Lasting Memories of Our Parents
July 9, 2009
Hosted by Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley
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Episode Description
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. elegantmemorials.com 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 book ‘Your Legacy of Love: Realize the Gift in Goodbye.'
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.
