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Janelle Shantz Hertzler’s: Healing Through Journaling and Poetry

Posted on January 27, 2011 - by admin

Janelle Shantz Hertzler’s husband was killed by a drunk driver. On a quest for healing she studied trauma, wrote poetry, journaled, and began photography. She is the author of Seasons of Solace: A Story of Healing through Photos and Poems. Her website www.journey-through-grief.com is also a result of what she learned to heal. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2011/01/OTH_Janelle-Shantz-Hertzler_11_01_10.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Ed Gray; Healing Through Journaling and Poetry

Posted on January 20, 2011 - by admin

Ed’s grieving journey began when his wife, mother, and father died. Ed’s journaling evolved into writing poetry about his grieving process. This poetry is a crucial part of his transition back into life. He wrote a book, “Essence of Grieving” and has gone on further to write another: “Essence of Nothing”. Ed, his six children, and eleven grandchildren live in Michigan. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2011/01/OTH_Ed-Gray_11_01_10.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Kim Kluxen Meredith: Death of a Spouse

Posted on January 13, 2011 - by admin

Kim Kluxen Meredith was a young mother when her husband David was paralyzed from the next down after a tragic automobile accident. Kim and David had to condense a lifetime of plans and wishes into his remaining hours and days. Kim is the author of Listen for Whispers-Coping With Grief and Learning to Live Again. Author of Listen for the Whispers https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2011/01/OTH_Kim-Kluxen-Meredith_10_25_2010.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Joy Berger; Composing Life Out of Loss

Posted on January 6, 2011 - by admin

Joy Berger authored Music of the Soul, Composing Life Out of Loss, and is the Quality and Education Researcher for Hosparus Inc., in Louisville, KY. She is a recipient of the National Heart of Hospice Psychosocial/Spiritual Caregiver Award, by the National Council of Hospice and Palliative Care Professionals. Joy’s personal openness to hope took hold when completing her doctorate in piano performance, she suffered serious injuries to both hands. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2011/01/OTH_Joy-Berger_10_25_2010.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Louis A. Gamino, PhD; Tips for Adaptive Grieving During the New Year

Posted on December 30, 2010 - by admin

Louis A. Gamino, PhD is a Diplomate in Clinical Psychology at Scott & White Healthcare in Temple, Texas and Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, Texas A&M University Health Science Center College of Medicine. He teaches medical students and resident physicians about psychological aspects of adaptive grieving after loss. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2010/12/OTH_Louis-A.-Gamino_10_25_2010.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Dr. Jane Robertson Westerfield; Holiday Remembrance

Posted on December 23, 2010 - by admin

Dr. Jane Robertson Westerfield is the author of three books on death and dying and is a Speaker/Performer, Director and Producer. Dr. Westerfield has some unique perspectives to offer those who are grieving during the holidays which she shares with us using her expertise in Music and Drama. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2010/12/OTH_Jane-Robertson-Westerfield_10_18_2010.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Donna Hanschu; Balancing Life and Loss

Posted on December 16, 2010 - by admin

Donna Hanschu is a certified Death, Dying & Bereavement specialist. She has worked with Head-start families, families with disabilities, families of the terminally ill, children, teenagers, and senior citizens. She has had considerable personal experience with loss and is the author of Spirit in Flight. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2010/12/OTH_Donna-Hanschu_10_18_2010.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Donna Hanschu; Balancing Life and Loss

Posted on December 16, 2010 - by admin

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The Zing Zone-Bust the Holiday Blues with Dr Gloria, Dr Heidi and Ron Villano

Posted on December 14, 2010 - by admin

One of the number one reasons people get the holiday blues is that they are thinking about those who are not longer able to join the celebration. This special 90 minute edition of The Ron Villano Show will feature bereavement experts Drs. Heidi and Gloria Horsley from the Open to Hope Foundation and therapist and professor David Roberts Expert advice, heartwarming stories and fantastic tips to get you through the tough moments of your holiday. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2010/12/show_1375939.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Christine Duminiak; Children and Loss

Posted on December 9, 2010 - by admin

Christine Duminiak is a certified Grief Recovery Specialist and founder of an online nondenominational grief support and prayer group with over 500 members from 21 countries. She is a frequent speaker on after death communication and holds seminars around the country. Her most recent book is Heaven Talks to Children: Afterlife Contacts, Spiritual Gifts and Loving Messages. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2010/12/OTH_Christine-Duminiak_64K.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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