January 29, 2009 - Paying Tribute to My Brother
February 10, 2009 by
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Paying Tribute to My Brother
Guest: Apl.de.Ap
Apl.de.Ap is one of the original members of The Black Eyed Peas. The Black Eyed Peas have transcended their vigilant hip-hop roots and have become a global phenomenon, the likes of which the music world has rarely seen. Apl.de.Ap’s life took a tragic turn when his younger brother Arnel died by suicide. This was a heart breaking event and Apl.de.Ap explains his life story in a song called “The Apl Song” found on the Peas’ 2003 album Elephunk. They have sold 7.5 million albums worldwide, won 3 Grammy awards and had 7 Grammy nominations. Apl.de.Ap has recently gone on to write his song I Cry as a tribute to his younger brother Arnel.
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December 25, 2008 Christmas’s - The Holidays, helpful or hurtful?
December 23, 2008 by
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First Guest - Allen Peterson
Alan Pedersen is an award winning singer/songwriter, having spent several years writing music in Nashville, Tennessee. In August of 2001 Alan’s 18-year-old and only daughter Ashley was killed in an automobile accident, this painful event would change his life completely. Alan plays music and speaks about surviving parental grief. songwrtr@comcast.net www.everashleymusic.com
2nd Guest - Mitch Carmody
Mitch Carmody is an author, artist and photographer. His book “Letters to my son” is about the loss of his 9 year old son, Kelly, who died of cancer in 1987. Mitch conducts workshops for the bereaved all over the country and is a keynote speaker, and workshop presenter on grief and the process of recovery.
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December 18, 2008 Topic: Helping Families Through Loss
December 16, 2008 by
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1st Guest: Janis Amatuzio MD
Janis Amatuzio is a Forensic Pathologist and author of “Beyond Knowing”. She has the extraordinary privilege of caring for families and their loved ones when death comes suddenly.
Janis.Amatuzio@co.anoka.mn.us
marilyn.vermeer@co.anoka.mn.us
2nd Guest: Ken Druck
Dr. Ken Druck is the founder of the Jenna Druck Foundation, established in 1996 following the tragic death of his daughter, Jenna. Through the creation of The Foundation, Ken is fulfilling his mission to stand with families during their grief, and continue Jenna’s legacy of hope for generations of future leaders.
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December 4, 2008: Death to AIDS - Finding Healing and Hope
November 30, 2008 by
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December 4, 2008: Death to AIDS: Finding Healing and Hope
1st Guest: Suzi Peel
Suzi Peel lost several friends to AIDS in the 80’s, and volunteered in end-of-life work. She organized the World AIDS Conference in Geneva in 1998, and the African AIDS Conference in Nairobi in 2003. She has worked for children orphaned by AIDS in Africa.
suzi@npasite.net
2nd Guest Carol Lynn Pearson
Carol Lynn Pearson is an author and poet whose former husband, Gerald, died of AIDS in 1984. Through his struggles as a gay man, they remained close friends and were connected by their four children. Carol Lynn chronicles this tragic and inspiring story in her book “Goodbye, I Love You”.
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John Greden and Eric Hipple: Overcoming Suicide and Depression
September 8, 2008 by
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September 11, 2008 –
Topic: Overcoming Suicide and Depression
Guests John Greden & Eric Hipple
John Greden, M.D., is the Rachel Upjohn Professor of Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, Research Professor, Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience Institute, and Executive Director of the University of Michigan Depression Center.
Eric Hipple is a former quarterback of the Detroit Lyons, Outreach Representative for the University of Michigan Depression Center and author with Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi of “Real Men Do Cry: An NFL Quarterback Overcomes Depression and Suicide”.
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Topics: Afterlife Agreements & Getting Through Your Grief
August 29, 2008 by
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1st Guest Chris Mulligan
Chris Mulligan lost her son, Zack, in 2000. Zack’s death was a life changing event that drew her to believe that she had chosen to design her own life plan. This philosophy has helped Chris to accept as a gift her trials and tribulations. Chris is the author of, “Afterlife Agreements: A Gift From Beyond”.
Topic: Getting Through Your Grief
2nd Guest: Allen Cole
Dr. Allan Cole is a Professor of Pastoral Care at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary and author of “Good Mourning: Getting through your Grief”. Dr. Cole’s has helped hundreds of people go through the mourning process. He believes in staying active, and engaged when dealing with loss.
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Coping with Grief After Murder of a Child
August 18, 2008 by
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My son lee was murdered,he died 22nd april 2007 of head injuries he was 25 years old.my life will never be the same again and i still stuggle to get through each day.i try to convince myself he is just on holiday and will be back soon.perhaps denial is a damaging emotion but how do you cope with the loss of one of your children especially in such a horific manner.
Tina
I am so very sorry to hear about your son Lee. It has only been a little over a year be patient with yourself. A year is a very short time to deal with the death of a child. Actually, denial is not a bad thing. As we can handle more of our loss it begins to sink in. This takes time and denial is a way of taking a break. The fact that you are asking a question about denial means that you are beginning to come to terms with the fact that Lee is gone and will not be coming home again. The second year is difficult as our denial gets less and less and some depression can set in. Continue to reach out, eat good things, walk, and practice taking deep breaths. You will get through this as I did. Grief is work.
