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Open To Hope Inspired by Horsley Family Tragedy

Posted on January 15, 2019 - by Gloria Horsley

Dr. Gloria Horsley is the founder of the Open to Hope Foundation. She created the non-profit organization after losing her son, Scott, in 1983. “We thought we would never survive,” […]

Kathie Supiano: Caring Connection

Posted on January 12, 2019 - by Gloria Horsley

Dr. Kathie Supiano heads the Caring Connections at the University of Utah, and was recently interviewed by Dr. Gloria Horsley during the Association for Death Education and Counseling 2015 conference. […]

From the Ashes of my Father’s Death

Posted on January 9, 2019 - by Emily Kil

(Contributing writer Emily Kil co-wrote this article with her husband based on his childhood experience.) A 9-year old boy should be playing with friends, going to school, and making lifetime […]

Dear Dad Letters: From a Bereaved Son

Posted on January 7, 2019 - by Gary Jaworski

Panic Attack Dear Dad, Tonight I went to a play at the Shakespeare Theater with my wife and a friend. We sat in the middle of the theater. I have a severe […]

When the Loss is Not a Death: Interview with Dr Darcy Harris

Posted on January 2, 2019 - by Heidi Horsley

At the annual ADEC (Association of Death Education and Counseling), I spoke with Dr Darcy Harris about families and their struggles with infertility and the unacknowledged loss. Darcy originally got […]

Trauma Treatments During Grief

Posted on December 30, 2018 - by Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley

Dr. Gloria Horsley and her daughter, Dr. Heidi Horsley, discuss trauma treatments in their 49th Open to Hope Foundation episode. Dr. Bessel van der Kolk of the Trauma Center at […]

Sisters: The Last of Three

Posted on December 27, 2018 - by Judy Lipson

There is no one like a sister. Sisters are constant, champions, and competitors. Margie, Judy, Jane. I am a sister. I had those relationships. I had them for the […]

Sibling Loss: Interview with Stephen Stott

Posted on December 22, 2018 - by Heidi Horsley

At the annual ADEC (Association of Death Education and Counseling), I spoke with Stephen Stott about the loss of his sister and how eventually he found peace and hope with […]

Taking Care of Yourself Through the Grief Process: Interview with Dr. Howard R. Winokuer

Posted on December 18, 2018 - by Howard Winokuer

At the annual ADEC (Association of Death Education and Counseling), I spoke with Dr. Howard R. Winokuer about burnout after the death of a loved one and how we can […]

5 Ways to Get Through the Holidays (When You’re Not Feeling Ho Ho Hopeful)

Posted on December 13, 2018 - by Heidi Gessner

Holidays can be difficult when someone you love has died. Or you’ve lost your job. Or an important relationship has ended. Or if you’re not sure of your purpose. Or […]