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Rex and Nancy Gleim; Helping Families Deal with the Holidays

Posted on December 22, 2005 - by admin

Rex and Nancy share their story of hope and renewal after the loss of their son Ryan. They were looking for counseling for their surviving son and founded Ryan’s Place, a place for grieving children to find support. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2011/01/Rex-and-Nancy-Gleim-122205.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Maria Housden; Living Life More Fully

Posted on December 15, 2005 - by admin

Maria is an author, lecturer and advocate for end of life. She was inspired after she lost her 3 year old daughter to cancer. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2011/01/Maria-Housden-121505.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Fred Troutman; A Father’s Grief, Living With Loss and Change

Posted on December 8, 2005 - by admin

Fred lost his son in a car accident and has gone on to study and help men with loss and healing. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2011/02/Fred-Troutman-120805.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Allie Franklin; Am I Still A Sister, Grief Through the Life Cycle

Posted on December 1, 2005 - by admin

Grief counseling at age 4 when her only sibling died of a brain tumor. Manager of Wicks and Wings Seattle based Children’s grief support center as well as an author. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2011/01/Allie-Franklin-120105.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Allie Franklin; Am I Still A Sister, Grief Through the Life Cycle

Posted on December 1, 2005 - by admin

Grief counseling at age 4 when her only sibling died of a brain tumor. Manager of Wicks and Wings Seattle based Children’s grief support center as well as an author. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2011/02/Allie-Franklin-120105.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Ben Sieff: Death of a Sibling by Murder

Posted on November 10, 2005 - by Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley

Ben Sieff is an artist, musician and co-director of The Centering Corporation, a non profit organization dedicated to providing education and resources for the bereaved.  Here he talks about grieving the loss of his brother. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2010/10/Ben-Sieff-111005.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Lew Cox: Traumatic Grief & Loss

Posted on November 10, 2005 - by Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley

Lew talks about the murder of his daughter and his work helping others through traumatic grief & loss. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2005/11/Lew_Cox_032306.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Tom Reilly: A Brother’s Return to Vietnam

Posted on November 3, 2005 - by Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley

After the unexplained death of his brother in Vietnam, Tom returned to the war-ravaged country to find answers. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2010/11/Tom-Reilly-1103051.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Glynn Birch: Child Killed By Drunk Driver

Posted on October 27, 2005 - by Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley

Glynn was deeply effected when his 21-month-old son was hit and killed by a drunk driver. Glynn is now President of MADD, Mothers Against Drunk Driving. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2010/10/Glynn-Birch-102705.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Pat Loder and Karl Snepp: The Compassionate Friends

Posted on October 20, 2005 - by Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley

Pat is the National Director of The Compassionate friends. She and Karl talk about TCF and the difference it has made in their lives. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2010/11/Pat-Loder-and-Karl-Snepp-102005.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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