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Feeling discouraged? Relax and tune into the Open to Hope podcast and hear Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview guests with inspiring stories about recovery from loss.

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How the British Grieve: Kellie Hazlett

Posted on February 5, 2015 - by admin

Kellie Hazlett is an American living in London who holds a Bachelors degree in Broadcast Journalism, a certificate as a Respiratory Therapist, and a Masters degree in Elementary Education. Kellie […]

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Teen Grief and the Internet: Ilene Cupit

Posted on January 29, 2015 - by admin

Dr. Illene Noppe Cupit is a Professor of Human Development at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. She teaches Dying, Death & Loss and recently coedited Dying, Death and Grief in […]

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Military Loss of a Son: Don Lipstein

Posted on January 22, 2015 - by admin

Don Lipstein, is a Peer Mentor Support and Training Coordinator for the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors of Military Loss (TAPS).  Don joined the TAPS Team in July, 2012, after […]

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Military Loss of a Spouse: Kim Ruocco MSW

Posted on January 15, 2015 - by admin

Kim Ruocco MSW, is the Manager for Suicide Outreach and Education Programs at The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors of Military Loss (TAPS).  In 2005 her husband Major John Ruocco, […]

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Wellness and Grief: Dr. Jane Bissler

Posted on January 8, 2015 - by admin

Dr. Jane Bissler, LPCC, is a clinical counselor and the clinical director for Counseling for Wellness, LLP and Kelly’s Grief Center, a not-for-profit organization counseling those who have experienced the […]

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Bereavement Support: Dr. Wendy Lichtenthal

Posted on January 1, 2015 - by admin

Dr. Wendy Lichtenthal, PhD is a clinical psychologist who directs the Bereavement Clinic at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City.  Early losses have driven her to focus […]

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Handling The Holidays After Loss: Melissa Pettignano

Posted on December 25, 2014 - by admin

Melissa Pettignano is the CEO of MPettignano Enterprises, LLC. One of the biggest losses she had to deal with was losing a family member in the September 11th, 2001 World […]

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A Good Goodbye: Gail Rubin

Posted on December 18, 2014 - by admin

Gail Rubin, CT, is author and host of the award-winning book and television series A Good Goodbye: Funeral Planning for Those Who Don’t Plan to Die. She’s a Certified Thanatologist, […]

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Dating After The Loss of a Spouse and a Child; Guest: Abel Keogh

Posted on December 11, 2014 - by admin

At age twenty-six, after the tragic suicide of his wife and the death of their 9 day old baby Abel Keogh unexpectedly found himself a young widower and bereaved parent.  […]

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Hope After Loss: Guest Angela Miller

Posted on December 4, 2014 - by admin

Angela Miller is a writer, survivor, bereaved parent of Noah, and grief advocate who provides support and solace to those who are grieving worldwide. She is the author of You […]

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