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Don't miss watching the award-winning TV series, "Open to Hope," hosted by Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley. Each episode will to introduce you to people who have suffered loss and again found hope.

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Episode 39: Finding Hope After Multiple Deaths

Posted on January 14, 2015 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview Jill Kraft Thompson an amazing woman who has re-built her life after losing five people she loved the most. She survived the car crash that killed five members of her family – her husband Bart, her two sons, Ben and Sam, her mom and her niece, Sarah. She is the author of “Finding Jill”.  Richard Beck Ph.D. and trauma expert gives his thoughts on trauma recovery.  The show will closes with singer songwriter Paul Alexander singing “Light a Candle”.

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Episode 37: Sibling Loss

Posted on November 30, 2014 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley discuss with comedian Jordon Feber and Keith Singer the impact of the loss of their siblings and how they have found hope after loss and gone to inspire others who have lost brothers and sisters.  Both Jordon and Keith are involved with The Compassionate Friends Foundation and have helped thousands of siblings on their journey of loss and recovery.  The show closes with Capathia Jenkins and Amber Iman signing “We Will Never Be Apart” from the musical “Harriet” based on the story 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 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 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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Episode 27: Grieving Styles: Myers Briggs

Posted on February 12, 2014 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview Lisa Prosser-Dodds, PhD, Therapist and Author regarding individualized grief responses based upon Jungian personality types, measured by the Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator (GRIEFtype). Musician discusses how his grief type is expressed through his music.

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Episode 24: Siblings the Forgotten Mourners

Posted on December 10, 2013 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley discuss with Dana Brophy and Zander Sprague author of MAKING LEMONADE: Choosing A Positive Pathway After Losing Your Sibling the impact of having an adult sibling die.  Zander and Dana discuss their personal responses and give suggestions for promoting health and healing.  Billy Bensing singer songwriter and Kelly Garmire close the show with their song Always dedicated to all those who have loved and lost.

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Episode # 14 Grief Relief TV: Coping With Death of a Twin

Posted on November 10, 2013 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi discuss with Mary Rockefeller Morgan, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and author, the devastating death of her twin brother, Michael, when her father, Neilson Rockefeller, was governor of New York. Carolyn Shane executive director of Temple Emanu-El, Westfield, NJ also discusses the death of her twin and how the organization “Twinless Twins” has helped countless twins cope with loss and recovery.  The show closes with singer songwriter Kate Mills preforming “Little Bird”. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ydU5noKB7w

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Episode 4: Bereaved Siblings-Grief Relief TV

Posted on March 18, 2013 - by admin

Co-hosts:Gloria Horsley Ph.D. and Heidi Horsley Psy.D with guests: Alijah Marquez, bereaved sibling of Chris; Jason Stout, bereaved sibling and Outreach Manager for the Colorado Outward Bound, program “Heroic Journey for Grieving Teens”. Gloria Horsley Ph.D. and Heidi Horsley Psy.D. bereaved mother and sibling, are a bicoastal mother and daughter team who are experts on grief and related issues. The Horsleys record their weekly public access television show “Grief Relief” in both Palo Alto, California at the Midpen Media Center and in New York City at Manhattan Neighborhood Network. YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and other web-based support have changed the face […]

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