Christine Bavaro, a licensed mental health counselor to appear on Open to Hope Radio

New York, New York and San Francisco, California,  August 18, 2010 - Christine L. Bavaro, is a licensed mental health counselor and certified social worker who lost a sister in 2001 and her husband, Wally in 2002. Her book Moving Through Loss discusses her experiences in learning to live without her loved ones and how she turned to writing, flower essences and inner journeys to help her heal. Christine is all about the survivor's journey and how not to get stuck in the muck and mire of grief.

Open to Hope Radio broadcasts every Thursday. To listen to this show, go to http://opentohope.com

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.

Dr. Heidi Horsley
125 West 72nd Street, Suite 6F
NY NY 10023
(646) 269-1664
www.opentohope.com
www.thegriefblog.com

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