Karen James, author of Holding Fast to appear on Healing the Grieving Heart National Radio Show

(SANEPR.com) April 13, 2009 -- San Francisco, California -Karen James will join Drs. Gloria & Heidi Horsley to discuss Healing Grief on their nationally syndicated talk radio program “Healing the Grieving Heart” April 9, 2009 at 9 AM PST/12 Noon EST.

Karen James is the widow of Kelly, a veteran mountain climber who was trapped in a snow cave on Mount Hood in December 2006. She is the author of the book “Holding Fast: The Untold Story of the Mount Hood Tragedy,” In her book, Karen discusses the tragic climb and how her faith comforted through the tragedy.

Karen James reminds us that the grief is normal, and that no one needs to grieve alone. Through her book, Karen has helped thousands of people work through their grief and continue their life in a positive way.

“We’re excited to bring Karen’s message and mission of promoting healing and hope after loss to our audience.” This should be a very 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, 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 (thecompassionatefriends.org) 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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