New York, NY ( Prfriend ) April 8, 2010 – Steve Harris lost his wife to breast cancer in 2005 as a result of this loss he wrote and produced “About Tomorrow,” a nationally-distributed audio product designed to assure and encourage people in the early days of loss.

Open to Hope Radio broadcasts every Thursday at 9 AM Pacific Standard Time/ 12 Noon Eastern Time. To listen to this show, go to www.thegriefblog.com and click on archived shows.

About Dr. Heidi Horsley

Dr. Heidi Horsley, PsyD, LMSW, MS, is a bereaved sibling and a licensed psychologist and social worker. Dr. Heidi is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Open to Hope Foundation and an adjunct professor at Columbia University. She has a private practice in Manhattan, NY specializing in grief and loss. She is also author of “Teen Grief Relief” and “Real Men Do Cry”. She holds graduate degrees from the University of San Francisco, Columbia University, and Loyola University.

About Dr. Gloria Horsley

Dr. Gloria C. Horsley, PHD, MFT, CNS, is a bereaved parent, and has worked in the field of family therapy for over twenty years. Dr. Gloria is Founder and President of the Open to Hope Foundation. She serves The Compassionate Friends as a Board Member. She is co-author of “Teen Grief Relief” and “Real Men Do Cry.” She holds graduate degrees from the University of Rochester, Syracuse, Greenwich and Holos Universities.

Dr. Heidi Horsley
125 West 72nd Street, Suite 6F
NY NY 10023
(646) 269-1664

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New York, NY ( Prfriend ) April 1, 2010 – Dr. Heidi Horsley on her nationally syndicated talk radio program Healing the Grieving Heart www.thegriefblog.com will announce her plans to present at ADEC with President Dr. Howard Winokuer.

The Open to Hope Foundation proposal was accepted on behalf of the Association for Death Education and Counselings 32nd Annual Conference to be held April 7-10, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center, Kansas City, Missouri, USA. Dr. Heidi and Dr. Howard will present on Self Care for the Clinician on Friday, April 9, 2009 from 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

This is a wonderful opportunity to bring valuable information and research on Self Care for the Clinician to the professional community who in turn can bring it to the grieving public commented Dr. Heidi Horsley, Co-Host of the radio show “Healing the Grieving Heart” and Co-Founder and Executive Director of The Open to Hope Foundation www.opentohope.com.

Healing the Grieving Heart broadcasts every Thursday at 9 am Pacific/ 12 noon EST time. To listen go to www.thegriefblog.com and click on archived shows.

About Dr. Heidi Horsley

Dr. Heidi Horsley, PsyD, MSW, MS, is a bereaved sibling and a licensed psychologist and social worker. Dr. Heidi is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Open to Hope Foundation and an adjunct professor at Columbia University. She has a private practice in Manhattan, NY specializing in grief and loss. She is also author of “Teen Grief Relief” and “Real Men Do Cry”. She holds graduate degrees from the University of San Francisco, Columbia University, and Loyola University.

About Dr. Howard Winokuer

Dr. Howard R. Winokuer, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, FT brings a special sensitivity and total commitment to his work. Dr. Winokuer was the co-founder of TO LIFE, a not-for-profit education and counseling organization that specialized in issues dealing with grief and loss and life enrichment and currently runs The Winokuer Center for Counseling and Healing. During his over thirty year career, he has worked with thousands of people dealing with these issues. He has conducted workshops and seminars throughout the United States as well as in eight foreign countries. Dr. Winokuer has written numerous articles on issues such as coping with grief, relationships, aging parents and teen suicide. He is currently the President of ADEC.

Dr. Heidi Horsley
125 West 72nd Street, Suite 6F
NY NY 10023
(646) 269-1664

New York, NY ( Prfriend ) March 26, 2010 – Eleven years ago Mary Jane Cronin’s 16 year old son was murdered by someone he knew. Mary Jane has lost a parent, sister, and many friends to death. She has been a bereavement counselor for 5 years at her local hospice and authored the book, November Mourning.

Healing the Grieving Heart broadcasts every Thursday at 9 AM Pacific Standard Time/ 12 Noon Eastern Time on The Voice America Health & Wellness Network.

If you missed this show, go to http://www.thegriefblog.com and click on archived shows.

