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Jenny Lisk: Families Grieving

Posted on March 28, 2024 - by admin

A Conversation with Jenny Lisk Experiencing isolation in your grief journey? Join Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley, along with guest Jenny Lisk, a bereaved mom, podcaster, and founder of the Widowed Parents Institute. Gain insights and practical tools for supporting children after the death of a parent. Jenny, an Open to Hope writer and the author of “Widowed Parents Unite,” shares valuable tips on navigating this challenging aspect of loss. After the loss of Dr. Gloria Horsley’s husband, getting back in the game was hard, but she realized finding love in your golden years doesn’t have to be complicated. In […]

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Herb Knoll: Navigating Widowhood and Relationship

Posted on March 21, 2024 - by admin

Feeling bereaved and lonely? Join Dr. Gloria Horsley and her fiancé Dr. Frank Powers for a candid discussion on the challenges and triumphs of widowhood and relationships. They are joined by Herb Knoll, founder of the Widowers Support Network (WSN), a global ministry focused on healing hearts and supporting men who have lost their spouse or life partner. Herb, a podcaster and author of “The Widower’s Journey: Helping Men Rebuild After Their Loss,” shares insights on rebuilding and finding connection after loss. After the loss of Dr. Gloria Horsley’s husband, getting back in the game was hard, but she realized […]

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International Day Of Hope And Healing After Loss Conference Candle Lighting

Posted on February 7, 2024 - by admin

Alan Pedersen is an award-winning speaker, songwriter and recording artist. His inspirational message of hope and his music have resonated deeply with those facing a loss or adversity in their lives and have made him one of the most popular, in-demand presenters in the world on finding hope after loss. Since the death of his 18-year-old daughter Ashley in 2001, Alan has traveled to more than 1,500 cities speaking and playing his original music. Alan also successfully served four years as the Executive Director of The Compassionate Friends, the largest grief organization in the world. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/International-Day-Of-Hope-And-Healing-After-Loss-Conference-Candle-Lighting.mp3Podcast: Play in new window […]

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After Life

Posted on February 7, 2024 - by admin

The International Day of Hope and Healing after Loss is a free online experience brought to you by the Open to Hope Foundation with the mission of helping people find hope after loss. Our expert presenters have generously donated their time, talents, and advice to share with you. On this panel are: Elizabeth Boisson, Moderator – Gary Schwartz, Ph.D., Dr. Mark Pitstick, Lenore Matthew, and Ph.D., Mark Anthony. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/After-Life.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Paul Dennitson: Healing Grief Yoga

Posted on February 7, 2024 - by admin

Paul Denniston is the founder of Grief Yoga® and the author of Healing Through Yoga: Transform Loss into Empowerment. The mission of Grief Yoga is to use movement, breath, and sound to release pain and suffering to connect to empowerment and love. Grief Yoga combines many different forms of yoga to channel and release anger to allow unresolved grief a compassionate space to breathe and move. His gentle work creates a safe space of movement and healing to transform trauma and connect to the resilient loving warrior within. Paul has taught and trained this practice to thousands of therapists, counselors, […]

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Ron Villano – 5 Tips on How to Embrace Change in Your Grief Journey

Posted on February 6, 2024 - by admin

The Open to Hope Foundation Day of Hope and Healing welcomes; Ron Villano, MS, LMHC, ASAC, CCH. He is a leading expert in working through change. As a father who lost his 17-year old son over 25 years ago, he always speaks from the heart as his bereavement journey continues. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, he works with others on how to work through difficult times. He is the founder and director of Family & Personal Counseling which has five offices in the greater Long Island Area, and offers in-office and telehealth sessions throughout New York State. And as […]

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Partner Loss Panel

Posted on February 6, 2024 - by admin

The International Day of Hope and Healing after Loss is a free online experience brought to you by the Open to Hope Foundation with the mission of helping people find hope after loss. Our expert presenters have generously donated their time, talents, and advice to share with you. On this panel are Able Keough, Moderator ,Michele Neff Hernandez and Jill Johnson. After the loss of Dr. Gloria Horsley’s husband, getting back in the game was hard, but she realized finding love in your golden years doesn’t have to be complicated. In Open to Love, The Secrets of Senior Dating; Dr. […]

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Reverend Al Johnson – Grief, God, and Gratitude

Posted on February 3, 2024 - by admin

Al Johnson, an Episcopal Priest, has dedicated numerous years to serving as a parish priest, and presently, he contributes to Bishop Sean Rowe’s staff in Northwestern Pennsylvania and Western New York. Al’s journey has been marked by personal tragedy; his son Nicholas died of Leukemia in 1989. Driven by his own experiences with grief, Al pursued and earned his Doctor of Ministry Degree, devoting extensive hours to support the bereaved by delving into the intersection of spirituality and grief. Recently, Al authored the poignant memoir, “GRIEF SET FREE,” which offers insights and solace to those navigating the turbulent waters of […]

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Dr. Donna Shuurman – The Grief Pill is Coming; What to Know Before You Swallow It!

Posted on January 31, 2024 - by admin

With a remarkable 35-year association with The Dougy Center, the inaugural bereavement center for children in the United States, Dr. Donna Schuurman stands as an internationally recognized authority in the field of grief, focusing on bereaved children, teenagers, and families. As the author of “Never the Same: Coming to Terms with the Death of a Parent,” Donna has contributed significantly to the discourse on coping with loss. Her expertise has attracted attention from various media outlets, including The New York Times, USA Today, and Redbook, where she has been featured in interviews. Donna’s commitment extends to her role on the […]

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Ilana Rowe: Discovering a New Chapter After Grief

Posted on January 25, 2024 - by admin

Exploring Self-Identity After Years of Caregiving Curious about rediscovering your identity after years of caregiving? Join Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley, along with their guest Ilana Rowe, as she shares her transformative journey. Discover how creativity and spirituality played crucial roles in defining Ilana’s life after an 11-year commitment to caring for her husband. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Ilana-Rowe-Discovering-a-New-Chapter-After-Grief.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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