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Dr. Christopher Kerr: Death Is But a Dream

Posted on May 14, 2020 - by admin

Christopher Kerr, MD, PhD is the author of Death Is But a Dream: Finding Hope and Meaning at Life’s End. He is the Chief Medical Officer and Chief Executive Officer for The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care in Buffalo, New York. Alongside direct patient care, Dr. Kerr’s focus is in the areas of leadership and patient advocacy. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Dr.-Christopher-Kerr-Death-Is-But-a-Dream.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Marion Donon: The loss of a grandparent to Covid-19

Posted on May 8, 2020 - by admin

Do you have a child who has lost a grandparent or is fearful of losing one? There is much in the current news about the “at risk” group that is highly distressing for children. Marion Donon, clinical psychologist, shares her insights on this topic. She is the author of The Loss of a Grandparent to Covid-19, Gramps. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Marion-Donon-The-loss-of-a-grandparent-to-Covid-19.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Alan Pedersen: Healing Guilt and Regret

Posted on May 7, 2020 - by admin

Do you ever wonder what you could have done or should have done to save your loved one from death? Where do you go from here? Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi speak with Alan Pedersen about grief and healing. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Alan-Pedersen-Healing-Guilt-and-Regret.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Dr. Robin F. Goodman: Talking to Bereaved Kids About Coronavirus

Posted on May 5, 2020 - by admin

Are you wondering how to support bereaved children during these disruptive times? Join psychologist and family expert Dr. Robin F. Goodman for advice and support. Robin has done extensive research on traumatic loss and worked with individuals and families who lost someone on 9/11. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Robin-Goodman-Talking-to-Bereaved-Kids-About-Coronavirus.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Dr. Jill Harrington: Handling Emotions During Covid-19

Posted on May 1, 2020 - by admin

Wondering what to say or how to respond to others during this stressful time? Sheltering in place can create uncomfortable interactions for those both inside and outside the home. Join Dr. Jill Harrington for helpful techniques to decrease stress and moderate your responses to difficult situations and conversations. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Dr-Jill-Harrington-Handling-Emotions-During-Covid-19.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Frankie Orella: Missing Mom Lord Hear My Cry

Posted on April 30, 2020 - by admin

Frankie Orella is a Nashville-native singer-songwriter who grew up in a home surrounded by the melodies of The Beatles and words of hymn writers. When she was 17, she lost her mom to cancer and songwriting was a way to process the trauma and brokenness that loss brings into a home. She started her music career writing and leading music in churches, but her upcoming project “Stages of Grief” moves in a different direction in order to give a metaphorical voice to each of the 5 stages of grief. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Frankie-Orella-Missing-Mom-Lord-Hear-My-Cry.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Don Garner: Grief and Covid-19 Is God Punishing Me?

Posted on April 28, 2020 - by admin

Has a recent loss rocked your world? Are you losing faith and wondering where to turn? Join Don Garner bereaved parent and ordained Baptist minister for a discussion of how faith can be of help and support. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Don-Garner-Grief-and-Covid-19-Is-God-Punishing-Me.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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William and Beverly Feigelman: Support For High Risk Individuals During Covid-19

Posted on April 24, 2020 - by admin

In this episode, the authors of Devastating Losses, William and Beverly Feigelman, join Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley. The couple lost their 32-year-old son to suicide related to substance abuse. He was living in New York with his fiancé when he hanged himself. Although Jesse had a long history of substance abuse—and Beverly, who was a specialized therapist treating substance abuse patient—they never saw the death coming. Suicide and drug/alcohol losses are often stigmatized and disenfranchised. For the Feigelmans, they experienced disenfranchised loss doubly, since Jesse’s death was caused by both substance abuse and suicide. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/William-and-Beverly-Feigelman-Support-For-High-Risk-Individuals-During-Covid-19.mp3Podcast: Play in new window […]

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Finding Joy Again In Service with Debbie Ford Dullabaun

Posted on April 23, 2020 - by admin

Debbie Ford Dullabaun was a full time mother to her son, Dale Lee Dullabaun, III, born August 23, 1992. After his untimely and devastating death on October 29, 1998, she began to work in his memory with several non-profit organizations. (including the American Red Cross and DART (Domestic Abuse Response Team), a partnership with the Los Angeles Police Department and The Domestic Abuse Center, as a Victim’s Advocate-Trainer.) This was all made possible because she and her husband Dale were taken by the hand to their first meeting of The Compassionate Friends. After receiving the support so desperately needed in […]

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Rob Zucker: Caregiver Burnout During Covid-19?

Posted on April 22, 2020 - by admin

Are you feeling worried, anxious and exhausted? Who takes care of the caregiver? Join social worker Rob Zucker, bereaved spouse and grief counselor for a discussion of self-care during these stressful times. Rob is the author of The Journey Through Grief and Loss: Helping Yourself and Your Child When Grief is Shared https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Rob-Zucker-Caregiver-Burnout-During-Covid-19.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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