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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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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_031.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Rachel Kodanaz; Returning to Work after a Loss

Posted on November 3, 2011 - by admin

Rachel Kodanaz, is a national author and speaker. Her experience of becoming widowed, with a 2-year-old while working as an executive provided insight of the difficulties and gifts of the workplace while grieving a significant loss.  Rachel has published a Grief in the Workplace program, is a columnist for Living with Loss and has appeared on Good Morning America. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/files/2011/10/Rachel-Kodanaz_01.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Sherry Saturno, LCSW, DCSW, ACSW; Healing After Loss

Posted on October 27, 2011 - by admin

Sherry Saturno is the Clinical Director of the Westchester Medical Center Behavioral Health Center in New York.  She has Master’s degrees from Columbia University School of Social Work and Long Island University School of Management and Public Service. Sherry was awarded Social Worker of the Year by the National Association of Social Workers/New York, Westchester for her work with the elderly and the dying. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/files/2011/10/Sherry-Santurno_01.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Ed Tick: Healing After Trauma

Posted on October 20, 2011 - by admin

Dr. Tick has developed a unique and comprehensive model to address the wounding of trauma. His transformational map for moving from loss to renewed life offers hope to many. Much of his life work has been with combat veterans suffering the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. He is author of the award winning book, WAR AND THE SOUL and co founder of Soldier’s Heart. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/files/2011/10/Ed-Tick_02.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Laurel Rund;The Many Faces of Loss

Posted on October 13, 2011 - by admin

Laurel Rund a widow and author of an Emerging Voices a compilation of Rund’s original artwork and inspirational poetry that speaks to the many faces of loss and/or life transitions. This book’s purpose is to evoke and encourage the reader to record their own thoughts and feelings on the journal pages within.  https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2012/07/Laurel-Rund_01.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Sheri Perl; Healing From the Inside Out

Posted on October 6, 2011 - by admin

Sheri Perl is a spiritual healer, interfaith minister, author and lecturer.  In 2008 Sheri lost her 22-year-old son Daniel to a drug overdose. In his honor Sheri has formed The Prayer Registry for parents who have lost children.  She is the author of   “Healing from the Inside out” which tells of her miraculous healing experience with the late British spiritual healer Harry Edwards. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/files/2011/09/Sheri-Perl_final.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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