Jennifer Martin, author of Star Child, to appear on Healing the Grieving Heart National Radio Show

New York, New York and San Francisco, California ( ) Nov. 1st 2009, 11 am Pacific/2 pm Eastern time -Jennifer Martin's son, Kelly, was diagnosed at age 4 with a rare metabolic disorder known as MPS. When he died suddenly at age 23, Jennifer began to write, first his eulogy, and then a journal. After many years, she realized her story of healing could help other bereaved parents, and her story became the book, Star Child.

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
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