Open to Hope Articles
Do you want to read stories of others who have been where you are? Are you looking for bereavement help, and advice? Look no further. We offer over 3,000 articles written by our Open to Hope authors.
SORT BY RELATIONSHIP
Jeffery C Olsen: Helping Others to Help Yourself
September 27, 2024
Jeffery C Olsen shares his journey at the Helping Parents Heal conference. Helping Parents Heal is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting parents whose children have passed. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Jeffery-C-Olsen-Helping-Others-to-Help-Yourself.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Earla Dawn Legault: Death of an Adult Sibling
September 19, 2024
Are you feeling unacknowledged after the death of an adult sibling? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Earla to discuss peer support and other creative ways that she has dealt with the loss of her beloved sister, Leigh-Ann. She is the author of Living with sibling grief: Imagining a way forward and the recipient of the Compassionate Friends Karen Snepp outstanding sibling award. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Earla-Dawn-Legault-Death-of-an-Adult-Sibling.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Christopher Mendez: Love Never Dies
September 18, 2024
Christopher Mendez shares his journey at the Helping Parents Heal conference. Helping Parents Heal is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting parents whose children have passed. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Christopher-Mendez-Love-Never-Dies.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Cody Brooks: Journey Through Grief Together
September 18, 2024
Cody Brooks shares his journey at the Helping Parents Heal conference. Helping Parents Heal is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting parents whose children have passed. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Cody-Brooks-Journey-Through-Grief-Together.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Marci & Brian Peister: Afterlife Connections
September 13, 2024
Marci & Brian Peister share their journey at the Helping Parents Heal conference. Helping Parents Heal is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting parents whose children have passed. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Marci-Brian-Peister-Afterlife-Connections.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Fara Gibson: Unbreakable Bonds
September 13, 2024
Fara Gibson shares her journey at the Helping Parents Heal conference. Helping Parents Heal is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting parents whose children have passed. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Fara-Gibson-Unbreakable-Bonds.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Episode 225: Turning Grief Into Growth
September 12, 2024
Early on in grief, it’s often impossible to believe that there will ever be any growth. Join host Dr. Gloria Horsley and her daughter and co-host Dr. Heidi Horsley, along with their guests, Maria Georgapoulos, Elizabeth Devita-Raeburn, Dr. Frank Powers, and Jordon Ferber to discuss how their grief has changed and transformed over the years. Maria Georgapoulos is a licensed mental health counselor, and founder of Roulas Kids, a place for grieving children and their families. Elizabeth Devita-Raeburn is a journalist, and blogger, and the author of, “The Empty Room, Understanding Sibling Loss,” and “The Death of Cancer.” Dr. Frank […]
Episode 224: Healing Guilt, Anger, and Regret After A Loss
September 12, 2024
Dealing with guilt, anger, and regret after loss is often difficult. Join host Dr. Gloria Horsley, and her daughter and co-host Dr. Heidi Horsley, along with their guests Jordon Ferber, Dr. Frank Powers, and Maria Georgapoulos for a candid conversation about this topic. Jordon Ferber is a comedian, host of “Where’s the Grief” podcast, and co-founder of the Russel Ferber Foundation. Dr. Frank Powers a licensed psychologist, has been in private practice for over 40 years, and is the author of “Finding Love After Loss.” Maria Georgapoulos is a licensed mental health counselor, and founder of Roulas Kids, a place […]
Episode 223: Understanding and Supporting Bereaved Children
September 11, 2024
How do we not only understand bereaved children, but support them after a loss? Join host Dr. Gloria Horsley, and her co-host and daughter Dr. Heidi Horsley , along with their guests Dr. Frank Powers, Maria Georgapoulos, and Elizabeth Devita-Raeburn and learn techniques for helping children. Dr. Frank Powers a licensed psychologist, has been in private practice for over 40 years, and is the author of “Finding Love After Loss.” Maria Georgapoulos, is a licensed mental health counselor, and founder of Roulas Kids, a place for grieving children and their families. Elizabeth Devita-Raeburn is a journalist, and blogger, and the […]