New York, NY ( Prfriend ) February 26, 2010 – Kate Braestrup held her family together in the wake of her husband’s death, as she pursued his dream of becoming a minister. She ultimately found her calling as a chaplain to search-and-rescue workers. She is the author of Here If You Need Me.

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, New York and San Francisco, California ( Prfriend ) Sept. 24th 2009 -Gloria Arenson has helped thousands of people in her psychotherapy practice to observe their behaviors without judgment and to discard those behaviors that no longer benefit them.  She is the author of Emotional Freedom: Techniques for Procrastination

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 miss this show, go to www.thegriefblog.com and click on archived shows to listen.

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. 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
37 West 72nd Street, Suite 1E
NY NY 10023
(646) 269-1664

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New York, New York and San Francisco, California ( Prfriend ) July 9th 2009 -British Journalist, Gemini Adams will join Drs. Gloria & Heidi Horsley to talk about Lasting Memories of Our Parents on their nationally syndicated talk radio program “Healing the Grieving Heart”  July 9th 2009 at 9 AM PST/12 Noon EST.

Gemini Adams, British journalist, lost her mother to cancer at an early age.  After her mother’s death Gemini remembers wishing she had a way to re-connect with her mothers’ love.   As a result of her mother’s death and her desire to encourage others to leave a legacy, she has written the groundbreaking book ‘Your Legacy of Love:  Realize the Gift in Goodbye.’

Gemini Adams, has used her own personal struggle with the death of her beloved mother to positively help others who have been through similar experiences.  Despite the great loss that she endured in her life after the death of her mom, she has gone onto find hope and joy once again said Dr. Heidi Horsley, Executive Director of the Open to Hope Foundation, www.opentohope.com and Co-Host of Healing the Grieving Heart.

“We’re looking forward to bringing Gemini’s story and mission of hope and healing to our audience,” this will be an inspirational show and one not to be missed, commented Dr. Gloria Horsley, Host of ‘Healing the Grieving Heart” and Founder and President of The Open to Hope Foundation, sponsor of “Healing the Grieving Heart” and The Grief Blog.

Healing the Grieving Heart broadcasts every Thursday from 9 AM to 10 AM Pacific Standard Time on The VoiceAmerica Health & Wellness Network.

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 in a number of roles, including as a Board Director and frequently serves as a media spokesperson in her dual role as a bereaved parent and professional. 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
37 West 72nd Street, Suite 1E
NY NY 10023
(646) 269-1664

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New York, New York and San Francisco, California ( Prfriend ) July 9th 2009 -Pat & Kim Gibson will join Drs. Gloria & Heidi Horsley to talk about Lasting Memories of Our Parents on their nationally syndicated talk radio program “Healing the Grieving Heart”  July 9th 2009 at 9 AM PST/12 Noon EST.

Pat and Kim Gibson are the founders of Elegant Memorials Funeral Program Templates and Keepsakes.  Pat Gibson is a retired teacher and her daughter, Kim, is a graphic artist and web developer.  After Kim designed articles to honor her deceased father, Willie, in 2007, the mother/daughter team decided to start a company to help others.

Pat and Kim have used their own personal struggle with the death of their beloved husband and father to positively help others who have been through similar experiences.  Despite the great adversity they both endured in their life after the death of Willie, they have gone onto find hope and joy once again said Dr. Heidi Horsley, Executive Director of the Open to Hope Foundation, www.opentohope.com and Co-Host of Healing the Grieving Heart.

“We’re looking forward to bringing the Gibson’s story and mission of hope and healing to our audience,” this will be an inspirational show and one not to be missed, commented Dr. Gloria Horsley, Host of ‘Healing the Grieving Heart” and Founder and President of The Open to Hope Foundation, sponsor of “Healing the Grieving Heart” and The Grief Blog.

Healing the Grieving Heart broadcasts every Thursday from 9 AM to 10 AM Pacific Standard Time on The VoiceAmerica Health & Wellness Network.

