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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 31: Forgiveness

Posted on February 12, 2014 - by admin

On This show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley discuss with Fred Luskin Ph.D. the rationale for forgiveness and why forgiveness is necessary. Radha Stern author and victims advocate will join Dr. Luskin to discuss how she deals with forgiveness when the man who murdered her son shows no remorse. The show closes with music by Randy Cookson and Peter Anderson.

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Episode 30: Pet Loss

Posted on February 12, 2014 - by admin

On This show Dr. Gloria Horsley; and Dr. Heidi Horsley discuss the death of a pet with pet loss experts Bonnie Goodman and Dr. Betty J. Carmack, R.N., Ed.D. Betty is a researcher and author of “Grieving the Death of a Pet”. Bonnie is a certified Thanatologist and grief Counselor. The show closes with music by Peter Anderson and Randy Cookson.

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Episode 29: Holiday Candle Lighting and Cooking

Posted on February 12, 2014 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley discuss with the executive director of The Compassionate Friends, Alan Pedersen, bereavement advice for getting through the holidays. Included is a segment from The Compassionate Friends, Midpensula Chapter, National Candlelighting. Katie Morford registered dietician and author of Mom’s Kitchen Handbook closes the show with ideas for making easy and healthy foods during the holidays.

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Episode 28: Grief Styles: The Enneagram

Posted on February 12, 2014 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley discuss grieving styles given Enneagram personality types with the author of the Enneagram Made Easy, Elizabeth Wagele, and Jan Conlon, grief support expert. Katie Morford registered dietician and author of Mom’s Kitchen Handbook gives tips for healthy eating during stressful times.

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Episode 27: Grieving Styles: Myers Briggs

Posted on February 12, 2014 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview Lisa Prosser-Dodds, PhD, Therapist and Author regarding individualized grief responses based upon Jungian personality types, measured by the Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator (GRIEFtype). Musician discusses how his grief type is expressed through his music.

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Grief Relief Television: Handling Death and the Holidays

Posted on December 13, 2013 - by admin

Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guests will present Handling Death and the Holidays This show is dedicated to giving a voice to grief and recovery, and empowering the bereaved. Special guest Dr. Darcie D. Sims, Ph.D. is a bereaved parent and child, and a nationally known speaker. She is a grief management specialist and president and co-founder of GRIEF, Inc. a grief consulting business and the Director of the American Grief Academy. Filoli County Estates visits to share what you can do to memorialize your loved one during the holiday season and the Palo Alto High School A […]

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Episode 26: Drug and Alcohol Deaths

Posted on December 10, 2013 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley discuss with William and Beverly Feigelman authors of  “Devastating Losses” the death of their son and the risks of substance abuse.  Vanessa McGannon then talks about her work with The American Society of Suicidology.  Singer, songwriter Larry Stevens closes the show.

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Episode 25: Healing With Art and Humor

Posted on December 10, 2013 - by admin

On this show comic writer and comedian Carol Scibelli and art therapist Barbara ‘Basia’ Mosinski give Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley tips and insight into how humor and art helped them to get through the deaths of family members including a spouse, step-son, and parent.  Carol is the author of Poor Widow Me.  Singer, songwriter Larry Stevens closes the show.

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Episode 24: Siblings the Forgotten Mourners

Posted on December 10, 2013 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley discuss with Dana Brophy and Zander Sprague author of MAKING LEMONADE: Choosing A Positive Pathway After Losing Your Sibling the impact of having an adult sibling die.  Zander and Dana discuss their personal responses and give suggestions for promoting health and healing.  Billy Bensing singer songwriter and Kelly Garmire close the show with their song Always dedicated to all those who have loved and lost.

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Episode 23: Loss as an Inspiration for the Creative Process

Posted on December 10, 2013 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley discuss with Mary Skinner, documentary film maker, how her deceased mother inspired her award winning film “Irene Sendley:  In The Name of Their Mothers”.  Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi then interview singer songwriter Billy Bensing regarding his music and the impact of the loss of his girlfriend, Sally, as a young man.  The show will close with Billy Bensing and Kelly Garmire singing Butterfly dedicated to Sally Morath.

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