About Gloria Horsley
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Dr. Gloria Horsley is an internationally known grief expert, psychotherapist, and bereaved parent. She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Clinical Nurse Specialist, and has worked in the field of family therapy for over 20 years. Dr. Horsley hosts the syndicated internet radio show, "Healing the Grieving Heart," which is one of the top ranked shows on Health Voice America. She serves the Compassionate Friends in a number of roles including as a Board of Directors, chapter leader, workshop facilitator, and frequently serves as media spokesperson. Dr. Horsley is often called on to present seminars throughout the country. She has made appearances on numerous television and radio programs including "The Today Show," "Montel Williams," and "Sallie Jessie Raphael." In addition, she has authored a number of articles and written several books including Teen Grief Relief with Dr. Heidi Horlsey, and The In-Law Survival Guide.
Gloria Horsley's Articles
Talking With Grandchildren About Loss
“Grandma, why are you crying?”
This was the question, as a six-year-old, that I remember asking my beloved Grandma Jensen as she cleaned out her attic. Among the treasures we found sorting through the bows and arrows, …
Open to Hope Founder Shares Online Grief Success
Open to Hope Founder Gloria Horsley was quoted in a recent article published in the online version of the St. Petersburg Times. Here’s the link to it: http://www.tampabay.com/features/media/article1073298.ece
How Do I Handle In-Laws After Death of Husband
Adrianne writes in: Do you have any audios in your archive that deals with how to handle your in-laws after your husband dies? My husband died 2 years ago from cancer. Prior to his passing, …
Father Grieves Deeply for Loss of Only Son
James writes in: I just ran into this site tonight as I am still grieving deeply of my son James who died in an ATV accident on July 26, 2009. I am a physician and …
New Michael Jackson Fan Shocked by His Death
By Dr. Gloria Horsley –?
What a shock and tragedy to his fans, family and the world that Michael Jackson suddenly died at age 50.? Not being of his era, I was only minimally exposed to …
Mother Asks: Why Didn’t God Take Me?
Chantal writes in: I lost my eldest son on 1st April 2009!! He was knocked by a taxi on his way home after soccer during school break! He did nothing wrong, he was only 15 …
Bereaved Mother Seeks to Become Grief Counselor
Betty writes in: I am 50 years old and lost my only child to suicide 10 years ago. I need to help others to make myself feel better; this is what I want to do. …
Dad Seeks Hope After Death of Adult Son
Randy writes in: I lost my son on 15 Nov 2008 in a motorcycle accident. He had just turned 25 and was so full of life. He was not only my son but my best …
Trust Yourself When Grieving
Dixie writes: I know my family is going through so much and I guess I feel I have to be the strong mother and that I am not supposed to fall apart. But everything has …
Military Mom Loses Son in Car Accident
Donna writes in:I am the mother of a military son. He came back from Iraq in April only to be killed in a car accident December 10, 2008. I got 30 days with him after …
Widow’s Brother-in-Law Keeps Imposing
From a reader named Kathy: My husband died 11 years ago.? His brother recently bought a home a few doors down the street from me.? He stops in, uninvited, frequently.? He has never been married.? I have three adult children, two of whom are living with me because of job situations.? Sometimes, he lets himself in when no one is home.? And he brings his undisciplined dog.
I invite him for Thanksgiving dinner, along with my Mom, aunt and children.? I have been inviting him on Christmas Eve too, along with my children, but no one else.? I’m tired of it.? I do not want him here on Christmas Eve. He recently fell from a ladder and is using crutches.? Am I responsible for taking care of him?? He has another brother and sister-in-law living nearby. What exactly is my relationship to him?? Please help me.? I want my freedom, and privacy.
Handling the Death of a Therapist
Susan from New York writes: My therapist died suddenly on Aug.18.?I miss him so so so much because I used him for 22 years. Any suggestions on how to make myself feel better? I am …
Bereaved Family?s Grief Gets Complicated
Cindy writes:
I have been listening to your radio show for awhile. I download to iPod and listen in the car. Eight years ago, my 3-year-old son was killed when a truck backed over him …
I Didn’t Get to Say Goodbye
What a difference a year makes. Last year this time I was planning a wedding, making plans to move my daughter and I 16 hours away from our friends and family to IN, completely in love with a wonderful man. Now today I am trying to gracefully survive a tremendous loss.
In 2006, my first love [...]
Thoughts on Mothers Day From Dr. Gloria
Happy Mother’s Day from Open to Hope Foundation!
Coming up on Healing the Grieving Heart Radio
Candace Lightner, Founder of MADD, Tune May 1st 9 AM Pacific Standard Time
Woman Loses Organs to Cancer, Still Revels in Life
Caregivers Need Time to Let Go
Respecting Boundaries When Comforting a Grieving Heart
Shhhh…Listen Closely. It’s the Sound of Someone Healing
Loss of Husband Makes Life Doubly Hard
August 26, 2010: Guest Charles Corr: Helping Children Cope with Death and Grief
