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Almost 4000 left for a wonderful trip in the 114,500-tonne Costa Concordia around the Mediterranean when it "hit an obstacle" near the island of Giglio off the coast of Tuscany. Sudden Departure is a Syndrome now what with sudden events occurring...

Independent Writer Producer, Deborah Calla, has created The Yummy Book:25 Recipes for Happy Living, as an easy to follow manual for getting more bang for your buck out of life. The eBook is an outgrowth of her successful website The Love Project Inc.

First Baptist Lafayette offers DivorceCare, DivorceCare for Kids, GriefShare, & Celebrate Recovery beginning Jan.22

Barth's uplifting, touching, and humorous memoir on her first year as a widow, places as a finalist in contest's Women's Issues category. Candid and fresh, Barth's book is her personal journey on finding joy again in some untraditional ways.

Out of Time: One Couple's Journey Through Cancer has just been released in paperback and as an ebook for the Amazon Kindle and the Barnes & Noble nook by Signalman Publishing. This personal memoir details the struggles of a couple fighting cancer.

On October 6th, The Blue Elephant Book Shop in Decatur, Georgia will host author Terri Ann Leidich for a presentation on "Surviving the Loss of a Child"

Single parents find parenting strategies, emotional guidance, job-seeking tips and personal support through weekly Single & Parenting groups.

Forever Family Foundation, a not for profit 501c3 organization, is hosting a conference that presents scientific evidence of an afterlife. Presenters include a medical doctor, parapsychologist and two certified mediums.

Author Maggie Kindred releases a sensitive and insightful new book on helping children cope with bereavement and therapy – A Grief Unobserved

Do you struggle to keep an optimistic view during month of February? This month is the peak of the "winter blues" for most people. The article discusses some of the reasons we get into a "funk" in February and suggests ways to be more positive.

Almost 4000 left for a wonderful trip in the 114,500-tonne Costa Concordia around the Mediterranean when it "hit an obstacle" near the island of Giglio off the coast of Tuscany. Sudden Departure is a Syndrome now what with sudden events occurring...

Finding comfort to families grieving the death of a beloved child that is brutally taken away from you is the goal of “Simply Chubby A Celebration of Life”.

Four speciality Grief Support groups now forming at San Diego Hospice and the Institute for Palliative Medicine.

Independent Writer Producer, Deborah Calla, has created The Yummy Book:25 Recipes for Happy Living, as an easy to follow manual for getting more bang for your buck out of life. The eBook is an outgrowth of her successful website The Love Project Inc.

First Baptist Lafayette offers DivorceCare, DivorceCare for Kids, GriefShare, & Celebrate Recovery beginning Jan.22

Ageless Radio Dec 17th: Pat Gallant-Charette, English Channel Swimmer at Age 60; The Bruised Muse on Dealing with Holiday Blues; Aging with Grace's Founder on Veterans Benefits for Seniors; and Jody Chapin & Tim Guidera of CBS Affiliate WTOC11.

Pianist/Composer Edward Weiss Releases 'Gone, but Not Forgotten'

For some, holiday cheer may be hard to muster this season, especially for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. Learn what to do to cope with the loss and make it through the holidays.

For anyone who has lost a loved one, facing the holidays can be difficult. Anthony Gonzalez, a counselor with Hospice of Broward County, offers a few easy and practical tips for helping individuals and families get over the holdiay hump.

Reviewer David Cooper writes, "... there is a gutsy shift in narrative tone that lends the ending a sense of closure." Mr. Cooper notes that this debut nonfiction memoir depicts the male perspective on grief, as compared to female author Joan Didion.

NYJB reviewer Vinton Rafe McCabe writes, "Here, in a book that exists within the context of the blue nights, the gloaming, she conjures her daughter Q, evokes her spirit—and finds it so very full of life."

Barth's uplifting, touching, and humorous memoir on her first year as a widow, places as a finalist in contest's Women's Issues category. Candid and fresh, Barth's book is her personal journey on finding joy again in some untraditional ways.

The gift of "healing in a book" gives self-awareness and healthy skills changing your life and relationships on a deep level. This caring book helps mental distress and brings personal and occupational happiness, and a positive marriage and family.

The heartfelt novel That House: The Architect is a touching story that shines on many levels.

Laurel Rund to be interviewed by “Open to Hope Radio” Hosts, Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley on October 13th, 2011, sponsored by the Open to Hope Foundation opentohope.com.

Dr. Gloria Horsley, Founder and President of the Open to Hope Foundation and Host of “Open to Hope Radio ” and Dr. Heidi Horsley, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Open to Hope Foundation

Dr. Gloria Horsley, Founder and President of the Open to Hope Foundation and Host of “Open to Hope Radio ” and Dr. Heidi Horsley, Executive Director.

