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HealGrief, home of Actively Moving Forward (AMF): Grief in the Digital World…How do we embrace it?
July 8, 2020
The International Day of Hope and Healing After Loss, this is a first-of-a-kind, virtual experience bringing together major organizations and leaders in the field devoted to supporting the bereaved. Our mission is to provide an uplifting day of hope and healing to those grieving the loss of a loved one, a loss made more difficult due to this pandemic. HealGrief®, a 501(c)3 non-profit, is a social support network connecting grieving individuals to others while providing the tools and resources to guide one’s journey with grief into a healthy post bereavement growth. Everything they do is inspired by their core belief […]
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Geoff Johns: Stargirl My Smart Funny Late Sister
July 3, 2020
Geoff Johns is an award-winning screenwriter and producer and one of the most successful comic book writers of his time. After graduating Michigan State University, Geoff moved to Los Angeles and began assisting legendary Superman director Richard Donner. While filming on set in New York, Geoff started his comic book career with Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E. for DC Comics. A New York Times best-selling author, Geoff has written some of the most recognized and highly-acclaimed superhero stories of the modern era, the most recent being the critically-acclaimed Watchmen sequel entitled Doomsday Clock with longtime collaborator, illustrator Gary Frank. Under his Mad […]
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Bridle Up with Michael Sean Covey
June 18, 2020
Michael Sean Covey is the Executive Director & Co-Founder of Bridle Up Hope, a 501c3 nonprofit organization with the mission to inspire hope, confidence, and resilience in young women through equestrian training. Prior to this position, Michael Sean was a management consultant for Cicero Group. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Political Science with honors from Brigham Young University. Michael Sean is passionate about the world of social impact and helping others to recognize their worth and potential. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Bridle-Up-with-Michael-Sean-Covey.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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What’s in a Name?
May 9, 2020
Being pregnant with my first child several years after losing my sister Jane, there was no question in my mind of wanting to name the child for my late sister. How would my parents feel? Out of respect to their grief with great trepidation, I asked the question about having a grandchild sharing the name of their deceased daughter. Thankfully I received the green light. The pregnancy progressed and my deepest desire for a girl to be able to use the name of my treasured sister not divulged to a living sole, kept quiet in my own thoughts. Should the […]
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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COVID-19 Reminiscences: Two Lost Sisters
May 4, 2020
We have been sheltered in place for over a month with an abundance of time to think. Not always a prescription for those of us who have lost loved ones coupled with the repeated stories of daily multiple deaths. I have chosen to distance myself from the news and focus on being grateful that my family and now extended family are all safe and healthy. With time on our hands, although challenging, the best practice for me best is to produce a schedule into a non-scheduled existence, finding projects and activities to fill up the days which seem to be […]
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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Shari O’Loughlin: Compassionate Friends Giving Hope In A Time of Anxiety
March 27, 2020
The death of her 14 year old son, Connor in a small plane crash led Shari O’Loughlin on a journey to be the Executive Director of the Compassionate Friends. Shari is a transformational life and business coach, speaker, and author of Life from the Ashes. Shari believes that discovering what’s on the other side of loss and tragedy can help us to lead more powerful lives filled with meaning and joy. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Shari-OLoughlin-Compassionate-Friends-Giving-Hope-In-A-Time-of-Anxiety.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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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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