-Loss.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Kim Shute: Pocketgrief.com

May 2, 2023

At the 44th annual conference for the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC) Kim Shute shares her pocket grief guide for hope and healing after a loss. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Kim-Shute-Pocketgrief.com_.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Wise Old Owl: Daughter’s Favorite Stuffed Animal

April 24, 2023

Wise Old Owl Most every morning, after I brew my half-caf coffee, I make my way to our second-story porch overlooking massive oak tress in our back yard. A brackish creek meanders beyond the trees, hidden from view. It harbors Florida wildlife, red cardinals, blue jays and finicky squirrels scampering about in search of acorns from the oaks. And then there is the grey owl, whose distinctive call is not a hoot, but more of a “coo “, a very loud coo. Hearing her “coo” gives me an eerie sense of mystery and awe. I relish my time on our […]

Stacey Lynn Cripps: Tapping Into Your Gifts of the Spirit

April 13, 2023

  Isn’t it time that you opened your spiritual gifts? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Stacey Lynn Cripps Spiritual Medium, Mentor and Advisor, to explore the Gift of Spirit including Rock N’ Roll Heaven.  She is the author of the guided meditation album, “Guided Meditations to Awaken to Spirit”.

Association for Death Education and Counseling 44th Annual Conference on April 25-29, 2023

April 12, 2023

Joy Berger joins Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley on a podcast to share the details about the upcoming Association for Death Education and Counseling 44th Annual Conference on April 25-29, 2023. Joy Berger, DMA, FT, BCC, MT-BC serves the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC) as their new Executive Director. Dr. Berger brings extensive national leadership and clinical care experience. She was awarded the National Heart of Hospice Psychosocial/Spiritual Care, and authored Music of the Soul – Composing Life Out of Loss. Sign up for the conference today: https://www.adec.org https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Sibling-Loss-Panel.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Jen Gilchrist: Activating your Healing Energy

March 30, 2023

Are you struggling with having clarity of your unique purpose and spiritual gifts? Join Dr. Gloria Horsley and her daughter Rebecca Horsley Bara and their guest Spiritual Mentor Jen Gilchrist for a lively discussion of how to cultivate you intuition and align with your power. She is the founder of Soul Success Unleashed. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Jen-Gilchrist-Activating-your-Healing-Energy.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Shayna and Dave Miles: Turning to Faith After Loss

March 22, 2023

Has your faith been tested?  Join Dr. Gloria Horsley and her daughter Rebecca Horsley Bara for an informative interview with bereaved parents Shayna and David Miles. Learn how their faith and love have carried them through the death of their 2-year-old son Levi.  They are the co-founders of the Levi Miles Foundation. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Shayna-and-Dave-Miles-Turning-to-Faith-After-Loss.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download