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Taryn Davis; Young Widows

Posted on July 21, 2011 - by admin

In 2007 Michael Davis lost his life while serving his country in Iraq. At a mere 21 years of age, Taryn Davis became a widow. In the wake of this tragedy, Taryn began to discover that resources were scarce for young military widows. To reach out and support other young women who had lost a husband in service, Taryn began The American Widow Project (AWP). https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/files/2011/07/Taryn-Davis.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Ann Hood; Adoption After Loss

Posted on July 14, 2011 - by admin

Ann Hood is a professional writer whose 5 year old daughter Grace, died in 2002 of a virulent form of strep. In the years that followed Ann found herself unable to read, write, or focus. As her life came back together Ann and her husband decided to do something proactive to bring joy and hope back into their lives and to give a sibling to their son, Sam. They adopted a daughter from China and named her, Anabelle. Ann is the author of the “Knitting Circle” and “The Red Thread”. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/files/2011/07/Ann-Hood_03-01.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Tawna Righter; Murder and Suicide

Posted on July 12, 2011 - by admin

Tawna Righter realized after suffering two profound tragedies, that there were men, women, and children who had suffered this same heartbreak—that of a murder-suicide of friends, loved ones. As a result of her son killing his girlfriend and then himself and struggling with profound grief, Righter has followed a path toward recovery. She is the author of Living With the Unimaginable Life in the Aftermath of Murder https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/files/2011/07/Tawna-Righter_091.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Linda Goldman; Helping Children Deal With Death and Healing

Posted on June 30, 2011 - by admin

Linda Goldman Is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and is in private grief therapy practice for children, teenagers, families with prenatal loss, and grieving adults. She is the author of Life and Loss, breaking the Silence and Children also Grieve: Talking about Death and Healing. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/files/2011/05/Linda-Goldman_01.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Brian Schuff; Understanding Grief

Posted on June 23, 2011 - by admin

Brian Schuff is a professional writer whose mother died when he was eight years old, giving him a life-long interest in the subject of grief. He is the co-author along with Ron Marasc of About Grief: Insights, Setbacks, Grace Notes, and Taboos. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/files/2011/05/Brian-Schuff_01.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Dennis Apple; Learning to Cope After Loss

Posted on June 16, 2011 - by admin

Dennis Apple is the bereaved dad of Denny, age 18, who died in 1991 after a brief illness. Dennis counsels couples and individuals who are grieving the loss of a loved one. He serves as staff pastor at College Church of Nazarene in Oathe, Kansas with his wife, Buelah. He is the author of Life After the Death of My Son: What I am Learning. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/files/2011/05/Dennis-Apple_01.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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John Frykman; Risks of Substance Abuse After Loss

Posted on June 9, 2011 - by admin

John Frykman Ph.D. is a Lutheran Minister and American psychotherapist specializing in Brief Therapy, medical hypnosis and family therapy. He was the Founding Director of the Drug Treatment Program of the Haight Ashbury Free Clinic in San Francisco and is noted for his problem solving, individualized approach to substance abuse therapy and solution focused brief therapy. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/files/2011/05/John-Frykman_01.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Michael Mims; Helping Families Deal With Loss

Posted on June 2, 2011 - by admin

Michael Mims is the president of Cherokee Casket Company a family owned business making children’s caskets since 194l. Michael realizes a families need for resources and is a longtime supporter of The Compassionate Friends. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/files/2011/05/Michael-Mims_06.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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The Healing Power of Reminiscence: Robin Edger

Posted on May 26, 2011 - by admin

Robin Edgar teaches reminiscence workshops for bereavement programs and for individuals wishing to record family histories. She points out the people use to sit around the campfire or fireplace and tell our stories but Somehow, the literate society got tricked into thinking that other people’s stories were more important than our own. She is the author of “In My Mother’s Kitchen”. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/files/2011/04/Robin-Edgar_091.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Harold Ivan Smith: Grief of U.S. Presidents and First Ladies

Posted on May 19, 2011 - by admin

Harold Ivan Smith is a grief specialist and educator at both Saint Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri, and the Carondolet Medical Institute in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Harold Ivan facilitates Grief Gatherings, which are storytelling groups for grievers. His primary research is on the grief of U.S. Presidents and First Ladies and he is a recognized as Fellow in Thanatology by the Association for Death Education and Counseling. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/files/2011/04/Harold-Ivan-Smith_01.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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