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International Grief Institute


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A collection of videos featuring a variety of notable experts, interviews and presentations about love, loss and finding our way forward. Watch any video in your spare time, or listen in the car to hear how others have managed life after loss.

DR. BERNICE KING
Martin Luther King’s daughter, Dr. Bernice King, opens up to Lynda Cheldelin Fell at the National Grief & Hope Convention 2015.
DR. GLORIA & DR. HEIDI HORSLEY
Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley, international psychology experts on grief and loss, share how to find hope again.
DR. KEN DRUCK
World resiliency expert, author and CNN commentator Dr. Ken Druck leads In the Round at the National Grief & Hope Convention 2015
CHELSEA HANSON
Chelsea Hanson offers a rich treasure of ideas for how to remember loved ones.
LYNDA CHELDELIN FELL
Founder of Grief Diaries and International Grief Institute opens the National Grief & Hope Convention by sharing her own personal story.
BARBARA HOPKINSON
Widow and bereaved mother Barbara Hopkinson is on a mission to help people struggling with grief to find hope through a unique photoshoot.
HERB KNOLL
Herb Knoll, founder of Widowers Support Network, opens up about the mysteries of male grief.
SHARON EHLERS
Reiki Master teacher and certified grief recovery specialist Sharon Ehlers shares how Reiki can be used as a healing modality for grief.
HERB KNOLL
Lynda Cheldelin Fell and Herb Knoll discuss personal experience with grief in the workplace, and how Corporate American can address a costly problem.
LYNDA CHELDELIN FELL
When should a bereaved mom clean her house after losing a child?
ANGIE CARTWRIGHT
Angie Cartwright, founder of National Grief Awareness Day, gives a moving keynote speech at the National Grief & Hope Convention.
DR. KEN DRUCK
Dr. Ken Druck, award winning resiliency expert, author, organizational coach, and master facilitator, takes the stage in a keynote speech at the National Grief & Hope Convention
CHUCK ANDREAS
The Suicide Guy Chuck Andreas, suicide prevention advocate, shares real struggles about feeling isolated due to COVID.
SHELBY FORSYTH
Holiday Understanding Grief Support, tips for coping with the holidays when you’ve lost someone you love.
CANDACE LIGHTNER
One courageous voice can stop one deadly choice. Candace Lightner, founder of MADD and We Save Lives, shares how to intervene when you see an impaired driver.
UMA GIRISH
How do cultural perspectives shape our viewpoints on the grief experience? International Grief Council’s co-founder Uma Girish sheds light on the commonalities and differences between grief in America and grief in India.
DIANNE GRAY
A discussion about losing a child to a neurodegenerative disorder and the 5 stages of grief with Dianne Gray from the Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Foundation.
LISA ROMEO
Author Lisa Romeo reconnects with her father through conversations after his death in her book, Starting with Goodbye: A daughter’s memoir of love after loss. Along the way she explores America’s disdain for grief.
ANGIE CARTWRIGHT
Angie was conceived during an alcohol-fueled blackout, and born into a life of grief. Her mother was an addict and alcoholic. Angie never knew her real father. Angie shares about living with grief upon grief and finding hope along the way.
EMILY BARNHARDT
Emily lost her best friend to suicide. Now a suicide prevention advocate and award-winning writer, Emily is now host of the Charlotte Dinner Party, a nonstructured gathering for grievers.
HARRIET HODGSON
Widow and bereaved mother Harriet Hodgson, author of 35 books and a national speaker on grief, talks about how to use affirmation writing as a healing modality.
HARRIET RILEY
When life feels chaotic and you’re seeking quiet in the storm, learn how to process feelings and thoughts in a spiritual journal using a creative collage technique with Harriet Riley.