About Dr. Heidi Horsley

Dr. Heidi Horsley, PsyD, LMSW, MS, is a bereaved sibling and a licensed psychologist and social worker. Dr. Heidi is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Open to Hope Foundation and an adjunct professor at Columbia University. She has a private practice in Manhattan, NY specializing in grief and loss. She is also author of “Teen Grief Relief” and “Real Men Do Cry”. She holds graduate degrees from the University of San Francisco, Columbia University, and Loyola University.

About Dr. Gloria Horsley

Dr. Gloria C. Horsley, PHD, MFT, CNS, is a bereaved parent, and has worked in the field of family therapy for over twenty years. Dr. Gloria is Founder and President of the Open to Hope Foundation. She serves The Compassionate Friends as a Board Member. She is co-author of “Teen Grief Relief” and “Real Men Do Cry.” She holds graduate degrees from the University of Rochester, Syracuse, Greenwich and Holos Universities.

Dr. Heidi Horsley
125 West 72nd Street, Suite 6F
NY NY 10023
(646) 269-1664

New York, NY ( Prfriend ) March 24, 2010 – Janice E. Brown, is a hospice chaplain for St. Joseph Hospice, Orange, CA, and works as a parish nurse for a Presbyterian congregation. She has taught classes on death/dying, and has facilitated grief groups for over 15 years.

Healing the Grieving Heart broadcasts every Thursday at 9 AM Pacific Standard Time/ 12 Noon Eastern Time on The Voice America Health & Wellness Network.

If you missed this show, go to www.thegriefblog.com and click on archived shows.

About Dr. Heidi Horsley

Dr. Heidi Horsley, PsyD, LMSW, MS, is a bereaved sibling and a licensed psychologist and social worker. Dr. Heidi is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Open to Hope Foundation and an adjunct professor at Columbia University. She has a private practice in Manhattan, NY specializing in grief and loss. She is also author of “Teen Grief Relief” and “Real Men Do Cry”. She holds graduate degrees from the University of San Francisco, Columbia University, and Loyola University.

About Dr. Gloria Horsley

Dr. Gloria C. Horsley, PHD, MFT, CNS, is a bereaved parent, and has worked in the field of family therapy for over twenty years. Dr. Gloria is Founder and President of the Open to Hope Foundation. She serves The Compassionate Friends as a Board Member. She is co-author of “Teen Grief Relief” and “Real Men Do Cry.” She holds graduate degrees from the University of Rochester, Syracuse, Greenwich and Holos Universities.

Dr. Heidi Horsley
125 West 72nd Street, Suite 6F
NY NY 10023
(646) 269-1664

New York, NY ( Prfriend ) March 18, 2010 – Mel Menzies is an Author and Speaker, who lives in the Uk. Mel, a bereaved parent, offers free resources to inform, inspire, and encourage you – whether you’re an Aspiring Author; or a member of a Book Club. She is the author of A Painful Post Mortem and other books on social issues.

Healing the Grieving Heart broadcasts every Thursday at 9 AM Pacific Standard Time/ 12 Noon Eastern Time on The Voice America Health & Wellness Network.

If you missed this show, go to www.thegriefblog.com and click on archived shows.

About Dr. Heidi Horsley

Dr. Heidi Horsley, PsyD, LMSW, MS, is a bereaved sibling and a licensed psychologist and social worker. Dr. Heidi is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Open to Hope Foundation and an adjunct professor at Columbia University. She has a private practice in Manhattan, NY specializing in grief and loss. She is also author of “Teen Grief Relief” and “Real Men Do Cry”. She holds graduate degrees from the University of San Francisco, Columbia University, and Loyola University.

About Dr. Gloria Horsley

Dr. Gloria C. Horsley, PHD, MFT, CNS, is a bereaved parent, and has worked in the field of family therapy for over twenty years. Dr. Gloria is Founder and President of the Open to Hope Foundation. She serves The Compassionate Friends as a Board Member. She is co-author of “Teen Grief Relief” and “Real Men Do Cry.” She holds graduate degrees from the University of Rochester, Syracuse, Greenwich and Holos Universities.

