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Death of Gianna Bryant Trigger Sibling Loss with Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley
February 10, 2020
On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley respond to Susan’s question: My sister was killed in an accident several years ago and the death of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna has really set me back. I am having trouble sleeping and concentrating on my studies. Any thoughts? https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Death-of-Gianna-Bryant-Triggers-Sibling-Loss-with-Dr-Gloria-Horsley-and-Dr-Heidi-Horsley.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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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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How Losses Shape Our Life with Mary Beth Lamey
December 19, 2019
Mary Beth Lamey, LISW-CP is a licensed clinical social worker with over twenty years of experience in the field of grief and loss, having worked in both hospice and the funeral service profession. Currently, she serves as the Community Outreach Director for Thompson Funeral Home, where she provides, individual, family and group grief support services to members of the community. In addition, On a personal note, the sudden death of her younger sister at the age of 15, was highly impactful in shaping the direction of her personal and professional life. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/How-Losses-Shape-Our-Life-with-Mary-Beth-Lamey.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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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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Episode 177: Yoga as Fuel for Healing with Paul Denniston
November 13, 2019
On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview Paul Denniston, about how yoga helped him heal after his sister Ella died of cancer. Paul created Grief Yoga and has taught his practice to thousands of people all over the world. He teaches at Kripalu Center and Esalen. His online courses focus on using grief as fuel for healing through movement and yoga. The show will close with Meghan Pulles singing the song, Light After Loss.
Life Without My Brother with Rayna Godfrey
October 10, 2019
Rayna Vaught Godfrey, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist in private practice and a bereaved sibling specializing in grief and loss. A member of the Association for Death Education and Counseling, she has presented at international conferences and workshops on the experience of losing a sibling in adulthood. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Life-Without-My-Brother-with-Rayna-Godfrey.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Camp Good Mourning with Paul Rubin
September 19, 2019
Paul Rubin is the Executive Director of Camp Good Mourning!, a 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides FREE bereavement camp programs for Long Island children who are coping with the loss of a parent and/or sibling. Paul has been working with bereaved children and adults for the past 17 years. As a Crisis Counselor, Paul was recognized by Nassau County Executive and Project Hope for providing emotional support and resources to Hurricane Sandy Survivors. He earned a Masters Degree in School Counseling and an Advanced Certificate in Mental Health Counseling. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Camp-Good-Mourning-with-Paul-Rubin.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Self-Compassion and Balance with Mackenzie Studebaker
September 5, 2019
Mackenzie is a poet, memoirist, dedicated yoga practitioner and trauma-informed yoga teacher to many diverse communities. She has a particular affinity and skill for working with teens. Her teaching philosophy is grounded in loving-kindness and non-judgment, and adaptive to all ages and abilities. Mackenzie’s classes aim to cultivate self-compassion, self-awareness, balance, strength, and ease. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Self-Compassion-and-Balance-with-Mackenzie-Studebaker.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Understanding Mother Loss and Anxiety with Claire Bidwell Smith
August 29, 2019
Claire Bidwell Smith is a licensed therapist specializing in grief and the author of several books about grief and loss. The Rules of Inheritance was a Barnes & Noble Discover pick and a Books for a Better Life nominee. Claire writes and speaks about grief regularly and offers online grief support in addition to her private practice in Los Angeles. Her latest book Anxiety: The Missing Stage of Grief is on shelves now. www.clairebidwellsmith.com https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Understanding-Mother-Loss-and-Anxiety-with-Claire-Bidwell-Smith.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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