Heidi Horsley-Redding: How Can I Help Them? Adolescents Grieve Too
July 28, 2005
Hosted by Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley
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Episode Description
Dr. Heidi Horsley, Adjunct Professor, Columbia University, and Primary researcher for the FDNY/Columbia University Family Assessment Program, and bereaved sibling, will discuss her research, personal experience, and work with bereaved adolescents. Dr. Horsley is very sensitive to the needs of teens and has co-authored a book, “Making the Best of the Worst: A message of Hope for Grieving Teens” due to be released in January of 06. Dr. Horsley will give us tips on how to acknowledge the adolescents response to loss and pointers on how to help them establish a “new normal.” This is a must for anyone dealing with a grieving teen.
Open to Hope
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“Open to Hope” is a show dedicated to those who have suffered a loss. The show is hosted by Dr. Gloria Horsley, Marriage and Family Therapist and her daughter Dr. Heidi Horsley, adjunct professor at Columbia University’s school of Social Work. Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi are published authors and international experts in grief, loss and recovery. Hear bereaved family members and experts share inspirational stories of loss, hope and recovery. Learn what you can do to cope and to establish a new normal. Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi dedicate their show to their deceased son, and brother Scott, and to all those who have lost loved ones and are looking for hope. They welcome you to lean on their hope until you have found your own.
Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley
Dr. Gloria Horsley, BSN, MS, MA, CNS, MFT, MIM, Ph.D. is a bereaved parent and has worked in family therapy for 22 years. She holds graduate degrees from the University of Rochester, Syracuse, Greenwich and Holos Universities. Dr. Gloria serves The Compassionate Friends in a number of roles, including Board Director and chairperson for TCF’s annual program for professionals. Dr. Heidi Horsley, BS, MS, MSW, Psy.D. is a bereaved sibling and adjunct professor at Columbia University’s school of Social Work where she teaches courses including grief, loss, and bereavement. She holds graduate degrees from Columbia University, Loyola, and University of San Francisco. She also conducts seminars & workshops at The Compassionate Friends annual bereavement conferences.
