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Don't miss watching the award-winning TV series, "Open to Hope," hosted by Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley. Each episode will to introduce you to people who have suffered loss and again found hope.

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Episode 186: Siblings Never to be Forgotten: Terrorism on September 11, 2001

Posted on September 12, 2021 - by admin

Ever feel that your sibling loss has been discounted? Join Dr. Heidi Horsley and her guests Jim Glaccone and Cathie Omg-Herrera who both had siblings murdered on 9/11.  Although it has been 20 years each continues to honor their siblings, Cathie through the Betty Ann Ong Foundation and Jim by serving on the board of Tuesday’s Children and leading tours at the 9/11 Tribute Museum.

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Episode 185: Surviving Terrorism, Mass Violence, and Traumatic Loss

Posted on September 10, 2021 - by admin

Suffered a traumatic loss? Join Dr. Heidi Horsley and her guests Maureen Basnicki, Heather Dearman and Sallie Lynch founding members of the Survivors of Tragedy Outreach Program (STOP) an initiative created by Tuesday’s Children. Get a message of hope and learn how peer connections and support can be key components to your recovery.

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Episode 184: Parent Loss and Childhood Trauma

Posted on September 7, 2021 - by admin

You are stronger than you think you are!  Join Dr. Heidi Horsley and her guests to explore childhood trauma, Inner strength, and the strength of community.  Guests include Marie Clyne and Robert Pycior, who lost a mother and father in the 9/ll terrorist attacks and Kathy Murphy, Program Director of Tuesday’s Children.

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Episode 183: Men and Grief: Brotherhood and Connection

Posted on September 6, 2021 - by admin

Join Dr. Heidi Horsley in an interview with Dave Turner New York City firefighter who lost 15 of his FDNY brothers’ in the 9/11 attacks and Carrie Pike author of Heroes of 9/11: A brotherhood and connections that never end after loss for a look into one’s man journey toward hope and healing.

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Episode 182 Spouse Loss: 9/11 Widows Speak About Their Grief Journey 20 years later.

Posted on September 6, 2021 - by admin

Join Dr. Heidi Horsley for an enlightening interview with Denise Lynch and Donna Angelini, both widows of FDNY firefighters. Donna not only lost her husband but also her father-in-law in the Twin Trade Towers. You will be inspired by their messages of courage and hope.

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Episode 181: Coping with the Death of Friends, Family and Co-workers: Finding Hope after 9/11

Posted on September 5, 2021 - by admin

  We have much to learn today from those whose family members died in the World Trade Center. Tune in for messages of hope and resilience. Hear Dr. Heidi Horsley interview friends and family members on this the 20th anniversary.

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Episode 180: Minding Your Grieving Soul

Posted on December 15, 2019 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview Karla Helbert and Heather Stang about mindfulness, yoga, and grief.  Karla is a bereaved mom, a licensed professional counselor, and a certified yoga instructor. She is also the author of Finding Your Own Way to Grieve: A Creative Activity Workbook for Kids & Teens on the Autism Spectrum, and Yoga for Grief and Loss.  Heather is a yoga therapist, and the author of Mindfulness & Grief, she is also on the advisory board for the, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS).  Josh Robinson will close the show with a drumming […]

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Episode 179: The Beat of Grief

Posted on December 15, 2019 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview Claudia Coenen and Josh Robinson about Expressing Grief Creatively. Claudia is a widow, the creator of the Karuna Cards, and author of A Creative Toolkit for Grief and Bereavement. Josh is a member of “Alo Brasil” and “The Spoken Hand Percussion Orchestra,” he is also a teaching artist and facilitates workshops and school assemblies. Josh will close the show with a drumming performance.

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Episode 178: The Whys and Hows of Grief Support

Posted on December 15, 2019 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview ADEC President, Dr. Phyllis Kosminsky and former ADEC President, Dr. Jon Reid, about getting back to life, after the death of a parent.  Phyllis lost her mother as a child, and today is a psychotherapist in private practice, has written two books, and is an adjunct lecturer at Fordham University.  Jon lost his father in his 20’s, and today is a Professor at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, and teaches grief courses at People’s University in Beijing China.  The show will close with a drumming performance by Josh Robinson.  

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Episode 177: Yoga as Fuel for Healing with Paul Denniston

Posted on November 13, 2019 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview Paul Denniston, about how yoga helped him heal after his sister Ella died of cancer. Paul created Grief Yoga and has taught his practice to thousands of people all over the world. He teaches at Kripalu Center and Esalen. His online courses focus on using grief as fuel for healing through movement and yoga. The show will close with Meghan Pulles singing the song, Light After Loss.

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