Words for the Journey

Dr Helen Chapple and Dr Heidi Horsley discuss what you can do for your loved one in the hospital during end of life. Association of Death Education and Counseling.

My Child’s Grief 

Digital artist Nancy Gershman creates prescriptive and legacy photomontages to counter grief, loss and regrets, to facilitate reconciliation and acceptance. She shares her work and experience at the annual Association of Death Education and Counseling.

Handling the Loss of a Spouse; Special guest Janet Gallin shares her story of love letters and photographs after the loss of a spouse. Document yourself in love.

 "If I kill myself, then I can be with Daddy forever," Jessica said.I felt exactly the same...wanting to die."I understand how much you miss Daddy, but you can't kill yourself." I sadly looked my 7 year old's wishful face.She quietly stared ahead as if in deep thought. "Well... what if someone else kills me? That would be a good idea."

Moon River, wider than a mile, I'm crossing you in style some day. Oh, dream maker, you heart breaker, wherever you're going I'm going your way…Moon River – lyrics by Johnny Mercer, music by Henry Mancini© 1961 Paramount Music Corporation, ASCAP

“I am a phoenix.”  We have all seen the commercials on TV where people are touting their degree from the online university.  Well, I am a phoenix also, but not the university kind.  I am like the mythical phoenix which was consumed by fire and arose from the ashes a new creature. This is my story.

Gloria Horsley and Margie Grebin discuss Margie’s book, Baseball Forever! A Boy’s Book on Grief, Loss and Healing. Association of Death Education and Counseling

                    Grief is a lot like being punched in the stomac

Knowing a family member or friend who lost a loved one who died is hard. It is even harder when you cannot be present at the memorial service. You want to be there for your family member or friend, because that is what friendship is all about. The question is how can you support them without being present? One possible solution is to write a condolence letter.

September is Suicide Awareness Month, so I share my story to honour that. I lost my late husband Rob to suicide in Dec. 2000 over Christmas.

“Open to Hope Handling the Loss of a Child” with guest Chris Donohoe and hosts Dr. Heidi Horsley and Dr. Gloria Horsley. Chris Donohoe shares his gift of song and his story of healing after the death of his brother.Watch the show in it’s entirety here