Open to Hope TV

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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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 49: Trauma Treatments

Posted on May 7, 2015 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley discuss with Dr. Bessel Van der Kolk author of The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma EMDR and Neurofeedback for repairing faulty connections and connectivity patterns. Dr. David Fajgenbaum joins the group to discuss how the death of his mother, while he was a college student, inspired him to found the National Students of AMF Support Network an organization helping grieving students.

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Episode 48: Trauma/Heal The Body

Posted on May 7, 2015 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley discuss with Dr. Bessel Van der Kolk author of The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma how yoga and other physical activities help the bereaved. Bereaved spouse Dr. Lyn Prashant PhD, FT, joins the discussion of helping the bereaved using yoga, and massage. Lynn is a certified grief counselor and has developed a unique and successful approach to grief counseling called “Degriefing.”

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Episode 47: Healing Trauma/Creative Activities

Posted on May 7, 2015 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley discuss with Dr. Bessel Van der Kolk author of The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma how creative activities can help promote our natural, innate healing mechanisms. They are joined by bereaved parent, Sharon Strouse, board certified Art Therapist and licensed clinical professional Art Therapist, author of Artful Grief: A Diary of Healing.

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Episode 46: Widow’s Helping Widows

Posted on May 7, 2015 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley discuss with Dawn Nargi and Roselyn Drake how the loss of their husbands inspired them to help widows through The W Connection. The second guest will be Audrey Pellicano nurse, mother, wife and widow, who will give tips on how one can tap into the power of the mind in order to heal from loss, move beyond the pain and reignite feelings of hope. Audrey hosts Death Café at The Open Center of New York City and is the author of the “Six Secrets to Surviving Widowhood”.

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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 44: COPS; Supporting Cops and their Families

Posted on May 7, 2015 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview Dennis Jones the Executive Director of Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S). and Anthony (Babe) Muro a supporter and friend of the police community. They discuss how C.O.P.S. supports individuals and families after a fellow officer has fallen and offer suggestions on how the community can be a part of the healing process.

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