New York, New York and San Francisco, California ( pressabout ) October 26, 2010 – Ellen Gerst became a widow in 1995 at age 39 when her 41 year old husband took his life. To heal herself, she began writing about all the issues she faced as a young widow. Ellen transformed her thoughts and research into her first book, A Practical Guide to Widow/erhood. Her newest book, Love After Loss: Writing The Rest of Your Story, deals with the complexities of finding new love after the death of a spouse. She emphasizes it is imperative to find your “new single self” before entering a new relationship.
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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 as a Board Member. 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.
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