Brooke Hopkins MSW: Stillbirth; Kelly Ryan Foundation

Posted on December 1, 2016 - by admin

In honor of their stillborn child Kelly Ryan, Brook Hopkins started the Kelly Ryan Foundation. By sharing their story and resources they hope to support the one in four women and their families who have suffered pregnancy or infant loss with burial or cremation costs. http://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/opentohope.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/29213731/Brooke-Robert-Hopkins-MP3-for-Audio-Podcasting.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Growing-up with Elisabeth Kübler-Ross: Ken Ross

Posted on November 24, 2016 - by admin

Ken Ross is an American independent commercial photographer who specializes in travel, location, people, and corporate photography. He is the son of psychiatrist and author Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and Emanuel “Manny” Ross, and serves as President of the Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Foundation.

Organ Donation: Yie Foong, LMSW and Judy Armijo

Posted on November 17, 2016 - by admin

Yie Foong, LMSW is the family services outreach coordinator for LiveOnNY a nonprofit, dedicated to the recovery of organs and tissue for transplant in the greater New York metropolitan area. Judy Armijo is the mom of deceased daughter, Alexandra who gave life to others as a registered organ donor. LiveOnNY serves a culturally and ethnically diverse population of 13 million. http://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/opentohope.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/04055827/Foong-Armijo-MP3-for-Audio-Podcasting.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Finding A New Beginning: Rabbi Daniel A. Roberts

Posted on November 10, 2016 - by admin

Rabbi Daniel A. Roberts is currently Rabbi Emeritus at Temple Emanu El, and part-time Rabbi, at Temple Beth Israel in Sharon, PA. He has served as Chaplain in the US Navy and is co-author of Clergy Retirement; Every Ending Has A New Beginning. http://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/opentohope.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/04052438/Rabbi-Daniel-Roberts-MP3-for-Audio-Podcasting.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Sister Loss: Jessica Church and Shane McCoin

Posted on November 3, 2016 - by admin

Jessica Church, nurse practitioner, and her sister Shane McCoin, attorney, lost their oldest sister to cancer at the age of 39. As a result of the trauma and stress they created the website Losing A Puzzle Piece where they blog about their journey as caregivers and grievers bringing attention to the much neglected area of adult sibling grief. losingapuzzlepiece@gmail.com http://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/opentohope.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/02061644/Church-and-SMcCoin-MP3-for-Audio-Podcasting.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Peter Lichtenberg: Spouse Loss

Posted on October 27, 2016 - by admin

Dr. Peter Lichtenberg is a clinical psychologist and professor at Detroit’s Wayne State University. Peter specializes in patients with geriatric issues. When he was finishing his degree in clinical psychology at age 25 his wife Becky died while jogging. Thirty years later his wife Susan died of breast cancer. Grieving and healing from these two great loves has been the greatest challenge of Peter’s life.

Cindy Tart: Sibling Loss

Posted on October 20, 2016 - by admin

After the death of her brother Dennis, Cindy became involved as a bereaved sibling participant in The Compassionate Friends. The support group helped to discover her ultimate goal of helping others through grief. Volunteering with TCF as a workshop presenter brought her to the final phase of her Social Work degree. http://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/opentohope.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/06103243/Cindy-Tart-Bowers-MP3-for-Audio-Podcasting.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Supporting Bereaved Families: Kathleen and Kristina Fucci

Posted on October 13, 2016 - by admin

Kathleen Fucci is the mother of Kristina Fucci whose birth mother died of cancer. Marrying into a family with three children, and dealing with the death of their mother, Kathleen saw the need for Christ-centered resources and founded Kathleen Fucci Ministries. Kristina is the Director of Marketing. Kathleen is the author of the award-winning picture book Emily Lost Someone She Loved. http://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/opentohope.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/06102420/Kathleen-Fucci_-MP3-for-Audio-Podcasting.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Susanne Latessa: Healing Mind, Body and Spirit

Posted on October 6, 2016 - by admin

Susanne Latessa is a grief counselor, and educator, with a certificate in spiritual direction. She believes fully in the mind, body, and spirit connection, and finds it an honor to walk with and work with the bereaved. http://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/opentohope.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/06101947/Susanne-Latessa-MP3-for-Audio-Podcasting.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Elisa Medhus and Kim Babcock: Death of A Son

Posted on September 29, 2016 - by admin

Dr. Elisa Medhus, MD practiced internal medicine for thirty years in Houston. After the death of her son, she began journaling her grief in her blog and communicating with him. An author and radio host, Dr. Medhus will be joined by Kim Babcock, who is a spirit translator for Erik. She and Eric are the authors of My Life After Death:  A memoir From Heaven. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Medhus-and-Babcock-MP3-for-Audio-Podcasting.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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