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Feeling discouraged? Relax and tune into the Open to Hope podcast and hear Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview guests with inspiring stories about recovery from loss.

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Lo Anne Mayer: Spirituality and Grief

Posted on March 8, 2023 - by admin

Lo Anne has studied various forms of healing for thirty years. Raising her six children was catalytic for studying nutrition, charismatic healing, therapeutic touch, the mind-body connection, and various forms of meditation. She is a student of a “Course in Miracles” and Edgar Cayce as well as a reiki master. As a certified teacher of Louise Hay’s “Healing Your Life” course, she taught the course for twelve years, which led to private consultations. Inspired by her training with Alma Daniel to teach “Angel Meditation”, Lo Anne produced and hosted a television show entitled “Angels at Work,” which emphasized the good […]

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Child Loss Panel Debbie Dullabuan Moderator Shari O’Loughlin, Dianne Gray, and Nivia Vazquez

Posted on March 8, 2023 - by admin

The International Day of Hope and Healing After Loss Conference, brought you you by the Open to Hope Foundation, helping people find hope after loss. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Child-Loss-Panel-Debbie-Dullabuan-Moderator-Shari-OLoughlin-Dianne-Gray-and-Nivia-Vazquez.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Dr Ken Druck: How We Go On Self Compassion and The Path Forward

Posted on March 8, 2023 - by admin

Dr. Ken Druck is best-selling author and an internationally known expert in healing after loss, compassionate self-care, and family psychology. A best-selling author, Executive Coach/Consultant, and recipient of the “Distinguished Contribution to Psychology” award, Dr. Ken is a regular guest expert on CNN, PBS and network news and prolific contributor to social media. To honor his daughter, Jenna’s, life and spirit, Dr. Ken founded The Jenna Druck Center in 1996 and has been a lifeline for countless individuals, families, organizations and communities in the aftermath of tragedies, including 9-11, Columbine, Sandy Hook, Las Vegas and, most recently, the Coronavirus Pandemic. […]

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Dr. Donna Schuurman: When a Parent died of Covid: Long-term Complications for Children and Teens

Posted on March 8, 2023 - by admin

Dr. Donna L. Schuurman is a member of the International Work Group on Death, Dying, and Bereavement, and a founding board member of The National Alliance for Grieving Children. She has trained the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and FBI’s Rapid Deployment teams, as well as medical personnel, NGO staff and caregivers following major natural and manmade disasters including the Oklahoma City bombing, 9/11, Japan’s 1995 Kobe earthquake and 3/11 earthquake, and the school shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary and Umpqua Community College. She serves as a national trainer for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and is a […]

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David Kessler: The Decision to Live Again

Posted on March 8, 2023 - by admin

David Kessler is a grief specialist, speaker, and author of six books, including his latest bestselling book, Finding Meaning. He co-authored two books with Elisabeth Kübler Ross. His first book received praise from Saint (Mother) Teresa. He facilitates a new model of online grief groups that are attended by people worldwide and leads one of the most respected online grief certificate programs. He is the founder of Grief.com which has over five million visits yearly from 167 countries. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/David-Kessler-The-Decision-to-Live-Again.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Ken Breniman: Moving in Grief

Posted on March 2, 2023 - by admin

Do you feel stuck in your grief?  Join Dr. Heidi Horsley and her sister Rebecca Horsley Bara and their guest Ken Breniman to learn how to get unstuck through alternative grief treatments.  Ken is a licensed social worker and certified yoga therapist, who specializes in alternative grief therapy.  https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Ken-Breniman-Moving-in-Grief.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Deborah Korn: Healing Adult Survivors of Trauma

Posted on February 23, 2023 - by admin

Are you disturbed by recurrent memories of loss?  Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Deborah Korn for a discussion of healing trauma.  Dr. Korn is the coauthor of Every Memory Deserves Respect: EMDR, the Proven Trauma Therapy with the Power to Heal. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Deborah-Korn-Healing-Adult-Survivors-of-Trauma.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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David Hargrave: Dealing with Grief Post Pandemic

Posted on February 16, 2023 - by admin

Has Covid played games with your grief? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest David Hargrave, licensed social worker and bereavement counseling professional with Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare for ideas on how to honor and grieve those we have lost during the pandemic. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/David-Hargrave-Dealing-with-Grief-Post-Pandemic.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Jill Johnson: Dealing with Spouse Loss Expectations

Posted on February 9, 2023 - by admin

Who am I without my spouse? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Jill Johnson LCSW for a lively discussion of societies expectations for those who have lost a partner. She co-founded Central Counseling Services in Riverside California and is the author of The Rebellious Widow: A practical guide to love and loss. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Jill-Johnson-Dealing-with-Spouse-Loss-Expectations.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Dr. Galen Goben: Spiritual Growth After Loss

Posted on February 2, 2023 - by admin

Are you looking for spiritual growth? Join Dr’s Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley and their guest Dr. Galen Goben for a look at the intersection between death, spiritual growth, and development. Dr. Goben is a pastor and certified Thanatologist.  He was a sought-after Celebrant prior to joining Forest Lawn as Grief Support Director. Find out more about The Association Of Death Education and Counseling  https://www.adec.org/page/2023-Conference https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Dr-Galen-Goben-Spiritual-Growth-After-Loss.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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