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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 110: Finding the Gifts in Grief with Bar Scott and Julie Lange Growth

Posted on August 3, 2017 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview singer-songwriter Bar Scott author of The Present Giver an account of Scott’s search for meaning and hope after her son Forest is diagnosed with terminal cancer and Julie Lange Groth bereaved mother of Justin and author of Healing What Grieves You and Life Between the Falls.  The show closes with Bar Scott singing If There Is A Way.

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Episode 109: Dealing With the Death of a Difficult Child

Posted on August 3, 2017 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley speak with Marcia Alig, past president of The Compassionate Friends board, and long time volunteer, about the challenges of dealing with the death of a difficult child.  The second guests, Bobbie Comforto LCSW and Anne Kane Ph.D., founders of the Grief Channel, share insights and skills needed to negotiate the journeys of loss, trauma and transition.  The Show closes with singer, songwriter, and author Bar Scott, bereaved mom of Forrest, singing World on Fire.

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Episode 108 :Supporting Suicide Survivors with Marilyn Koenig and Dr. Patrick Arbore

Posted on August 3, 2017 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview Marilyn Koenig bereaved parent, co-founder and Executive Director of Friends for Survival and Dr. Patrick Arbore founder of The Friendship Line regarding their work in prevention and support of suicide survivors. A video is shown of The Friendship Line. Alan Pedersen Executive Director of The Compassionate Friends sings his original music to close the show.

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Episode 107: Carol Kearns and Deborah Kennedy-Putting Death Into Perspective

Posted on August 3, 2017 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi interview Dr. Carol Kearns, bereaved mother of Kristen and author of Sugar Cookies and a Nightmare and expert in grief in the workplace and Deborah Kennedy bereaved daughter and author of Nature Speaks:  Art and Poetry For The Earth regarding death and renewal as part of the human experience.  The show closes with Vi singing Surrender.

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Episode 106: Too Young To Be A Widow with Michelle Miller, Patty Behrens, LMFT, Melissa Martinez and Dorina Gilmore

Posted on June 6, 2017 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview four bereaved spouses regarding the ups and downs of not only surviving but also thriving after the deaths of their husbands.  Michelle Miller is author of the memoir, “Boys, Booze, and Bathroom Floors: Forty-Six Tales about the Collision of Suicide Grief and Dating.”  Melissa Martinez and Donna Gilmore are part of a group founded by Marriage and Family Therapist and bereaved spouse, Michelle Miller, of the Care Connections ministry.  The show closes with Vi singing Surrender.  

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Episode 105: Remembering Them

Posted on May 18, 2017 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview psychologist Dr. Mary Jane Gandour, author of Heart Work regarding her family coming together after the death of her daughter, Aimee to remember her through the creative arts.  Allison Gilbert author of Passed and Present: Keeping Memories of Loved Ones Alive joins them to discuss other ways of remembering the deceased.  A video clip from The Peanut Gallery produced by Molly Gandour is played.

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Episode 104: Honoring our Children

Posted on May 16, 2017 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview Gabrielle Doucet, author of Let Go & Let Love; Survivors of Suicide Loss Healing Handbook, and Judy Pedersen along with bereaved parent Daniel Abut from Hearts of Hope foundation regarding loss and how they have honored deceased family members.

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Episode 103: TAPS-Supporting Military Families

Posted on May 11, 2017 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview Zaneta M. Gileno, LMSW, CT Director, Community Based Care and Professional Education and Emily Munoz, surviving spouse of Gil and director of the TAPs Inner Warrior Health and Wellness program regarding programs for those who have lost a loved one in the military.

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Episode 102: Fay Zenoff and Julia Sachs-Finding Oneself After Sibling Loss

Posted on March 27, 2017 - by admin

How’s your mother? Take care of your parents! But what about me? On this show Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and Alan Pedersen, Executive Director of The Compassionate Friends, discuss with bereaved siblings Fay Zenoff MBA executive director of Center For Open Recovery (COR) and Julia Sachs MSW the challenges of coping with the deaths of their siblings, Paul and Kristian.  The show closes with Amy Cooper signing “In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning”.  

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Episode 101- Amy Cooper and Tom Tomasello: Will I Ever Sing Again?

Posted on March 27, 2017 - by admin

Will I ever smile or sing again? On this show Drs’ Gloria and Heidi Horsley and Alan Pedersen, Executive Director of The Compassionate Friends, explore with bereaved parents; Amy Cooper, singer, songwriter and musician Tom Tomasello the struggle to find their creative process after the deaths of their sons’, Jon and Rory.  Amy sings while Tom accompanies her on keyboard.

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