Grief | Grieving | Death of a Child

Dr. Gloria Horsley is an internationally known psychotherapist and bereaved parent who has worked in the field of family therapy for over twenty years. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licnsed Clinical Nurse Specialist. Dr. Gloria hosts the syndicated talk radio show, Healing the Grieving Heart, which can be heard live every Thursday. This show is one of the top ranked shows on Health Voice America and is re-broadcast on the new women’s channel (Greenstone Partnership) and on World Talk Radio, the World’s Laargest Radio Network. Dr. Gloria also serves as National Board Member and Chairperson of The Open to Hope Foundation.

Dr. Gloria has appeared on numerous television shows such as: The Today Show, Montel Williams, Sallie Jessie Raphael, Good Day New York, and Fox After Breakfast. In addition she has been a guest on over 150 talk radio shows. Dr. Gloria’s latest book, TEEN GRIEF RELIEF: Parenting With Understanding, Support and Guidance, written with her daughter, was published in the Fall of 2007. Dr. Gloria serves the Compassionate Friends in a number of roles including as a Board of Director and chairperson for TCF’s annual program for professionals. She presents numerous seminars throughout the country, and conducts annual workshops at National Compassionate Friends Conferences. Dr. Gloria frequently serves as a media spokesperson for TCF in her dual role as a bereaved parent and professional.

Dr. Gloria has served on the faculty of the University of Rochester School of Nursing and has trained and practiced with the leaders in the field of family therapy. Her early research involved Hospice and AIDS therapy. In addition, she worked for the FDNY/Columbia University Family Assessment Program with widows and children who lost a firefighter in the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks.

Dr. Gloria’s academic credentials include a doctorate in psychology (PhD) from Greenwich University; she holds a masters degree in child and family studies from Syracuse University (MA), and a masters degree in psychiatric nursing from the University of Rochester (MS)

Dr. Horsley has authored articles on her work and has written several books including: The In-Law Survival Manual: Cultivating Healthy In-Law Relationships, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1997; and In-laws: A Guide to Extended Family Therapy, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1996.

Dr. Gloria resides in San Francisco, California with her husband, Phil. They have three daughters and ten grandchildren.

Dr. Gloria has extensive experience doing seminars, presentations and media appearances. Below you will find a list of Dr. Gloria’s public appearances:To Download Dr. Gloria’s Complete Resume Click Here

MEDIA APPEARANCES

• San Francisco, CA 94111 KGO-TV/View from the Bay, discussed the book The In-Law Survival Guide and holidays with the in-laws. December 19
• New York, NY – Sirius Radio/The Catholic Channel, discussed how to bring joy back into the holiday after loss.  December 12, 2007
• Detroit, MI, Metro Networks Talk Radio, discussed how to bring joy back into the holiday after loss, December 12, 2007
• Gainesville, GA – Voiceamerica.com/The Parents Hour, Producer/Host: Dr. Arline Kerman, inteviewed as expert guests on Teen Grief. December 7, 2007
• American Israelite Journal discussed the holidays and grief. Monday, December 3, 2007
• Atlanta, GA – WGAU-AM News/Talk. Host: Barbara Dooley, interviewed about holidays and grief, Thursday, November 29, 2007
• Omaha, NB – KFAB/ AM talk radio Good Morning Show, Host: Roger Olson, interviewed about book Teen Grief Relief, November 27, 2007
• “Healing After A Death,”American Perspective Radio, Host: Judyth Piazza, Interviewed about Teen Grief Relief, October 15, 2007
• Cincinnati, OH WMKV 89.3FM/ Grandparenting Today – discussed grief/loss around death of a grandchild, February 28, 2007
• Radio show guest on www.healthradio.net, spoke as a grief expert on issues & clinical interventions related to the death of a family member, Feb. 26, 2007
• Curtis Cheatham, North Jersey’s Talking, WGHT 1500, April, 28, 2005
• Real Life With Mary Amorose, (Comcast Network) New Jersey, November 9, 2004
• Sally Jessie Raphael, New York City, New York, November 22, 1996
• Carol and Marilyn Show (Fox) Los Angeles, California, December 4, 1996
• Today Show (NBC), New York City, New York, December 9, 1996
• Fox After Breakfast, New York City, New York, December 10, 1996
• Good Day New York, New York City, New York, December 11, 1996
• Montel Williams Show, New York City, New York, December 13, 1996
• Crook and Chase, Nashville, Tennessee, December 16, 1996
• Noon Day Show (Fox), San Francisco, California, December 22, 1996
• Over one-hundred-and-fifty radio shows

