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Jeffrey Berman: The Healing Power of Writing

Posted on February 14, 2013 - by admin

After the death of his wife, Barbara, in 2004, Jeffrey Berman began teaching courses on Love and Loss at the University at Albany, State University of New York.  He realized the importance of death education, particularly, the healing power of writing.  His new book, Death Education in the Writing Classroom, is the first book to show how students can use the healing power of writing to cope with the deaths of loved ones. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2013/02/Jeffery-Berman.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Gary Stokes; Regaining Your Poise After Loss

Posted on February 7, 2013 - by admin

Gary Stokes is a life coach and guide in teaching how to live a life of sustained poise. He sees death as our advisor and teacher and points out the cost we pay when we allow our self-pity and anger to disrupt our poise.  He is the author of Poise:  A Warrior’s Guide. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2013/02/Gary-Stokes_01.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Carol Scibelli: Healing With Humor

Posted on January 31, 2013 - by admin

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Mary Rockefeller Morgan: Grieving the Loss of a Twin

Posted on January 24, 2013 - by admin

Mary R. Morgan, L.M.S.W. is a licensed psychotherapist and bereaved sibling specializing in working with twinless twins.  She lectures on the subject of twin loss and has led a bereavement group for twins whose twin died in the 9/11 World Trade Center disaster. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2013/01/01-Mary-R-Morgan.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Steven M. Southwick, MD; Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Resilience

Posted on January 17, 2013 - by admin

Steven M. Southwick, MD, is a Professor of psychiatry, at Yale Medical School and is a world expert on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and resilience.  He is the co-author of “Resilience: The Science of Mastering Life’s Greatest Challenges” https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2012/11/Steven-M-Southwick.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Jeffery Kauffman LCSW; Shame

Posted on January 10, 2013 - by admin

Jeffrey Kauffman is a psychotherapist in private practice in suburban Philadelphia who specializes in the treatment of grief and trauma. His most recent publication is The Shame of Death Grief and Trauma. He  is a member of the Association of Death Educators and Counselors and a Fellow in Thanatology. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2013/01/Jeffery-Kauffman.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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John Duffy; Being Present in Relationships

Posted on January 3, 2013 - by admin

John Duffy is a clinical psychologist, certified life coach, relationship expert, and the author of  “The Available Parent”.  He is no stranger to loss as ten years ago his younger brother committed suicide.  He uses his experiences to help others.  His focus is on optimizing satisfaction and joy in relationships, while minimizing fear, judgment and ego. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2012/11/John-Duffy.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Ken Druck, Ph.D; The Real Rules of Life for the New Year

Posted on December 27, 2012 - by admin

Dr. Ken Druck is one of the nations pioneers in personal transformation.  Since founding the Jenna Druck Center, in honor of his deceased daughter, he has become a beacon of hope for thousands.  Dr. Ken has been called on to assist after tragic events such as 9/11, Columbine & Hurricane Katrina.  Ken’s new book is, The Real Rules of Life: Balancing Life’s Terms with Your Own. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2012/11/Ken-Druck.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Beth Marshall; A Time to Heal

Posted on December 20, 2012 - by admin

Beth Marshall is an author and speaker who loves helping people find hope and healing through grief. Her journey began with the shocking death of her best friend, her mom. She is the author of A Time to Heal, a grief Journal created after the tragedies of 9/11. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2012/11/Beth-Marshall.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Carl David; Suicide Support

Posted on December 13, 2012 - by admin

Carl David is the third descendant of a four-generation art dealer family specializing in American and European nineteenth- and twentieth-century art.  He is the author of  “Bader Field; How My Family Survived Suicide” the story of how his family lived through his brother’s shocking death by suicide when Carl was just sixteen years old. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2012/11/Carl-David.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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