SYBRINA FULTON
Sybrina Fulton, mother of Trayvon Martin, takes the stage in a keynote speech in which she shares her story at the National Grief & Hope Convention
LYNDA CHELDELIN FELL
Founder of Grief Diaries and International Grief Institute opens the National Grief & Hope Convention by sharing her own personal story.
BARBARA HOPKINSON
Widow and bereaved mother Barbara Hopkinson is on a mission to help people struggling with grief to find hope through a unique photoshoot.
HARRIET HODGSON
Bereaved mother Harriet Hodgson, author of 35 books and a national speaker on grief, talks about how to use affirmation writing as a healing modality.
MARYBETH CICHOCKI
Legislative advocate and author MaryBeth Cichocki lost her 37-year-old son Matt to an opioid addiction overdose in 2015. She offers advice for how to address the elephant in the room when you’re with someone who has lost someone they love.
CANDACE LIGHTNER
One courageous voice can stop one deadly choice. Candace Lightner, founder of MADD and We Save Lives, shares how to intervene when you see an impaired driver.
SYBRINA FULTON
Sybrina Fulton has a heartfelt conversation with Lynda Cheldelin Fell about her son, Trayvon Martin’s death.
ALAN PEDERSEN
When Alan’s 18-year-old daughter died in a car accident nearly 17 years ago, Alan wasn’t sure he could survive. Today he spreads love from coast to coast in his Angels Across the USA van.
LYNDA CHELDELIN FELL
Lynda dreamed of her daughter dying in a car accident. Two years later her dream came true. The Moments of Hope host takes her turn in the guest seat and shares her story about what happened next.
BARBARA HOPKINSON
A year after Barbara lost her 21-year-old son, her husband ended their 30-year marriage. Feeling helpless and hopeless, Barbara found herself in a dark place. Sitting in her car with the engine running in the garage, Barbara wanted to end her life. Watch her remarkable story.
DIANNA VAGIANOS ARMENTROUT
Mother’s Day is bittersweet after losing a child. Dianna Vagianos Armentrout shares her poignant and courageous journey of carrying a pregnancy to term knowing her unborn baby has trisomy 18.
PATTY LORD
Patty Lord has lived with her daughter’s unresolved murder since 2004. Hopes were renewed when Discovery Channel’s Killing Fields covered her daughter’s case. What she hadn’t expected was how her daughter was portrayed on the show. Here is her side of the story.




MELANIE KORS
Melanie Kors shares her journey in the aftermath of losing her youngest son to a freak accident in his bedroom.
GARLAND ATKINSON
In 1990, Garland’s only son, 21 year-old Andy, was tied to a tree as his girlfriend was raped and murdered. Both were found dead the next morning. The case was featured on Crime Wire & America’s Most Wanted in 2011. Held hostage by bureaucracy, the killer’s DNA has yet to be sent to the crime lab.
DEANA MARTIN
Deana lost her two children in a car accident in 2011 and now lives with severe depression and complicated grief. She shares her story with Lynda Cheldelin Fell who offers her hope.
CARLA BLOWEY
A true story of a mother’s nightmare come true prompting a journey to the dreamtime in search of her 5-year-old son.
MICHELE HARTMAN DETWILER
Michelle cared for her disabled daughter Emily around the clock for 19 years. When Emily died in 2014, Michelle found herself grieving more than just her daughter.
DAWN TUFTE
Dawn lost all her children in a house fire on Feb. 25, 2017. She will share her journey with anyone who will listen, because if she can fight her way through the fog, she gives hope that anyone can.
DIANNE GRAY
A discussion about losing a child to a neurodegenerative disorder and the 5 stages of grief with Dianne Gray from the Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Foundation.
DAVE ROBERTS
New York psychology professor Dave Roberts lost his 18-year-old daughter to alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, and discovered collateral blessings in the aftermath that brought healing and hope.
LYNDA CHELDELIN FELL
When should a bereaved mom clean her house after losing a child?
BILL DOWNS
Bill talks about how bereaved parents live with trauma triggers in the aftermath after he and his wife lost their son, daughter-in-law, and son’s best friend to a drunk/drugged driver in 2007.
JULIE DOWNS
Surviving the loss of one child is unspeakable, but the loss of three is unfathomable, yet it’s Julie Down’s reality. Lynda Cheldelin Fell talks with Julie about how the triple loss impacted Julie’s marriage.
ANGELA ALEXANDER
Author of Miracles in Action, Angela Alexander shares her heartfelt story about loss, hope, and inspiration.

CAROL SCIBELLI
The funniest widow on earth, Carol Scibelli, is a brilliant award winning comedian/playwright who delivers a funny yet tender performance at the National Grief & Hope Convention.
BARBARA HOPKINSON
Widow and bereaved mother Barbara Hopkinson is on a mission to help people struggling with grief to find hope through a unique photoshoot.
HERB KNOLL
Herb Knoll, founder of Widowers Support Network, opens up about the mysteries of male grief.
HARRIET HODGSON
Widow Harriet Hodgson, author of 35 books and a national speaker on grief, talks about how to use affirmation writing as a healing modality.
MICHELE NEFF HERNANDEZ
Soaring Spirits International and Camp Widow founder Michele Neff Hernandez shares her story of finding hope after losing her husband in 2005.
DIANNE WEST
Dianne West, national volunteer coordinator of Soaring Spirits International, shares her own story of being scammed by a romantic interest—and how widows can protect themselves from cons.

