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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

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

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

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

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

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

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 […]