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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 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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Episode 38: Traumatic Loss 9/11

Posted on January 14, 2015 - by admin

On this show Dr. Heidi and Dr. Gloria Horsley interview Susan Esposito Lombardo whose father Billy Esposito, vice president and partner at Cantor Fitzgerald was killed on the 104th floor of the north tower on 9/11.  In his memory the family founded A Caring Hand, The Billy Esposito Foundation and Bereavement Program helping grieving children and their families. Robin Goodman Ph.D. director of the foundation discusses their work.  The show closes with singer and songwriter Paul Alexander singing “Pennies From Heaven”.

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Episode 37: Sibling Loss

Posted on November 30, 2014 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley discuss with comedian Jordon Feber and Keith Singer the impact of the loss of their siblings and how they have found hope after loss and gone to inspire others who have lost brothers and sisters.  Both Jordon and Keith are involved with The Compassionate Friends Foundation and have helped thousands of siblings on their journey of loss and recovery.  The show closes with Capathia Jenkins and Amber Iman signing “We Will Never Be Apart” from the musical “Harriet” based on the story of Harriet Tubman.

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Episode 36: Diversity and Grief

Posted on November 30, 2014 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley discuss Diversity and Grief with Doneley Meris Founder & Executive Director at HIV Arts Network and Capathia Jenkins actor, singer and board of directors of Covenant House. A video with Dr. Andy Ho of Hong Kong University discusses Chinese responses to death.  The show closes with Amber Iman singing “Do I Ask Too Much” from the Musical “Harriett” based on the life of Harriet Tubman.

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Episode 35: Grieving Disability and Death

Posted on November 11, 2014 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley discuss with  Louise Bruce, bereaved mom the experience of losing two special needs children, Laura and Chris.   Louise has honored the children by starting the LaChris Connection serving families of kids with disabilities.  The second guest is Isabel Stenzel Byrnes, Hospice social worker, Cystic Fibrosis survivor and author of “The Power of two:  A Twin Triumph Over Cystic Fibrosis” Isabel discusses her process in coping with Cystic Fibrosis, lung transplants and the death of her twin.  These inspirational guests show how through hope, charity and love they have overcome […]

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Episode 34: Making Meaning After Loss– Golden Gate Bridge

Posted on November 11, 2014 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview Sue Story and David Hull both bereaved parents whose children died after jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge.  Sue and David have gone on to honor their children by advocating for safety changes in the bridge and suicide prevention.  David is the co-founder of the Bridge Rail Foundation.  The second guest is Reverend Ron Harder bereaved parent of Zachary whose loss has moved him to also help others.  Ron is a minster, Funeral Director and Owner along with his wife Chris of the Heritage Oaks Funeral Home and the […]

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Episode 33: Spirituality and Healing

Posted on November 11, 2014 - by admin

On this show Dr. Heidi Horsley and Dr. Gloria Horsley discuss with Sherry Cassedy and Faith Freed helpful ideas on getting through a crisis.  Sherry is an attorney who has practiced law and mediation for 29 years and currently has a mediation and private judging practice in Palo Alto, CA.   She has served as adjunct faculty at Sofia University, and in the Religious Studies Department at Santa Clara University.  She has suffered the loss of two nephews and is the bereaved parent of Timothy Sullivan who died in 2010 in a skateboarding accident.  Faith Freed holds a master’s degree […]

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Episode 32: Treating Trauma (EMDR)

Posted on November 11, 2014 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley discuss with Dr. Christopher Sato-Perry and Dr. Jean Schellenberg their use of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in treating trauma. The show closes with music by Peter Anderson and Randy Cookson.

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Men&Grief Trailer

Posted on September 9, 2014 - by admin

Dr. Bob Baugher follows several men and their grief journey twenty years later.

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