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 in a number of roles, including as a Board Director and frequently serves as a media spokesperson in her dual role as a bereaved parent and professional. 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
37 West 72nd Street, Suite 1E
NY NY 10023
(646) 269-1664

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New York, New York and San Francisco, California ( Prfriend ) June 25th 2009 -Linda Maurer, author of the book, “I Don’t Know How to Help Them,” will join Drs. Gloria & Heidi Horsley to talk about Coping with Sudden Death of a Child in a Foreign Country on their nationally syndicated talk radio program “Healing the Grieving Heart”  June 25th, 2009 at 9 AM PST/12 Noon EST.

Linda Maurer lost her only child, Molly Marie in 1991 in a tragic accident in Mexico.  She is the author of, “Standing Beside You:  A Book for Bereaved Parents” and “I Don’t Know How to Help Them:  A Book For Friends and Families of Bereaved Parents”.  Her purpose in writing these books is to give help, comfort, and guidance to others coping with pain and grief

Linda has used her own personal struggle with the death of her daughter to positively help others who have been through similar experiences.  Despite the great loss Linda endured in her life, she has gone onto find hope said Dr. Heidi Horsley, Executive Director of the Open to Hope Foundation, http://www.opentohope.com and Co-Host of Healing the Grieving Heart.

“We’re looking forward to bringing Linda’s story and mission of hope and healing to our audience,” this will be a powerful show and one not to be missed, commented Dr. Gloria Horsley, Host of ‘Healing the Grieving Heart” and Founder and President of The Open to Hope Foundation, sponsor of “Healing the Grieving Heart” and The Grief Blog.

Healing the Grieving Heart broadcasts every Thursday from 9 AM to 10 AM Pacific Standard Time on The VoiceAmerica Health & Wellness Network.

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 in a number of roles, including as a Board Director and frequently serves as a media spokesperson in her dual role as a bereaved parent and professional. 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
37 West 72nd Street, Suite 1E
NY NY 10023
(646) 269-1664

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New York, New York and San Francisco, California ( Kazor ) June 16th 2009 -Anne Hamilton, author, teacher, and playwright will join Drs. Gloria & Heidi Horsley to talk about Healing Through the Arts on their nationally syndicated talk radio program “Healing the Grieving Heart”  June 11th, 2009 at 9 AM PST/12 Noon EST.

Anne Hamilton uses the arts to help herself and her clients move through the grieving process.  She tells us that by becoming actively engaged and expressing yourself after loss and pulling out what is inside of you can again find your place in the world.  Anne is an author, teacher and playwright.

Anne has used her own personal struggle with loss to positively impact thousands of people who have been through similar experiences.  Despite the great adversity Anne endured in her life, she has gone onto find hope, wonder, and joy once again said Dr. Heidi Horsley, Executive Director of the Open to Hope Foundation, www.opentohope.com and Co-Host of Healing the Grieving Heart.

“We’re looking forward to bringing Anne’s story and mission of hope and healing to our audience,” this will be an inspirational show and one not to be missed, commented Dr. Gloria Horsley, Host of ‘Healing the Grieving Heart” and Founder and President of The Open to Hope Foundation, sponsor of “Healing the Grieving Heart” and The Grief Blog.

Healing the Grieving Heart broadcasts every Thursday from 9 AM to 10 AM Pacific Standard Time on The VoiceAmerica Health & Wellness Network.

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 in a number of roles, including as a Board Director and frequently serves as a media spokesperson in her dual role as a bereaved parent and professional. 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
37 West 72nd Street, Suite 1E
NY NY 10023
(646) 269-1664

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New York, New York and San Francisco, California ( Prfriend ) June 15th 2009 -Carla Sofka, associate professor at Siena College School of Social Work will join Drs. Gloria & Heidi Horsley to talk about Healing Through the Arts on their nationally syndicated talk radio program “Healing the Grieving Heart” June 11th, 2009 at 9 AM PST/12 Noon EST.

Carla Sofka’s is an Associate Professor of Social Work at Siena College in Loudonville , N.Y. She has an interest in how museums serve as healing spaces for people who are dealing with major public tragedies. On this show we will debut the song “ A Place to Go” written by , David LaMotte to honor those who died in tragic events

Carla has used his own personal struggle with loss to positively impact thousands of people who have been through similar experiences. Despite the great adversity Carla endured in her life, she has gone onto find hope, wonder, and joy once again said Dr. Heidi Horsley, Executive Director of the Open to Hope Foundation, www.opentohope.com and Co-Host of Healing the Grieving Heart.

