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Help I am Grieving! Support for young adults ages 18-25 with Fran Solomon
February 7, 2019
Fran Solomon never imagined she’d find herself in the field of death & dying. After triggering events brought episodes of deep grief, Fran refocused her energy into a quest for healing. She is the President and founder of HealGrief the only national agency addressing the needs specific to young adults ages 18-25 through Actively Moving Forward (AMF). https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Help-I-am-Grieving-Support-for-young-adults-ages-18-25-with-Fran-Solomon.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Episode 158: Giving Voice to Grief and Recovery
February 5, 2019
On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley explore how film gives voice to grief and recovery. Guests include bereaved siblings Kathy and Arnie Sparnins, Executive Producers of Voices of Grief: Honoring the Sacred Journey.
Episode 157: Navigating Life After a Sibling Loss
February 5, 2019
On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley explore the impact of sibling loss throughout the life cycle. Guests include bereaved siblings, Kathy and Arnie Sparnins, Executive Producers of Voices of Grief: Honoring the Sacred Journey, and Mary Kate Boylan, producer of the CBS evening news.
Sisters: The Last of Three
December 27, 2018
There is no one like a sister. Sisters are constant, champions, and competitors. Margie, Judy, Jane. I am a sister. I had those relationships. I had them for the years I had them. They are always with me. Three sisters. A trio, a triangle, a tripod, and a trilogy. Identified to be proud, secure, pointed in our corners of alterations and dissimilarities, our stories not what we dreamed but the sum of us, our genealogy, the Lipson girls. To discover after so 20 years the cards and letters from my cherished sisters in my basement felt like a most […]
Sibling Loss: Interview with Stephen Stott
December 22, 2018
At the annual ADEC (Association of Death Education and Counseling), I spoke with Stephen Stott about the loss of his sister and how eventually he found peace and hope with new friends and The Compassionate Friends organization. Stephen lost his sister in a car accident in 2002. His mother started going to The Compassionate Friends shortly after, but it wasn’t until a few years had passed before Stephen felt comfortable enough to go. The experience ended up being great, but it’s nervous going somewhere for the first time with no idea of what to expect. In the video below, Stephen […]
Revelations Along the Grief Ride
December 5, 2018
The amusement park rides illustrate the trajectory of revelation and power of change. Every ride makes us feel different sensations, from the slow to the chilling speed of the roller coaster to the flowing music as the vibrant horses of the merry-go- round move up and down. The smiles, excitement, and thrill, to the disappointment, anguish and torment at not winning a game or at the completion of the ride and wanting to go again and again. My revelations since my discovery and efforts on grief after years of abandonment feel like I am at the amusement park again with […]
Chris Shank: Military Loss: The Ultimate Sacrifice
November 22, 2018
Christopher Shank is a surviving sibling of Cpl. Jeremy Shank, who lost his life in Iraq in September 2006. Christopher is a filmmaker and is currently working for Tragedy Assistance Program for Military Survivors (TAPS) as a Survivor Care Advocate, where he helps support other survivors of military loss. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Military-Loss-The-Ultimate-Sacrifice-with-Chris-Shank.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Zander Sprague: Murder; Finding A Positive Pathway
October 11, 2018
Zander Sprague is the go to speaker and author for Sibling Loss. His mission is to help sibling survivors define their loss and choose a positive pathway. His internationally acclaimed book, Making Lemonade: Choosing A Positive Pathway After Losing Your Sibling has helped people around the world. He also hosts the podcast The Lemonade Stand that is for and about Sibling Survivors. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Zander-Sprague-Murder-Finding-A-Positive-Pathway.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Episode 147: Who Am I Now?
October 9, 2018
Loss of a sibling especially a twin is a devastating experience as there are many identity issues. On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley discuss with Carolyn Shane who was separated from her twin brother at an early age and Tasha Hepburn whose twin sister died at age four about how they have coped and found hope and healing. The show closes with bereaved parent and singer, songwriter Denise Ganulin performing Still Missing You.