JOANNE FINK
Zenspirations founder Joanne Fink found her voice after losing her husband. Watch her inspiring story.
CAROL SCIBELLI
When NYC playwright/comedian Carol Scibelli lost her husband Jimmy in 2006, she turned to the only thing she knew: laughter. Carol shares her poignant story and offers us all a bit of grief relief comedy that’s good for the heart.
CHUCK ANDREAS
Chuck Andreas attempted suicide after losing his beloved wife Gloria. Digging deep for courage, Chuck shared what happened.
MARY LEE ROBINSON
How can widows protect themselves from scams, identify theft, data breach, and physical harm? Mary Lee Robinson of Widowlution offers easy low-cost strategies and tips.
BONNIE CARROLL
Bonnie Carroll, a military veteran, former White House staffer, and widow of Brigadier General Tom Carroll, turned her pain into purpose by founding TAPS, a tragedy assistance program that has served over 75,000 military families.
MARY POTTER KENYON
Mary lost her 60-year-old husband David when he died of heart failure in 2012. Hear Mary’s story in this audio excerpt from “Poetry & Prose and More,” part of the award-winning Grief Diaries book series.
TANYA CAMERON
Tanya lost her 43-year-old husband Ivor when he suffered a fatal heart attack in 2013. Hear Tanya’s story in this audio excerpt from “Surviving Loss of a Spouse,” part of the award-winning Grief Diaries book series.
CAROL BRODY FLEET
Widows Wear Stilettos founder Carole Brody Fleet discusses her journey of life after loss.
CAROL SCIBELLI
Award winning comedian and New York City playwright Carol Scibelli found comfort in writing and talking about life as a widow since losing Jimmy, her high school sweetheart and husband of over 30 years, in 2006.
CHRISTINA RASMUSSEN
White House & HuffPost blogger, and founder of Second Firsts, Christina Rasmussen talks about surviving loss of a spouse and finding hope again.

TANYA BROWN
Nicole Brown Simpson’s sister shares her story of a downward spiral and subsequent healing in the aftermath of her sister’s murder.
DR. HEIDI HORSLEY
An inside look at traumatic sibling loss with guest expert Dr. Heidi Horsley, professor of Traumatic Loss During Childhood at Columbia University.

BECKY AUSTILL CLAUSEN
Known as a science-based expert in her field, Becky had an experience after her brother died from AIDS that opened her heart—and threatened her entire career.
MARCI MALONE
Marci lost her 20-year-old brother Michael to suicide in 2014. Hear Marci’s story in this audio excerpt from the award-winning book “Grief Diaries: Surviving Loss by Suicide.”

SHELBY FORSYTHIA
When Shelby was in college, life was a living hell. Her father underwent 2 brain surgeries, her mother suddenly died, and Shelby’s mind battled her body as she fought binge eating disorder along with what felt like a total loss of home, security and stability.
MICHAEL GERSHE
Michael was just 2 months old when a drunk driver plowed into the family car, breaking every bone in Michael’s body and killing his 28 year-old mother. How he’s turning pain into purpose to help prevent others from doing the same.
UMA GIRISH
How do cultural perspectives shape our viewpoints on the grief experience? International Grief Council’s co-founder Uma Girish sheds light on the commonalities and differences between grief in America and grief in India.
RYAN BACKMANN
Ryan’s dad was murdered in cold blood in 2009 for his wallet. When a backlog of cold cases stood in the way of solving his dad’s case, Ryan harnessed the power of social media to help.
JUDY TAYLOR
When we lose an aged parent, many chalk it up to the natural progression of life. But does that mean we miss them less, or we shouldn’t grieve their death?
LISA ROMEO
Author Lisa Romeo reconnects with her father through conversations after his death in her book, Starting with Goodbye: A daughter’s memoir of love after loss. Along the way she explores America’s disdain for grief.