“We’re looking forward to bringing Carla’s story and mission of hope and healing to our audience,” this will be an inspirational show and one not to be missed, commented Dr. Gloria Horsley, Host of ‘Healing the Grieving Heart” and Founder and President of The Open to Hope Foundation, sponsor of “Healing the Grieving Heart” and The Grief Blog.

Healing the Grieving Heart broadcasts every Thursday from 9 AM to 10 AM Pacific Standard Time on The VoiceAmerica Health & Wellness Network.

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 in a number of roles, including as a Board Director and frequently serves as a media spokesperson in her dual role as a bereaved parent and professional. 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
37 West 72nd Street, Suite 1E
NY NY 10023
(646) 269-1664

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New York, New York and San Francisco, California (Prfriend ) June 18th 2009 -John Assaraf, one of the experts in the popular movie The Secret, and author of the books “The Answer” and “Having it All” will join Drs. Gloria & Heidi Horsley to talk about Finding Success in Your Life on their nationally syndicated talk radio program “Healing the Grieving Heart” June 18th, 2009 at 9 AM PST/12 Noon EST.

John Assaraf calls himself the “Consummate Entrepreneur.” He is an international motivational speaker, who has built four multi-million dollar companies. Through hard work and vision John has helped thousands of people achieve success in business and life. He has appeared on Larry King Live, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and Anderson Cooper 360. He is CEO of One Coach and the author of “The Answer” and “Having it All”

John has used his own experience with adversity to impact thousands of people who have been through similar experiences. Despite a near fatal car accident and losing his direction as a teen, he has gone onto find hope, and joy once again. As John points out, “each one of us can make a decision today & change our lives.” John is a prime example of someone who did not allow himself to remain a victim of circumstance. He took action to create the life that he envisioned says Dr. Heidi Horsley, Executive Director of the Open to Hope Foundation, http://www.opentohope.com and Co-Host of Healing the Grieving Heart.

“We’re looking forward to bringing John’s story and mission to our audience,” this will be an inspiring and inspirational show and one not to be missed, commented Dr. Gloria Horsley, Host of ‘Healing the Grieving Heart” and Founder and President of The Open to Hope Foundation, sponsor of “Healing the Grieving Heart” and The Grief Blog.

Healing the Grieving Heart broadcasts every Thursday from 9 AM to 10 AM Pacific Standard Time on The VoiceAmerica Health & Wellness Network.

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 in a number of roles, including as a Board Director and frequently serves as a media spokesperson in her dual role as a bereaved parent and professional. 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
37 West 72nd Street, Suite 1E
NY NY 10023
(646) 269-1664

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New York, New York and San Francisco, California ( Prfriend ) June 5rd 2009 -Alice Wisler, author of Rain Song will join Drs. Gloria & Heidi Horsley to talk about The Power of Grief on their nationally syndicated talk radio program “Healing the Grieving Heart” May 28th, 2009 at 9 AM PST/12 Noon EST.

After the cancer death of her four-year-old son, Daniel, Alice Wisler founded Daniel’s House Publications and independently published two cookbooks in memory of children. Alice wanted her books to provide opportunities for bereaved parents to share with their children. Her recent novel, Rain Song (Bethany House), has sold over 25,500 copies.

Alice has used her own personal struggle with loss to positively impact thousands of people who have been through similar experiences. Despite the great adversity Alice endured in her life, she has gone onto find hope, wonder, and joy once again said Dr. Heidi Horsley, Executive Director of the Open to Hope Foundation, www.opentohope.com and Co-Host of Healing the Grieving Heart.

“We’re looking forward to bringing Alice’s story and mission of hope and healing to our audience,” this will be an inspirational show and one not to be missed, commented Dr. Gloria Horsley, Host of ‘Healing the Grieving Heart” and Founder and President of The Open to Hope Foundation, sponsor of “Healing the Grieving Heart” and The Grief Blog.

Healing the Grieving Heart broadcasts every Thursday from 9 AM to 10 AM Pacific Standard Time on The VoiceAmerica Health & Wellness Network.

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 in a number of roles, including as a Board Director and frequently serves as a media spokesperson in her dual role as a bereaved parent and professional. 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
37 West 72nd Street, Suite 1E
NY NY 10023
(646) 269-1664

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