Out of Time: One Couple's Journey Through Cancer has just been released in paperback and as an ebook for the Amazon Kindle and the Barnes & Noble nook by Signalman Publishing. This personal memoir details the struggles of a couple fighting cancer.

Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated self-help, death, grief and bereavement book from Sun City, AZ, author Rosie Giesie.

On October 6th, The Blue Elephant Book Shop in Decatur, Georgia will host author Terri Ann Leidich for a presentation on "Surviving the Loss of a Child"

Gordon Bolar was interviewed by “Open to Hope Radio” Hosts, Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley on September 15th, 2011, sponsored by the Open to Hope Foundation opentohope.com.

Jerry Yellin was interviewed by "Open to Hope Radio" Hosts, Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley on September 1st, 2011, sponsored by the Open to Hope Foundation opentohope.com.

While the National September 11 Memorial is set to be dedicated on this upcoming anniversary, the significance and intensity of the day may be too much to handle for those with friends and family who died.

Single parents find parenting strategies, emotional guidance, job-seeking tips and personal support through weekly Single & Parenting groups.

Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley, Founders of the Open to Hope Foundation and Hosts of Open to Hope Radio, to present webinar on September 8th, 2011, www.opentohope.com.

Forever Family Foundation, a not for profit 501c3 organization, is hosting a conference that presents scientific evidence of an afterlife. Presenters include a medical doctor, parapsychologist and two certified mediums.

Volunteers who shared in the grief and healing of the children of World Trade Center victims recall their memories in preparation of a 2012 reunion event.

Outskirts Press announces the latest highly anticipated self-help, death, grief and bereavement book from Stafford, TX, author Vada M. Wolter.

The 2011 recipient of the Richard Beckrow Memorial Scholarship is Deon Atkins, a 2011 honor graduate of Benton Harbor High School. Atkins is a past participant of Lory’s Place, attending after the sudden death of his father in 2006 of a blood clot.

Kelly Farley to be interviewed by “Open to Hope Radio” Hosts, Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley on August 18th, 2011, sponsored by the Open to Hope Foundation opentohope.com.

A new set of guests this week on 'Your Life After Trauma' will be offering insight and experiential feedback on transforming traumatic grief.

A Grieving Mom Reaches Out to Others in Heartfelt New Book

Sissy Taran to be interviewed by “Open to Hope Radio” Hosts, Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley on August 11th, 2011, sponsored by the Open to Hope Foundation opentohope.com.

Dr. Heidi Horsley, Executive Director and Co-Founder for the Open to Hope Foundation opentohope.com and co-host of Open to Hope Radio a nationally syndicated talk radio program, has been asked to serve on the TAPS Advisory Board.

Dr. Diana Sands was interviewed by “Open to Hope Radio” Hosts, Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley on August 4th, 2011, sponsored by the Open to Hope Foundation opentohope.com.

Author Linda Carol announces the release of her newest book: “Life… Make it Simple” in digital format for downloading.

Originally published by Burning Gate Press under the title 'Widow . . . Or Widow-To-Be?' the book is a detailed look at widowhood. The new edition includes information from a psychologist, lawyer, minister, priest and others

Brigadier General Roger Machut to be interviewed by “Open to Hope Radio” Hosts, Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley on July 28th, 2011, sponsored by the Open to Hope Foundation opentohope.com.

Lory’s Place, a grief healing and education center of Hospice at Home, is offering more summer activities.

Taryn Davis to be interviewed by “Open to Hope Radio” Hosts, Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley on July 21st, 2011, sponsored by the Open to Hope Foundation opentohope.com. To listen to this show, go to opentohope.com archived shows.

Ann Hood to be interviewed by “Open to Hope Radio” Hosts, Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley on July 14th, 2011, sponsored by the Open to Hope Foundation opentohope.com. To listen to this show, go to opentohope.com archived shows.

New research shows that humor is a powerful coping mechanism even in loss.

For hundreds of years, poets, spiritualists, followers of religion and musicians have talked about friendship, but how many people have experienced true friendship? Thames Valley Bahá’ís explore its true meaning at a 'Time to Unwind' evening.

Linda Goldman to be interviewed by “Open to Hope Radio” Hosts, Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley on June 30th, 2011, sponsored by the Open to Hope Foundation

Ageless Media Network announces July 2, 2011 guests on Ageless Radio: Peter Greenberg, travel editor for CBS; Eric de Weerd on downsizing; Gayle Crist Shisler, a dating coach, about on-line dating; Fran Dorf on overcoming grief.

iRiS uniquely handles grief in new novel Not This Time readers experience a vivid candid picture of walking through the process of grief. Not This Time is a must read for anyone who has dealt with grief, lost and disappointment in self or others.

Brian Schuff to be interviewed by “Open to Hope Radio” Hosts, Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley on June 23rd, 2011

Dennis Apple to be interviewed by “Open to Hope Radio” Hosts, Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley on June 16th, 2011