Dr. Gloria
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Dr. Robin Goodman to be a Guest on Healing the Grieving Heart — July 10
July 9, 2008 by
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(CBS) Dr. Robin F. Goodman has been a contributor to CBS News’ The Early Show since August 2006. Dr. Goodman is a licensed clinical psychologist and art therapist. She has frequently commented on radio and in print, including Ladies Home Journal, Working Mother, Child, Parents, and Seventeen magazines.
Dr. Goodman has authored more than 100 online articles and written and developed “Caring for Kids After Trauma and Death: A Guide for Parents and Professionals,” used throughout the country following 9/11 and during the war in Iraq. She was a youth panel expert for the White House Initiative on Mental Health. She is currently Director of Family Programs for Voices of September 11th and a consultant to Allegheny General Hospital Center for Traumatic Stress in Children and Adolescents (since 2004).
Most recently, Dr. Goodman consulted the Department of Defense, Educational Opportunities Directorate (2004) and National Child Traumatic Stress Network (2004-05). She was once a Clinical Associate Professor in Psychiatry at New York University School of Medicine, where she worked with the Child Study Center as Director of Bereavement Programs and AboutOurKids.org (1999-2004). Her diverse professional training includes Bellevue Hospital and other New York public and private hospitals.
In addition, as Director of Public Education, Dr. Goodman led activities for the Childhood Revealed project and the National Child Mental Health Initiative (1999-2002), which focused on child mental health awareness. She established the first Child Life Program in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York (1982-85) and developed and directed the behavioral health service of the Stephen D. Hassenfeld Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at NYU Medical Center (1989-1999). Dr. Goodman, past president of the American Art Therapy Association, has been involved in state and national governmental affairs, and served on the editorial board of the American Journal of Art Therapy.
Dr. Goodman’s book credits include “The Day Our World Changed: Children’s Art of 9/11,” “Turbulent Times Prophetic Dreams: Art from Israeli and Palestinian Children” and “Childhood Revealed: Art Expressing Pain, Discovery and Hope,” which contains art by children and teens with psychiatric or physical illness, learning difficulties, experiencing a divorce, or living through a trauma. The book received a Ken Award from the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill-NYC Metro and art from the book was exhibited at the Whitney Museum of American Art before moving on to Rockefeller Plaza and a three-year nationwide tour.
She is a magna cum laude graduate of Smith College, has a masters degree from New York University, and a doctorate from the Derner Institute at Adelphi University, where she received the Kalike Research Award. Dr. Goodman maintains a private practice working with adults, adolescents, and children with relationship, emotional, and behavioral problems, in addition to having particular expertise in trauma and bereavement.
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A poem I wrote for my daughter Keren - I Used to Live in May
June 25, 2008 by The Grief Blog
Filed under Grief Poems, Loss, Q&A
I USED TO LIVE IN MAY
I used to live in May
brilliance,warmth and
laughter filled my days
I used to live in May
Then you died and went away
Now darkness,cold,and crying fill my days
I used to live in May
Come back,Come back I say .
For when you were here
I used to live in May.
written by Louise Lagerman
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Lessons From Tim Russert
June 24, 2008 by The Grief Blog
Filed under Dealing with Grief, Loss, Q&A
By Trignano
This past week has been filled with stories about the life Tim Russert lived. How he lived life to the fullest. I am saddened at his passing; saddened at losing such a remarkable person and journalist. As I listen to the many stories, I am reminded again of the lessons death teaches us. Although I never knew Tim Russert personally, here are a few of the lessons his life and death taught me:
1. A life well lived, with passion and enthusiasm, touches other people in ways we never know. Tim’s passion for his work and family touched everything he did and it showed. Many have said they they are not mourning his life, but rather celebrating a life well lived. That is a legacy I would like to leave this earth with. Today I ask myself, am I living with passion? Could I step it up just a bit? Tim’s life reminds me that it is possible!
2. Take the time NOW to tell those special people in our life just what they mean to us and just how important their presence is in our life. None of us knows when we will die. It is important to share our feelings openly as Tim modeled for us. The rewards are great for those who do. I ask myself, “When did I last tell those in my life how much they mean to me?”
3. Family relationships shape the quality of our lives. Be proud of your family! Let them know. Tim was! He signed off the air after his Meet the Press show by acknowledging his love of Big Russ and his son. Openly and publicly. Tim’s life reminds me to nurture love each day. I hope to find myself with a personal history that I can look back on with total joy and satisfaction.
4. Fathers have a special role to fill in their children’s life. Cherish that role. No one can do it better than a parent can. There is no price you can put on the love that returns to you! Others can help but they just can’t take your place.
5. The love and respect Tim showed for his father reminds me that the father/son relationship endures for a lifetime - if we’re smart enough to nurture the bond by relating to each other with continued love and respect throughout our lifetime.
6. Embrace your heritage - Tim spoke about his blue collar roots growing up in Buffalo, New York. His love of this country was shaped by the values instilled in him by his family and the experiences he had. Being proud of his past, embracing it, and making it a part of who he was were all things that shaped the man we knew as Tim Russert. How much of my past do I embrace?
These are just a few of the lessons I have been reminded of this past week. Death is a teacher. It teaches us how to live just a little fuller, a little deeper and with a lot of love. Don’t wait for someone in your life to pass away before you take some of these lessons into you heart and live fully!
Coach Linda Trignano, Renew Coaching.com
Linda Trignano, of GriefCoaching.com is dedicated to helping others to understand and manage major life transitions to enable them to once again live a full and joyful life after loss. Visit us at http://www.griefcoaching.com or call 973-839-5068.
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