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Grief Counselor, Author, Artist

 

ABOUT JOHN PETE: John was a certified grief counselor for over 10-years (American Institute of Health Care Professionals (GC-C), & has been featured on Open To Hope Radio program and his articles, "The Gift" and "Preparing To Say Goodbye and Other Challenges of the Heart," are published in the 2011 book, "Open To Hope, Inspirational Stories of Healing After Loss." (Drs. Gloria & Heidi Horsley). 

He is also quoted throughout, "Grieving the Sudden Death of a Loved One" (2012, DVD).

-Many of John Pete's articles are also published online.

-Currently Admin at facebook.com/dailygriefquotes (since 2017)

Author

Open To Hope Foundation

Open To Hope, Inspirational Stories of Healing After Loss

Grieving the Sudden Death of a Loved One (Contributor, 2012, DVD)

Grief Radio

Open To Hope Radio with John Pete: Healing Through Service (2008)

Grief Articles & Writings by John Pete
(some articles below appear under more than one title)

40-Days and 40-Nights: The Loss of Our Father

A Journey Worth Traveling | A Spiritual Journey

Brother Struggles to Say Something as Sister is Dying

Death Changes Everything

Elizabeth Edwards’ Death Reminds Us that All are Mortal

Evolution of the Soul

Finding Joy in a World of Losses  

Forgiveness

Gathering: A Spiritual Journey with Loss

Got Faith?

Grandma’s Cookie Jar

Grief Is Not A Four-Letter Word

Hope Is Where The Heart Is (poem)  

If I Should Die Before Dawn Comes (poem)

I Believe

Just So You Know (poem)

Never Walk Alone

Our Golden Girl - Loss of a Beloved Pet

Peer Support - Supporting Yourself, Supporting Others

Preparing To Say Goodbye and Other Challenges of the Heart

Rebalancing After Loss  

Set Your Grief Free

Suicide and Faith

Ten Things You Should Know About Grief

The Gift

The Truth About Life and Death

Today is the First Day of the Rest of Your Life, But...

When You Doubt Your Faith

John Pete Dreamcatcher Art 

John creates gallery quality dream catchers using willow, natural stones and other materials to design art that represents nature, healing, protection and various cultural belief systems & rituals.

His hand-woven dream catchers have been described as "medicine shield meets dream catcher," and are displayed as a stunning art pieces and for purposes of spiritual growth, protection and healing.

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In Dedication to the Loving Memory of Rich D. Kennedy