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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

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. Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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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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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. Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Sandy Fox; Maintaining a Marriage After Loss

Posted on December 2, 2010 - by Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley

Sandy Fox  is an educator, speaker, journalist and author. Marcy, her only child, was killed in an automobile accident 16 years ago. She is the author of  “Creating a New Normal …After the Death of a Child. Sandy speaks at TCF conferences, POMC conferences and to bereavement groups across the country. She also writes articles for the Open to Hope Foundation and her own weekly blog  http://www.survivinggrief.blogspot.com To visit Sandy’s bio. click here https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2010/11/OTH_Sandy-Fox-10_04_2010.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Barbara Barski-Carrow; Returning to Work After Loss

Posted on November 25, 2010 - by Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley

Barbara Barski-Carrow is a business consultant whose consulting firm focuses on the workplace environment and helping managers and co-workers understand emotional recovery of themselves and their employees when returning to work after a traumatic life experience.  She is the author of When Trauma Survivors Return to Work:  Understanding Emotional Recovery. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2010/11/OTH_Barbara-Barski-Carrow-10_04_2010.1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Catherine Greenleaf; Losing a Friend to Suicide

Posted on November 18, 2010 - by Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley

Catherine Greenleaf is a survivor of suicide loss. She is a non-denominational spiritual director who speaks to fellow survivors about navigating the crucial stages of recovery from suicide loss. In her book, Healing The Hurt Spirit: Daily Affirmations for People Who Have Lost a Loved One to Suicide, she shares how it is possible to live a full and happy life despite suicide loss. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2010/11/OTH_Catherine-Greenleaf-10_04_2010.1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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