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Episode 78: Sudden Death Versus Anticipated Grief

Posted on June 3, 2016 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Alan Pedersen, Executive Director of The Compassionate Friends, discuss the challenges of sudden versus anticipated loss with bereaved mother’s Ann Kahdalia and Denise Pedersen whose children died in vehicle related accidents. Joining the group is Mitch Carmody whose son died of cancer. Alan Pedersen closes the show singing Love Lives On. Words and music by Alan Pedersen.

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Episode 76: Loss after the Battle of Substance Abuse

Posted on June 3, 2016 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Alan Pedersen, Executive Director of the Compassionate Friends, interview Dianna Lynn bereaved mother of both Josh and Logan and Nancy Juracka bereaved mother of Lance regarding how they found hope after their children’s death by substance abuse. The show closes with Alan singing A Little Farther Down the Road and Mitch Carmody signing to words and music by Alan Pedersen.

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Episode 75: Returning to Work After Loss

Posted on June 3, 2016 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Alan Pedersen, Executive Director of The Compassionate Friends, talk with bereaved parents Terri O’Rourke and Tim Meadows about the challenges of returning to work after the deaths of their son’s, both name Christopher. A video clip is played regarding grief in the workplace produced by psychologist and bereaved parent Carol Kerns. The show closes with Alan singing and Mitch Carmody signing to It’s My Life words and music by Alan Pedersen.

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Episode 74: Grief Diaries

Posted on May 10, 2016 - by admin

On this show Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley interview Lynda Cheldelin Fell, Linda Bateman Gomez , Carol Scibelli and Christine Duminiak. These four women have found hope after loss and have contributed to the Grief Diaries brand of books created by Lynda Fell. Lynda is also the executive president of the newly formed National Grief & Hope Coalition.

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Episode 73: Replacement Children

Posted on May 9, 2016 - by admin

On this show Dr.’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley interview Judy Mandel and Rita Battat Silverman regarding their books on children who become the replacement child for their deceased sibling. Rita is the co-author of Replacement Children: The Unconscious Script with a foreward by Katie Couric and Judy Mandel is the author of Replacement Child: a memoir.

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Episode 72: Coping After Child Loss

Posted on May 9, 2016 - by admin

On this show Dr’s. Gloria and Heidi Horsley interview bereaved parent and creator of the Grief Diaries brand of books, webinars, and film. The second guest is Barbara Hopkinson, bereaved parent and author of A Butterfly’s Journey To A New Normal. She is a certified Grief Recovery Specialist and a Compassionate Friends Chapter Leader. We will also show a clip from her Butterfly’s Journey site.

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Episode 71: Coping With Cancer Loss

Posted on May 4, 2016 - by admin

On this show Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley interview Bill Goeren LCSW director of clinical services at CancerCare in Manhattan regarding services for those who are grieving the loss of a family member. The second guest is Nancy Cincotta psychosocial director of Camp Sunshine located in Maine providing support for children and their families who are experiencing life-threatening illnesses as well as bereavement. Video clips are played of both CancerCare and Camp Sunshine.

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Episode 69: Friends Helping Friends

Posted on May 3, 2016 - by admin

On this show Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley are joined by Dana Lerner bereaved mother of Cooper Stock. Jackie Kern and Matt Vidmar a teacher & coach at the Calhoun school discuss honoring and remembering Cooper. A video is shown of friends and teachers honoring Cooper. The show closes with Sam Horn and Jackson Lundy, students at Calhoun, performing Never Alone, Lyrics and music by Sam Horn. Dedicated to the memory of Cooper Stock.

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Episode 67: Finding Hope After A Terrorist Attack

Posted on April 26, 2016 - by admin

Joining Dr’s. Gloria and Heidi Horsley on this show are Melissa Pettignano, singer and songwriter and her mother Evelyn whose aunt/sister Arlene was killed in the World Trade Center and Mary Fetchet who Co-founded Voices of September 11th in 2001 following the death of her son Brad on 9/11. A clinical social worker, Mary created a new paradigm in providing long-term services for victims’ families. A clip is shown produced by Voices of September 11th. Song by Melissa Dear Lord Jesus.

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Episode 59: Charitysmith: Help In Starting a Foundation

Posted on December 14, 2015 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and co-host Alan Pedersen, Executive Director of The Compassionate Friends, interview Tim Meadows, board member of Charitysmith, regarding the death of his son Christopher and how Charitysmith inspired the family to start a foundation in his name. Ashley Galleher, Executive Director of Charitysmith and a bereaved sibling, discusses the history of Charitysmith and explains its mission. A clip is shown of the Josias A. Sterling Memorial Fund. Both Ashley and Tim have presented at the Compassionate Friends national conferences.

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