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Help I am Grieving! Support for young adults ages 18-25 with Fran Solomon

Posted on February 7, 2019 - by admin

Fran Solomon never imagined she’d find herself in the field of death & dying. After triggering events brought episodes of deep grief, Fran refocused her energy into a quest for healing.  She is the President and founder of HealGrief the only national agency addressing the needs specific to young adults ages 18-25 through Actively Moving Forward (AMF). https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Help-I-am-Grieving-Support-for-young-adults-ages-18-25-with-Fran-Solomon.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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God Did Not Forsake Me! with Sam Timbrook

Posted on January 31, 2019 - by admin

Sam Timbrook is a Certified Grief Life Coach, Educational Psychologist, and a local Pastor. He has supported thousands of people through their grief journey with compassion and understanding, however his greatest preparation for grief work has been the death of his wife, Helen and later his son, Ryan. Sam has found great support from The Compassionate Friends and is currently editor of his chapter newsletter. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/God-Did-Not-Forsake-Me-with-Sam-Timbrook.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Afghanistan: Grief support in a war zone with Lyla Schwartz

Posted on January 24, 2019 - by admin

Lyla Schwartz is a Columbia University social work graduate.  She works in Afghanistan as a technical advisor administering emergency aid to grieving Afghans and their families.  She is committed to promoting mental health to those living in war torn areas, and helping them find hope after loss. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Afghanistan-Grief-support-in-a-war-zone-with-Lyla-Schwartz.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Healing through Grief with Yoga with Hope Zvara

Posted on January 17, 2019 - by admin

Hope Zvara is the owner of the Copper Tree Yoga Studio and online yoga support network. Hope has changed thousands of lives by sharing how she survived and thrived after her struggle with an eating disorder and the death of her baby girl. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Out-Of-Grief-Comes-Art-with-Elizabeth-Coplan1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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17; Honoring those that Died in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting with Sohaib Qureshi

Posted on January 10, 2019 - by admin

Seventeen-year-old Sohaib Qureshi, is a writer of poetry, a dual enrollment (high school / college pre-med) student, and a survivor of the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High school shooting.  In honor of his 17 fellow classmates killed by the shooter Sahib has written and performs a Rap Tribute. Sahib’s uncle Abdur Rahman joins us on the show. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/17-Honoring-those-that-Died-in-the-Marjory-Stoneman-Douglas-High-School-Shooting.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Understanding Death, Spirituality and Life’s Meaning with Anne O’Boyle Vlahos

Posted on January 2, 2019 - by admin

Anne began her journey of understanding of death, spirituality and life’s meaning at 20, upon the loss of her grandmother. Years later she leaned action, acceptance and stillness allow one to see the gifts which only a loved one’s departure brings. She is the author of To Die For: The Gifts of Being Present Through Loss and Grief. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Understanding-Death-Spirituality-and-Lifes-Meaning-with-Anne-OBoyle-Vlahos.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Navigating Life: Living with Purpose after Loss with Kelly & Jay Kovaleski

Posted on December 27, 2018 - by admin

Kelly and Jay Kovaleski lost their son, Nicholas in 2011. They recently published the book Navigating Life: Living with Purpose after Loss and are presenting their workshop to help companion those struggling with life after loss. They have presented at TCF and Bereaved Parents of the USA and numerous local facilities. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Navigating-Life-Living-with-Purpose-after-Loss-with-Kelly-Jay-Kovaleski.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Out Of Grief Comes Art with Elizabeth Coplan

Posted on December 20, 2018 - by admin

Elizabeth Coplan, playwright, author, & grief speaker, uses theater to start difficult conversations. Her play, Grief Dialogues, invites audiences to reconsider the rhetoric and stigma around death and to share their own grief stories. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Out-Of-Grief-Comes-Art-with-Elizabeth-Coplan.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Death in Cyberspace with Kel McBride

Posted on December 13, 2018 - by admin

Kel McBride, MLS, CEOLS, also known as the Lively Death Lady is a death and dying educator. She supports people in making informed decisions about their death that are in sync with their values. From health care to legacy, McBride makes the morbid intriguing and light hearted. Her clients get their documents in order, have quality conversations about their wishes with friends and family – and also find a new focus on LIVING. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Death-in-Cyberspace-with-Kel-McBride.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Cathy Cheshire: Thriving After the Death of a Child

Posted on December 6, 2018 - by admin

Cathy Cheshire is a bereaved parent and author of  “Thriving After the Death of a child,” summarized top grief expert findings in the “Understanding Grief and Loss” module, and founded the “Certified Master Grief Coach” training program. Join her on the JourneysofHopeHealingandHealth.com cruise sailing March 2019. Follow her at CathyCheshire.com.   https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Thriving-After-the-Death-of-a-Child-with-Cathy-Cheshire.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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