SEMINARS & PRESENTATIONS:

•  Helping Families Continue Bonds AfterLoss.” A seminar for the public and professionals, University of Utah College of Nursing, SLC, UT, May 13, 2008.
• “Helping Teenagers Deal with Loss”  A seminar for healthcare professionals, Florida Hospices & Palliative Care 23rd Annual End-of-Life Symposium, Orlando Florida, March 27, 2008.
• “Helping Teenagers Deal with Loss,”  A presentation for grieving teens & their parents, The Church of the Assumption, Fairport NY, Sept. 19, 2007
• “Helping Teenagers Deal with Loss,” A seminar for professionals.  University of Rochester School of Nursing.  Rochester NY, Sept. 18, 2007
• “Working Clinically with Chidren and Families,” Columbia University School of Social Work, Clinical Evaluation with Children Course, NY, NY, October 3, 2006
• “Making the Best of the Worst: A Message of Hope for Grieving Teens,” A workshop for professionals, The National Compassionate Friends Conference, Deerborn, July 2006
• “If I Don’t Have Enough Grief,” The National Compassionate Friends Conference, Deerborn, MI, July 2006
• “Crying,” The National Compassionate Friends Conference, Deerborn, MI, July 2006
• “Anger,” The National Compassionate Friends Conference, Deerborn, MI, July 2006
• “Helping Families Continue Bonds After Death:” A Florida Hospice Palliative Care Webinar, May 31, 2006
• “The Life We Hadn’t Planned: Death of A Child,” Fairfield Calif. Chapter of TCF, May 31, 2006.
• “What to Say When There is Nothing to Say”, The National Compassionate Friends Professional Day, July 2005.
• “Am I crazy? Surviving the Loss of a Child,” The National Compassionate Friends, Boston MA, July, 2005.
• “Working Clinically with Children and Families,” Columbia University School of Social Work, Social Work with Children Course, NY, NY, April 10, 2005
• “Am I crazy? Surviving the Loss of a Child,” The National Compassionate Friends, Atlanta, Georgia, July, 2004.
• “Saying Goodbye to Addictive Relationships,” San Francisco Jewish Community Center, January 1993, March 1993, June 1993
• “Surviving the Loss of a Loved One,” San Francisco Jewish Community Center, November 1992
• “Stress Management Workshops for Staff & Faculty,” Personnel Department, University of Rochester, 1983 - 1984
• “Stress Management,” The National Association of Bank Loan and Credit Officers, Rochester, N.Y., May 1984
• “A Family Focused Approach to the Care of the Terminally Ill,” Monroe Human Services, RIT Campus, Rochester, N.Y., April 1984
• “Crisis Intervention: Family Focused Approach,” FLAHC Joint Ventures, Geneva, N.Y., April, 1984
• “Successful Management Through Effective Communication,” Rochester Area Library in Health Care Association, Rochester, N.Y., December 1983
• “Crisis Intervention: Family Focused Approach,” Seminars in Surgical Nursing Practice, Rochester, N.Y., October 1983
• “Assertiveness Training,” Nursing Management Orientation Programs, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, N.Y., June 1982
• “Attitudes Toward Death and Working in a High Stress Setting,” United Cancer Council Hospice Volunteers, Rochester, N.Y., May 1982
• “Care for the Caregiver,” United Cancer Council Hospice Volunteer Training Program, Rochester, N.Y., November 1981
• “Care of the Aged Surgical Patient,” Seminars in Surgical Nursing Practice, Rochester, N.Y., October 1981
• “Practical Aspects of Coping with Terminal Illness.” Cancer Nursing Conference, Corning, N.Y., April 1981
• “Strengths and Needs of Per Diem Hospice Personnel.” Gloria Call Horsley, R.N., M.S., and Jean K Brown, R.N., M.S., Cancer Nursing, February 1985.
• “Restoring Family Relationships.” Gloria Call Horsley, R.N., M.S. Focus:A Guide to AIDS Research and Counseling, April, 1991

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Dr. Gloria Horsley, PhD, MFT, CNS
Compassionate Friends Board Member
Radio Show Host - http://thegriefblog.com/
Media spokesperson for The Compassionate Friends Grief Consultant
Telephone: (415) 994-8263
Fax: (415) 928-0729
gloria@thegriefblog.com
Dr. Gloria Horsley, PhD, MFT, CNSCompassionate Friends Board MemberRadio Show Host - Media spokesperson for The Compassionate FriendsGrief Consultant

Telephone: (415) 994-8263Fax: (415) 928-0729