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Christopher Jones: Mitchell’s Journey a Personal Story of Reflection and Discovery

Posted on June 11, 2015 - by admin

Christopher Jones is the author of Mitchell’s Journey, a Facebook blog which has nearly 300,000 followers. Chris began the blog a few years prior to his son, Mitchell’s death from heart failure caused by Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. He has along with his family and friends shared with the world his personal journey of reflection and discovery. Chris is the founder and CEO of Mycore and will be a keynote speaker at the upcoming Dallas, Texas conference of The Compassionate Friends. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/OpenToHope_ChristopherJones.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Wendy Resnick: Bereavement Groups: Can they help?

Posted on June 4, 2015 - by admin

Wendy Resnick works as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Psychiatric Nursing. She specializes in Group Leader Training and is a trainer and consultant for The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, The Compassionate Friends, and Cure. For over thirty years, Wendy has been assisting professionals and laypeople to develop and maintain effective support groups nationwide. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/OpenToHope_WendyResnick.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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When Grief Won’t Heal: Phyllis Kosminsky

Posted on May 28, 2015 - by admin

Phyllis Kosminsky, PhD is a clinical social worker in private practice and at the Center for Hope in Darien, Connecticut. Her work focuses on grief, loss and trauma. She is the author of Getting Back to Life When Grief Won’t Heal. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/OpenToHope_PhyllisKosminsky.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Posted on May 28, 2015 - by admin

Phyllis Kosminsky, PhD is a clinical social worker in private practice and at the Center for Hope in Darien, Connecticut. Her work focuses on grief, loss and trauma. She is the author of Getting Back to Life When Grief Won’t Heal. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/OpenToHope_PhyllisKosminsky.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Finding Joy Again After Loss: Beth Marshall

Posted on May 21, 2015 - by admin

Beth Marshall is a contributing writer for the Open to Hope Foundation, and the author of two grief-related journals. Her newest book, Grief Survivor~ 28 Steps Toward Hope and Healing was designed to help people write and remember their loved one; and realize there really can be a joy-filled life after loss! https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/OpenToHope_BethMarshall.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Finding Joy Again After Loss: Beth Marshall

Posted on May 21, 2015 - by admin

Beth Marshall is a contributing writer for the Open to Hope Foundation, and the author of two grief-related journals. Her newest book, Grief Survivor~ 28 Steps Toward Hope and Healing was designed to help people write and remember their loved one; and realize there really can be a joy-filled life after loss! https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/OpenToHope_BethMarshall.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Simple Tools for Managing Stress: Barbara Schmidt

Posted on May 14, 2015 - by admin

Barbara Schmidt is founder of Peaceful Mind Peaceful World, a community outreach program through Florida Atlantic University promoting dialogue in the greater community on the topic of inner peace. She is the author of THE PRACTICE: Simple Tools for Managing Stress, Finding Inner Peace and Uncovering Happiness. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/OpenToHope_BarbaraSchmidt.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Culture and Grief: Ethel Gardner

Posted on May 7, 2015 - by admin

Ethel Gardner is the President of the board of the Kennedy Austin foundation located in Pomona, California. In 1992 she lost her only son, Damon J. Jones, 17, in a traffic accident. As an African American she discusses the cultural aspects of bereavement and how they impact grief support. She has written several books; including; A Mothers Cry”, “The Making of You” and “somewhere in my Lifetime”. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/OpenToHope_EthelGardner.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Death of a Husband: Elaine Mansfield

Posted on April 30, 2015 - by admin

Elaine Mansfield leads workshops and bereavement support groups and writes for Hospicare and Palliative Care of Tompkins County in Ithaca, NY Her writing reflects her forty years as a student of Jungian psychology, mythology, meditation, and nature. Since her husband’s death in 2008, her work has focused on a search for love, meaning, and healing in times of grief. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/OpenToHope_ElaineMansfield.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Alternative Healing After Loss: Karen Noe

Posted on April 23, 2015 - by admin

Karen Noe is a renowned New Jersey-based psychic medium, spiritual counselor, and healer. She is the founder of the Angel Quest Center in Ramsey NJ, where she teaches classes, gives readings, and practices alternative healing. She hosts The Angel Quest radio show and is the author of a number of books including “Your Life After Their Death: A Medium’s Guide to Healing After a Loss.” https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/01-OpenToHope_KarenNoe.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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