Pamela Gabbay : Supporting Families Through Times of Crisis

Posted on March 28, 2020 - by admin

Wondering how to support your kids in times of crisis?  Pamela Gabbay Doctor of Education, Family Therapist and co-author of Understanding and Supporting Bereaved Children is full of information and advice. Pamela is a bereaved sibling and stepparent.  She is the co-founder of The Satori Group, a national organization providing education and consultation to the death, end-of-life, and bereavement fields.   https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Pamela-Gabby-Supporting-Families-Through-Times-of-Crisis.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Shari O’Loughlin: Compassionate Friends Giving Hope In A Time of Anxiety

Posted on March 27, 2020 - by admin

The death of her 14 year old son, Connor in a small plane crash led Shari O’Loughlin on a journey to be the Executive Director of the Compassionate Friends.  Shari is a transformational life and business coach, speaker, and author of Life from the Ashes.  Shari believes that discovering what’s on the other side of loss and tragedy can help us to lead more powerful lives filled with meaning and joy. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Shari-OLoughlin-Compassionate-Friends-Giving-Hope-In-A-Time-of-Anxiety.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Finding Love After Loss with Robert Zucker and Teresa Weybrew

Posted on March 26, 2020 - by admin

Robert Zucker and Teresa Weybrew share their story of love after Robert’s wife died and Teresa’s life partner. They share their struggles and hopes. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Finding-Love-After-Loss-with-Robert-Zucker-and-Teresa-Weybrew.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Elizabeth Boisson: Spiritual Experiences and Evidence of the Afterlife

Posted on March 25, 2020 - by admin

Listen to evidence of after life with guest Elizabeth Boisson  president of Helping Parents Heal, which supports open discussion of spiritual experiences and evidence for the afterlife.  Elizabeth’s daughter Chelsea passed when she was 2 days old, and her son Morgan transitioned at the Base Camp of Mount Everest in Tibet while on a university exchange program.     https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Elizabeth-Boisson-Spiritual-Experiences-and-Evidence-of-the-Afterlife.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Bonnie Carroll: Supporting Bereaved Military Families

Posted on March 24, 2020 - by admin

Bonnie Carroll founded the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) in 1994, at a time when there was no national support network for the families of America’s fallen heroes. Through her own loss of her husband, Brig. Gen. Tom Carroll, who perished in an Army plane crash in 1992 along with seven other soldiers, she turned her tragedy into a purposeful effort to create what is today the major national program providing compassionate care for all who are grieving the death of a service member.     https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Bonnie-Carroll-Supporting-Bereaved-Military-Families.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Tambre Leighn: Coronavirus Coping With Loss

Posted on March 23, 2020 - by admin

On this show Dr. Heidi Horsley, who recently tested positive for the Covid-19 is given advice on how to cope with isolation and uncertainty. Tambre is a Certified Professional Coach, founder of Well Beyond Ordinary, and behavior change expert. After being widowed, she became a coach to help others through grief and improve the patient experience in healthcare. She’s written for Open to Hope since 2010. Her course, Grief as the Pathway to Transformation, is featured on DailyOm. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Tambre-Leighn-Coronavirus-Coping-With-Loss.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Kjerstin Davies Coronavirus Triggers Grief

Posted on March 19, 2020 - by admin

Kjerstin Davies is the president and cofounder of Charlie’s Guys, a national nonprofit that provides bereaved siblings 18 years and younger with a gift or experience to help them on their grief journey. Kjerstin brings her expertise to the organization as a former event planner, child advocate, and child educator. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Kjerstin-Davies-Covid-19-Coronavirus-Triggers-Grief.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Music Brings Light After Loss with Meghan Pulles

Posted on March 19, 2020 - by admin

Floridian born, Meghan is a classically trained opera singer and theater actress who transitioned into a singer-songwriter 7 years ago, after moving to NYC from Orlando. Not planning to pursue music as a career, her path shifted when she became awakened to the musical healing, and spirituality of songwriting. Learning to love the tribulations of life through processing by creating music, She believes that songwriting is cathartic; an emotional band-aid to help heal, and to overcome past obstacles…. Working towards the “small miracles” of joy to help change the world, she hopes to share her instrumental music to help heal, […]

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Lets Connect

Posted on March 17, 2020 - by admin

At this time of crisis with COVID-19 (the Coronavirus) effecting our daily lives and routines we need a little support and love. Dr. Heidi Horsley, Dr. Gloria Horsley and Alan Pedersen are here to support you with kind words and a song. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Lets-Connect.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Grief Should Never Be Punished with Andy McNiel

Posted on March 12, 2020 - by admin

Andy McNiel, MA, is an author and trainer on topics related to grief, bereavement, and end of life. He has been an advocate for healthy children, teenagers, and families throughout his career. He is a co-founder and an executive partner with The Satori Group, LLC, a national education, management, and consulting company. Andy is the former CEO of the National Alliance for Grieving Children. He is the co-author, along with Pamela Gabbay, of Supporting and Understanding Bereaved Children: A Practical Guide for Professionals. He is a trainer for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and Boys and Girls Clubs of […]