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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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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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