Dr. Heidi Horsley
125 West 72nd Street, Suite 6F
NY NY 10023
(646) 269-1664

New York, NY ( Prfriend ) March 15, 2010 – Dr. Heidi Horsley on their nationally syndicated talk radio program Healing the Grieving Heart www.thegriefblog.com will announce their plans to present at bereavement conference.

The Open My Heart, O Lord, Bereavement Conference is sponsored by Catholic Cemeteries and will be held March 20th, 2010 at the Kellenberg Memorial High School in Uniondale New York. Dr. Heidi will present on Finding Hope After Loss, Siblings Grieve Too, and What Parents Need to Know about Teen Grief on Saturday, March 20th, 2010 from 8:30 am-5:30 pm.

I am excited to announce that I have been asked to participate in this annual conference. This is a wonderful opportunity to bring valuable information and research on finding hope after loss to the professional community who in turn can bring it to the grieving public commented Dr. Heidi Horsley. Experts will address these topics and more, says Dr. Heidi Horsley Co-Host of “Healing the Grieving Heart” and Co-Founder and Executive Director of The Open to Hope Foundation www.opentohope.com.

Healing the Grieving Heart broadcasts every Thursday at 9 am Pacific/ 12 noon EST time on The Voice America Health & Wellness Network.

About Dr. Heidi Horsley

Dr. Heidi Horsley, PsyD, MSW, MS, is a bereaved sibling and a licensed psychologist and social worker. Dr. Heidi is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Open to Hope Foundation and an adjunct professor at Columbia University. She has a private practice in Manhattan, NY specializing in grief and loss. She is also author of “Teen Grief Relief” and “Real Men Do Cry”. She holds graduate degrees from the University of San Francisco, Columbia University, and Loyola University.

Dr. Heidi Horsley
125 West 72nd Street, Suite 6F
NY NY 10023
(646) 269-1664

New York, NY ( Prfriend ) March 15, 2010 – Judith Pedersen after suffering several personal losses examined her life and decided to move from the corporate world in to the field of social work. Judith is the executive director and founder of Interregnum: Services for Loss and Life Transition. Under the Interregnum umbrella, Judith has created programs that help people learn to embrace loss as a life process.

Offering comfort, knowledge and hope, Interregnum’s programs include “Mourning Light,” a multi session grief support program, “My Feelings Book,” a workbook for grieving children, and “Hearts of Hope,” a program that distributes hand-painted hearts and personal letters to those in need.

Healing the Grieving Heart broadcasts every Thursday at 9 AM Pacific Standard Time/ 12 Noon Eastern Time on The Voice America Health & Wellness Network.

If you missed this show, go to www.thegriefblog.com and click on archived shows.

About Dr. Heidi Horsley

Dr. Heidi Horsley, PsyD, LMSW, MS, is a bereaved sibling and a licensed psychologist and social worker. Dr. Heidi is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Open to Hope Foundation and an adjunct professor at Columbia University. She has a private practice in Manhattan, NY specializing in grief and loss. She is also author of “Teen Grief Relief” and “Real Men Do Cry”. She holds graduate degrees from the University of San Francisco, Columbia University, and Loyola University.

About Dr. Gloria Horsley

Dr. Gloria C. Horsley, PHD, MFT, CNS, is a bereaved parent, and has worked in the field of family therapy for over twenty years. Dr. Gloria is Founder and President of the Open to Hope Foundation. She serves The Compassionate Friends as a Board Member. She is co-author of “Teen Grief Relief” and “Real Men Do Cry.” She holds graduate degrees from the University of Rochester, Syracuse, Greenwich and Holos Universities.

Dr. Heidi Horsley
125 West 72nd Street, Suite 6F
NY NY 10023
(646) 269-1664

New York, NY ( Prfriend ) March 12, 2010 – Dr. Andrew Vidich, is an internationally recognized author and educator. A resident of New York, he has taught religion at Manhattan College and Iona College, and is a founding member of the NY Interfaith Council. He is the author of Light Upon Light: 5 Master Path to Awakening The Mindful Self.

Healing the Grieving Heart broadcasts every Thursday at 9 AM Pacific Standard Time/ 12 Noon Eastern Time on The Voice America Health & Wellness Network.

If you missed this show, go to www.thegriefblog.com and click on archived shows.

