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Dr Ken Druck: The Wholeness That Grows Out of Brokenness
April 24, 2022
Dr. Ken Druck is a pioneer in the field of grief literacy and recipient of the “Distinguished Contribution to Psychology” award. Having founded The Jenna Druck Center in 1996 to honor his daughter, Ken has been a lifeline to countless bereaved families, including those who lost loved ones in 9-11, Sandy Hook, Columbine, and during the COVID pandemic. His speeches, books, The Real Rules of Life and Courageous Aging, interviews in The NY Times, Huffington Post, and Wall Street Journal, and guest appearances on CNN, PSB Specials, and Oprah all feature his work on healing after loss. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Dr_Ken_Druck_The_Wholeness_That.mp3Podcast: Play in new […]
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Brian Smith: Helping Parents Heal From Grief 2 Growth
April 23, 2022
Brian Smith became acquainted with grief in 2015 after the sudden passing of his fifteen-year-old daughter, Shayna. Brian felt his life was over. Brian has studied the nature of life and death and how to progress through grief. Today, Brian helps guide others going through loss of any kind. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Brian_Smith_Helping_Parents_Heal.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Inscribing a Headstone: The Importance of Tradition
April 21, 2022
Headstone for a Son My son Aaron died this past March in a boating accident. He was 42 years old. He leaves behind a wife, three children and heartbroken parents. The death of every child is tragic beyond comprehension; sudden death adds an angry blast whose echoes persist relentlessly. Karine, Aaron’s widow, is composing the inscription of his headstone. In Jewish tradition, the child’s name can be inscribed in Hebrew as well in English. His Hebrew name follows biblical tradition. He is, in translation, “Aaron the son of Larry” or in Hebrew, Aharon ben Aryeh.” Inscribing his Hebrew Name When […]
Shari O’Loughlin: Finding Our Way Through Sharing Our Grief; Peer Based Grief Support
April 20, 2022
Shari O’Loughlin is Chief Executive Officer for The Compassionate Friends (TCF) USA. TCF is an international nonprofit organization with over 500 chapters across the U.S. providing peer support and education to bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents after the death of a child. She was formerly Executive Director of the Children’s Grief Center of New Mexico, a statewide nonprofit organization supporting bereaved children and their caregivers. Prior to these roles, she was a business executive and entrepreneur for over 25 years. Shari published the book, “Life from the Ashes; Finding Signs of Hope After Loss” and is a bereaved parent and […]
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Physical Health After a Death
April 18, 2022
David Richman, Steve Parker, and Rebecca Horsley Bara join The International Day of Hope and Healing after Loss is a free online experience brought to you by the Open to Hope Foundation with the mission of helping people find hope after loss. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Physical_Health_After_a_Death.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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After Death Communication: Christine Duminiak, Eben Alexander, Elizabeth Boisson & Bill Guggenheim
April 15, 2022
In need of a dose of hope? Our mission is to provide an uplifting day of hope and healing to those grieving the loss of a loved one. The International Day of Hope and Healing after Loss is an online experience brought to you by the Open to Hope Foundation with the mission of helping people find hope after loss. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/After_Death_Communication_Christi.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Becky Nordquist: You Are Not Alone Pregnancy and Infant Loss
April 14, 2022
Have you talked about your pregnancy or infant loss? Join Dr’s Heidi and Gloria Horsley and their guest singer songwriter Becky Nordquist and hear her personal story of loss and recovery. She is the author of Before We Said Hello: Finding hope after pregnancy and infant loss and newly released CD, Soft Rain. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Becky_Nordquist_You_Are_Not_Alone.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Elizabeth & Christian Brady:Establishing a Legacy that Celebrates your Loved Ones Life and Remembers
April 10, 2022
The International Day of Hope and Healing after Loss is a free online experience brought to you by the Open to Hope Foundation with the mission of helping people find hope after loss. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Elizabeth_Christian_BradyEstabli.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Marilyn Willis: Empowering Yourself After Loss
April 7, 2022
Are you feeling down and out after a loss? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Marilyn Willis for tips and tools for getting your life back. She is the author of RESTORED, an award-winning, user-friendly, grief workbook. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Marilyn_Willis_Empowering_Yourself.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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