BENJAMIN SCOTT ALLEN
Benjamin Scott Allen lost his entire family due to a blood transfusion tainted with HIV. He shares his story at the National Grief & Hope Convention.
DR. BERNICE KING
Dr. Bernice King, Martin Luther King’s youngest daughter, shares her story of loss in a keynote at the National Grief & Hope Convention.
DR. BERNICE KING
Martin Luther King’s daughter, Dr. Bernice King, opens up to Lynda Cheldelin Fell at the National Grief & Hope Convention.
DAWN TUFTE
Dawn lost all her children in a house fire on Feb. 25, 2017. She will share her journey with anyone who will listen, because if she can fight her way through the fog, she gives hope that anyone can.
DEANA MARTIN
Deana lost her two children in a car accident in 2011 and now lives with severe depression and complicated grief. She shares her story with Lynda Cheldelin Fell who offers her hope.
BILL DOWNS
Bill talks about how bereaved parents live with trauma triggers in the aftermath after he and his wife lost their son, daughter-in-law, and son’s best friend to a drunk/drugged driver in 2007.
ANGIE CARTWRIGHT
Angie was conceived during an alcohol-fueled blackout, and born into a life of grief. Her mother was an addict and alcoholic. Angie never knew her real father. Angie shares about living with grief upon grief and finding hope along the way.
ANGIE CARTWRIGHT
Angie Cartwright, founder of National Grief Awareness Day, gives a moving keynote speech at the National Grief & Hope Convention.
CHUCK ANDREAS
Chuck Andreas attempted suicide after losing his beloved wife Gloria. Digging deep for courage, Chuck shared what happened.
DR. SALLY SPENCER-THOMAS
Why are suicides in the workplace on the rise? Award-winning clinical psychologist and White House speaker Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas explains.
BARBARA HOPKINSON
A year after Barbara lost her 21-year-old son, her husband ended their 30-year marriage. Feeling helpless and hopeless, Barbara found herself in a dark place. Sitting in her car with the engine running in the garage, Barbara wanted to end her life. Watch her remarkable story.
DR. SALLY SPENCER-THOMAS
An inside look at why working men ages 25-54 account for the largest number of suicide deaths in the U.S., featuring guest Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas, award-winning suicide prevention advocate and White House speaker on mens health.
EMILY BARNHARDT
Emily lost her best friend to suicide. Now a suicide prevention advocate and award-winning writer, Emily is now host of the Charlotte Dinner Party, a nonstructured gathering for grievers.
MARCI MALONE
Marci lost her 20-year-old brother Michael to suicide in 2014. Hear Marci’s story in this audio excerpt from the award-winning book “Grief Diaries: Surviving Loss by Suicide.”
SHARON EHLERS
Reiki Master teacher and certified grief recovery specialist Sharon Ehlers lost two loved ones to suicide, and shares how Reiki can be used as a healing modality for grief.

SHANNIE JENKINS
Shannie Jenkins talks about her 31-year-old son’s 10-year journey through addiction that ended his life when he died from a heroin overdose in 2017.
MARYBETH CICHOCKI
Legislative advocate and author MaryBeth Cichocki lost her 37-year-old son Matt to an opioid addiction overdose in 2015. She offers advice for how to address the elephant in the room when you’re with someone who has lost someone they love.

GARY ROE
Tips for coping with the holidays featuring Gary Roe, speaker, hospice chaplain, grief specialist, and author of 8 books including Surviving the Holidays without You.
JAN WARNER
Hope for the Holidays is a show for the bereaved to lean on one another and share tips for coping with the holidays. Hosted by Lynda Cheldelin Fell of Grief Diaries and Jan Warner of Grief Speaks Out.
TODD NIGRO
Hope for the Holidays Show, hosted by Lynda Cheldelin Fell and Todd Nigro, is a show for grievers to share tips and coping techniques for managing the holidays without our loved one.
GLEN LORD
Bereaved mother Lynda Cheldelin Fell explains her family’s tradition of spreading cheer to broken hearts through the 12 Nights of Kindness, and how it helps her own heart to heal.

GRIEF & FAITH
Pastor Todd Burpo of Heaven is for Real shares his story in a keynote at the National Grief & Hope Convention 2015.
GRIEF & FAITH
Sonja Burpo of Heaven is For Real shares her story of losing a pregnancy at the National Grief & Hope Convention 2015.
REV. ROLAND JOHNSON
How churches can better support their grieving congregants, featuring guest Rev. Roland Johnson.
DAVE ROBERTS
Psychology professor and bereaved dad Dave Roberts shares his experience since losing his daughter.
CHRISTINE DUMINIAK
Christine Duminiak presented her workshop Signs From Heaven at The Compassionate Friends national conference in St. Louis, Missouri, on Saturday, July 28.
LO ANNE MAYER
Determined to connect with her deceased loved ones, Lo Anne Mayer began journaling letters first to her mother and then to her daughter who died by suicide. But she didn’t expect either to answer back. Watch her remarkable story.
CHRISTINE DUMINIAK
Afterlife communication expert Christine Duminiak talks about what the bible says about life after death.
BETTY J. EADIE
New York Times #1 Bestselling author Betty J. Eadie shares her near-death experience and amazing journey into the spirit world.
CHRISTINE DUMINIAK
Christine Duminiak, author, radio co-host, and certified grief recovery specialist, shares her story in a keynote at the National Grief & Hope Convention.
LISA WILLIAMS
TV personality and world renowned psychic medium Lisa Williams offers comfort and hope in her keynote at the National Grief & Hope Convention