About Dr. Heidi Horsley

Dr. Heidi Horsley, PsyD, LMSW, MS, is a bereaved sibling and a licensed psychologist and social worker. Dr. Heidi is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Open to Hope Foundation and an adjunct professor at Columbia University. She has a private practice in Manhattan, NY specializing in grief and loss. She is also author of “Teen Grief Relief” and “Real Men Do Cry”. She holds graduate degrees from the University of San Francisco, Columbia University, and Loyola University.

About Dr. Gloria Horsley

Dr. Gloria C. Horsley, PHD, MFT, CNS, is a bereaved parent, and has worked in the field of family therapy for over twenty years. Dr. Gloria is Founder and President of the Open to Hope Foundation. She serves The Compassionate Friends as a Board Member. She is co-author of “Teen Grief Relief” and “Real Men Do Cry.” She holds graduate degrees from the University of Rochester, Syracuse, Greenwich and Holos Universities.

Dr. Heidi Horsley
125 West 72nd Street, Suite 6F
NY NY 10023
(646) 269-1664

New York, NY ( Prfriend ) March 6, 2010 – Sherry Van Pelt has lost two grandchildren Conner, who was stillborn and Conner’s sister Jacy, who two years later, was born with a heart defect and did not survive surgery. She is the author of Dear Conner: A Grandmother’s Pain

Healing the Grieving Heart broadcasts every Thursday at 9 AM Pacific Standard Time/ 12 Noon Eastern Time on The VoiceAmerica Health & Wellness Network.

If you missed this show, go to www.thegriefblog.com and click on archived shows.

About Dr. Heidi Horsley

Dr. Heidi Horsley, PsyD, LMSW, MS, is a bereaved sibling and a licensed psychologist and social worker. Dr. Heidi is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Open to Hope Foundation and an adjunct professor at Columbia University. She has a private practice in Manhattan, NY specializing in grief and loss. She is also author of “Teen Grief Relief” and “Real Men Do Cry”. She holds graduate degrees from the University of San Francisco, Columbia University, and Loyola University.

About Dr. Gloria Horsley

Dr. Gloria C. Horsley, PHD, MFT, CNS, is a bereaved parent, and has worked in the field of family therapy for over twenty years. Dr. Gloria is Founder and President of the Open to Hope Foundation. She serves The Compassionate Friends as a Board Member. She is co-author of “Teen Grief Relief” and “Real Men Do Cry.” She holds graduate degrees from the University of Rochester, Syracuse, Greenwich and Holos Universities.

Dr. Heidi Horsley
125 West 72nd Street, Suite 6F
NY NY 10023
(646) 269-1664

New York, NY ( Prfriend ) March 5, 2010 – Mary Louise Schiavone is President of Ahana Enterprises. She is an accomplished teacher and practitioner in all aspects of Metaphysics and Spirituality. She is a Master Instructor in both Reiki Healing and the Adamantine Healing System, and has a Bachelors in Psychology.

Healing the Grieving Heart broadcasts every Thursday at 9 AM Pacific Standard Time/ 12 Noon Eastern Time on The VoiceAmerica Health & Wellness Network.

If you missed this show, go to www.thegriefblog.com and click on archived shows.

About Dr. Heidi Horsley

Dr. Heidi Horsley, PsyD, LMSW, MS, is a bereaved sibling and a licensed psychologist and social worker. Dr. Heidi is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Open to Hope Foundation and an adjunct professor at Columbia University. She has a private practice in Manhattan, NY specializing in grief and loss. She is also author of “Teen Grief Relief” and “Real Men Do Cry”. She holds graduate degrees from the University of San Francisco, Columbia University, and Loyola University.

About Dr. Gloria Horsley

Dr. Gloria C. Horsley, PHD, MFT, CNS, is a bereaved parent, and has worked in the field of family therapy for over twenty years. Dr. Gloria is Founder and President of the Open to Hope Foundation. She serves The Compassionate Friends as a Board Member. She is co-author of “Teen Grief Relief” and “Real Men Do Cry.” She holds graduate degrees from the University of Rochester, Syracuse, Greenwich and Holos Universities.

Dr. Heidi Horsley
125 West 72nd Street, Suite 6F
NY NY 10023
(646) 269-1664