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Mitch Carmody; Hope for the New Year

Posted on December 29, 2011 - by admin

Mitch Carmody is an acclaimed author, artist, workshop presenter and keynote speaker on grief. He has written several books and is currently a staff writer with “Living with Loss Magazine” as well as writing for many newsletters, and internet sites. He is the creator of the innovative 20 Faces of Grief, Proactive Grieving, and the S.T.A.I.R.S model of grief staging.   https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2012/07/Mitch-Carmody_04.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Alan Pedersen; Holiday Candle Lighting With Alan Pedersen, Dr. Heidi and Dr. Gloria

Posted on December 22, 2011 - by admin

Alan Pedersen is an award winning songwriter, successful recording artist and nationally recognized speaker on grief and loss. On August 15, 2001 Alan’s 18 year old daughter, Ashley died in an automobile accident.  Alan travels the United States with his wife Denise, sharing his music and story with grief organizations.   https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/files/2011/11/Alan-Pederson_03.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Angela Alexander; Turning Pain Into Power and Grief Into Peace

Posted on December 15, 2011 - by admin

Angela Alexander is retired from the Air Force Reserve.  She is currently an author & inspirational speaker.  Her autobiography is titled ‘Miracles in Action’. Through her testimony, she shares how she turned her pain of losing two children into power, and grief into peace. God allowed Angela to transform what could have easily devastated her, and her family’s life forever in to a ministry that blesses all who hears her incredible testimony.   https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/files/2011/11/Angela-Alexander_01.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Sally Grablick; Hope and Help After Loss

Posted on December 8, 2011 - by admin

Sally Grablick lost her son to suicide in 2002.  Her road to recovery began by reading over 100 books on grief, spirituality and the afterlife.  A seeker by nature, she began formulating a recovery plan by exploring the ideas presented within these books.  Knowing her efforts would benefit others, she created the “cliff notes” to grief, and shares the lessons learned, tools used and insights gained in her book, The Reason:  Help and Hope for Those Who Grieve.   https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/files/2011/11/Sally-Garblick_02.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Dave Roberts; Loss- Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Posted on December 1, 2011 - by admin

As a result of the death of his daughter Jeannine Marie at the age of 18, David J. Roberts founded Bootsy and Angel Books, to support those who have suffered loss. He has also been employed in the addictions field for 26 years and is an adjunct professor in the psychology and psychology-child life departments at Utica College. Dave is also a contributing writer for the Open to Hope Foundation.   https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/files/2011/11/Dave-Roberts_01.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Dr. Barbara Okun; Family Renewal Through Loss

Posted on November 24, 2011 - by admin

Dr. Barbara Okun, PhD is a professor of counseling psychology at Northeastern University and a clinical instructor at Harvard Medical School, and she has maintained a clinical psychology/family therapy practice for more than thirty years. She is the coauthor of “Saying Goodbye: How Families Can Find Renewal Through Loss.   https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/files/2011/11/Barbara-Okun_02.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Dr. Barbara Okun; Family Renewal Through Loss

Posted on November 24, 2011 - by admin

Dr. Barbara Okun, PhD is a professor of counseling psychology at Northeastern University and a clinical instructor at Harvard Medical School, and she has maintained a clinical psychology/family therapy practice for more than thirty years. She is the coauthor of “Saying Goodbye: How Families Can Find Renewal Through Loss.   https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/files/2011/11/Barbara-Okun_021.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Mark Kelso: Healing Through Music

Posted on November 17, 2011 - by admin

Mark Kelso’s 21st album Grief and Grace addresses finding grace in the midst of our grief.  Recorded immediately after the suicide of his 21 year old nephew, Kelsey, the CD also includes songs written over the past 20 years dealing with grief and loss, including the death of his father, and the loss of close friends.  His 20th CD, The Only Real Thing, used widely in hospice care, was recorded in honor of his best friend Bob Quinn who died of melanoma at age 39.   https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/files/2011/11/Mark-Kelso_031.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Mark Kelso; Healing Through Music

Posted on November 17, 2011 - by admin

Mark Kelso’s 21st album Grief and Grace addresses finding grace in the midst of our grief.  Recorded immediately after the suicide of his 21 year old nephew, Kelsey, the CD also includes songs written over the past 20 years dealing with grief and loss, including the death of his father, and the loss of close friends.  His 20th CD, The Only Real Thing, used widely in hospice care, was recorded in honor of his best friend Bob Quinn who died of melanoma at age 39.   https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/files/2011/11/Mark-Kelso_03.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Kim Wencl; From Tragedy to Transformation

Posted on November 10, 2011 - by admin

Kim Wencl’s daughter Elizabeth died on 9-20-03 from a fire while attending the University of Minnesota.  Kim is a contributor to the book, True Stories of Messages from Beyond by Julie Aydlott & Friends.  She is here to offer hope and possibility by sharing her amazing grief journey — “From Tragedy to Transformation – a Mother’s story.”   https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/files/2011/11/Kim-Wencl_03.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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