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Beth L. Hewett, Ph.D. : Father and Sibling Loss
April 17, 2014
Beth L. Hewett understands the pain and anguish of grief. A facilitator and trainer for the National Catholic Ministry to the Bereaved (NCMB). She has in recent years lost her brother, sister and father. She is the author of the Good Words For Grieving series. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/Beth-L-Hewett.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Comic Steve Mittleman About Forgiving Hard Parents at End of Life
April 8, 2014
It’s easy to forgive the hardest parent when they thank you through tears with: “Nobody cared for me as much in my whole life!” Or when they write a letter that gets delivered to you on the day of their funeral. This and more, when memory artist, Nancy Gershman talks with comic, Steve Mittleman who travels the world doing stand-up for corporate events and private functions. Visit him at SteveMittleman@aol.com. Don’t be surprised to discover you speak fluent “Stroke” Genuine bonding so often begins at End of Life Improve your chances to get a letter from Dad the day of his funeral […]
Galen Goben: Coping With the Death of a Parent
March 27, 2014
Galen, a Certified Thanatologist, is one of the Grief Support Coordinators for Forest Lawn in Southern California. He is responsible for providing grief education and services to the community and to the grieving families served by Forest Lawn. Galen is an ordained Disciple of Christ minister https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/Galen-Goben.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Coping With the Death of a Parent: Galen Goben
March 27, 2014
Galen, a Certified Thanatologist, is one of the Grief Support Coordinators for Forest Lawn in Southern California. He is responsible for providing grief education and services to the community and to the grieving families served by Forest Lawn. Galen is an ordained Disciple of Christ minister. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/Galen-Goben.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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A Guide To Caregiving of Aging Parents with Alzheimer’s: Words of Assistance, Comfort and Inspiration
March 24, 2014
Caregiving for an aging parent, especially one with Alzheimer’s, may be seen as both a burden and a blessing. Read about how you can manage this difficult and heart-wrenching task with grace. “Words of Assistance, Comfort and Inspiration for Caregivers” is a follow-up book to Ellen Gerst’s popular introductory effort on this subject: “Understanding Caregiving and Dementia for Your Aging Parents From A to Z.” It delves deeper into the subject matter and offers a fresh perspective on how to view the circumstances of your family. The words of comforting support offer concrete ways to best help you and your […]
Understanding Dementia and Caregiving For Your Aging Parents From A to Z
March 24, 2014
Per the 2012 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report published by the Alzheimer’s Association, one in eight older Americans (over 65 years old) has Alzheimer’s and nearly half of the people 85 and older are afflicted with this insidious disease. So just as the Baby Boomer generation is getting ready to enjoy retirement, their increasingly frail parents require their care, many of whom may be exhibiting signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Caregiving takes its toll in many ways — mentally, emotionally, and physically. It is important to ask for and accept help as you come to grips with this enormous task […]
Let’s Get A Grasp on Grief
March 24, 2014
Grief is a very puzzling process and not easily understood. Even most adults don’t understand it, so how can we expect children to understand their feelings if their Mom or Dad dies. “Let’s Get A Grasp on Grief” begins to help older children (9 years +) to understand some of the confusing emotions they will be experiencing. Moreover, it gives parents a glimpse into what a child may be thinking and feeling. Also includes tips for parents on how they can help a child deal with loss. Let’s Get a Grip on Grief is also available for younger children. Available […]
Let’s Get A Grip on Grief
March 24, 2014
Grief is a very puzzling process and not easily understood. Even most adults don’t understand it, so how can we expect children to understand their feelings if their Mom, Dad or another loved one dies. “Let’s Get A Grip on Grief” does NOT attempt to explain death or why a loved one had to die. Instead, it relates what happens next and validates the emotions a child may experience. Illustrated and geared for the young child under 9 years old, “Getting a Grip on Grief” is the sister book to “Let’s Get A Grasp on Grief,” which was written to […]
Beyond the Clouds: Reframing the Negative Emotions
March 22, 2014
When bad things happen, it is very natural to develop a negative outlook on your life and on yourself. After the loss of a loved one, you may think “I’ll never be ok again” or “I have no hope for my future.” However, hope and a vision for your future are possible when you “flip the script” on how you view and think about your life and your loss. After my mother’s sudden death a few years ago, I talked to a Life Coach and she said that I should create a vision board on what I wanted for my […]
