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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 57: Women and Grief

Posted on October 29, 2015 - by admin

On This show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley moderate a panel of women regarding women and grief.  The panel includes Chris Gigliotti, Adam’s mom, Anne Castaldo, Tony’s mom and president of the Tony Brown foundation and Brooke Smith Kennedy’s mom and creator of Knot My Baby.  The women discuss the difficulty of being a couple but also having space to grieve alone.  They also share how they have coped with their losses and have gone on to again find hope.   The video clip “Taking A Break From Our Grief” moderated by Dr. Heidi Horsley is played.

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53 Episode: First Candle: Supporting Stillbirth and SIDS Families

Posted on October 27, 2015 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview Chris Blake, the chief operating officer of First Candle, regarding the foundation’s work in saving babies’ lives, spearheading research, educating new moms and dads and bringing hope to grieving families. Debbie Haine Vijayvergiya, bereaved mom of Autumn Joy and advocate for stillbirth awareness and education, joins the discussion.  A video clip that provides tips on dealing with the risk of SIDS is played.  The clip features Aletha Maybank, Assistant Commissioner for the New York Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

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Episode 52: Pregnancy Loss and Still Birth

Posted on October 5, 2015 - by admin

On this show Dr. Heidi Horsley and Dr. Gloria Horsley talk with Chris Blake the chief operating officer of  “First Candle”.  They discuss the work of the foundation in saving babies’ lives, spearheading research, educating new moms and dads, and bringing hope to grieving families. Brooke Smith of Knot My Baby also appears on the show and talks about the death of her full-term baby in utero and how “First Candle” provided her with compassionate support.  Dr. Christiane Manzella, clinical director of Seleni, a New York based center, is also a guest and discusses Seleni’s help in providing women with […]

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Episode 51: Families For Safe Streets

Posted on October 4, 2015 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley discuss with bereaved parent advocates, Amy Cohen, mother of Sammy, and a Founding Member of Families For Safe Streets, and Dana Lerner, mother of Cooper, psychotherapist and a member of Families for Safe Streets.  They discuss the need to enforce laws and change driving habits and patterns in New York City and other cities around the country.  Sammy, age 13, was killed when he was hit by a van, and Cooper, age 9, was killed by a taxicab in New York City.

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Episode 50: Family Dynamics When Dealing With Loss

Posted on October 4, 2015 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview the Ferber family: Dorothy, the mom, David, the dad, and their son, Jordon who talk openly about the death of their son and brother, Russell, and how his death impacted their lives.  They also talk about how they have honored his name through The Compassionate Friends and forming the Russell Ferber Foundation.  Jordon Ferber facilitates a sibling loss group and also hosts the podcast “Where’s The Grief”.

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Episode 45: The Compassionate Friends: Groups Helping Parents, Siblings and Grandparents

Posted on May 7, 2015 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview Michele Muro and Babe-Anthony Muro, bereaved parent and stepparent of Lori who was killed in an automobile accident while serving in the U.S. Navy. Also on the show are Arnie and Varda Wendorf. Their daughter Lauren was also killed in an automobile accident. Michele and Varda, with the support of their husbands, are co-lead the Staten Island New York, and chapter of The Compassionate Friends (TCF). The couples discuss how TCF has help them support one another and other bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents. For those who do not […]

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Episode 43: Military Related Suicide

Posted on May 7, 2015 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley discuss with Janet Burroway, New York Times best selling author, her book “Losing Tim” a memoir about the death of her oldest son, Tim, a U.S. soldier and contractor who served in Iraq and died by suicide in 2004 at age 40. They then show a film clip produced by The Stop Soldier Suicide Foundation and interview CEO Brian Kinsella.

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Episode 42: Saving At Risk Children

Posted on May 7, 2015 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview Tashel Bordere Ph.D., CT regarding her work in death, dying and bereavement with black families. A video clip is shown featuring Harlem Mother’s S.A.V.E. followed by an interview with founder Jackie Rowe-Adams bereaved mother of Anthony and Tyrone who lost their lives to gun violence.

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Episode 40: Helping Families Deal With Drug and Alcohol Overdose

Posted on January 14, 2015 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview Barbara Allen whose son, Jim, overdosed on heroin and alcohol in 2003.  She is the founder of  “Shatter the Stigma” an organization with the goal of bringing the disease of addiction into the light of hope and healing.  Joining her on the show is Dave Roberts, LMSW, CASAC, a bereaved parent and addiction professional. Both Barbara and Dave are actively involved with The Compassionate Friends. The Show will close with singer songwriter Paul Alexander singing, “Light a Candle.”  Played at memorial candle lightings around the world.

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Episode 39: Finding Hope After Multiple Deaths

Posted on January 14, 2015 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview Jill Kraft Thompson an amazing woman who has re-built her life after losing five people she loved the most. She survived the car crash that killed five members of her family – her husband Bart, her two sons, Ben and Sam, her mom and her niece, Sarah. She is the author of “Finding Jill”.  Richard Beck Ph.D. and trauma expert gives his thoughts on trauma recovery.  The show will closes with singer songwriter Paul Alexander singing “Light a Candle”.

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