The Press Release Resource

New York, New York and San Francisco, California (Your-Story.org) 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 …

New York, NY (Your-Story.org) August 7, 2010 – The suicide of Diane Martin’s young adult son began her journey through loss which included a search to again find a sense of understanding and meaning. She thus went back to graduate school to recapture a sense of self and identity. This pursuit and process have helped …

New York, New York and San Francisco, California (Your-Story.org) August 6, 2010 – Cheryl Edwards fiancée was killed in VietNam on her 18th birthday. As a result of this experience and her grief journey she chose counseling and helping others as a profession. Cheryl is the owner of Preferred Counseling in Fort Smith, Arizona and …

New York, New York and San Francisco, California (Your-Story.org) August 3, 2010 – Carol Weddington Hunt, RN, LPC is a registered nurse and the author of Anger Management Good Style and Anger Management Teen Style Open to Hope Radio broadcasts every Thursday. To listen to this show, go to http://opentohope.com About Dr. Heidi Horsley Dr. …

New York, New York and San Francisco, California (Your-Story.org) July 21, 2010 – Irene Kendig is a speaker, workshop facilitator and self-acceptance coach. She is the author of Conversations with Jerry and Other People I thought Were Dead.: Seven compelling dialogues that will transform the way you think about dying and living. Open to Hope …

New York, New York and San Francisco, California (Your-Story.org) July 12, 2010 – Dr. Charles Glassman is one of those special doctors who take a personal interest in the welfare of his patients and their families. His focus in and around the time of death is not only on the patient but also surviving family …

New York, New York and San Francisco, California (Your-Story.org) July 6, 2010 – Dr. Laura Slap-Shelton was widowed at the age of 35 in 1991. Her first husband died suddenly leaving her with their 13 month old daughter. Being a psychologist, Laura assumed after the first week of her loss that she had made it …

New York, New York and San Francisco, California (Your-Story.org) June 30, 2010 – Amy Maddocks lost her son Connor, to a lung infection when he was only three days old. Having always been a writer Amy turned to writing not only to help her through her tragedy but in order to help others. She speaks …

New York, New York and San Francisco, California (Your-Story.org) June 28, 2010 – Suzanne Giesemann is a retired Navy Commander who had a very up-close-and-personal experience on 9/11 as aide to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, seeing both Manhattan and the Pentagon with her own eyes the very day of the attack. …

New York, New York and San Francisco, California (Your-Story.org) June 15, 2010 – Carol Loher’s son Keith died by suicide on March of 1999. Keith showed no signs of depression so family and friends were not only shocked by his untimely death, but were suddenly and tragically confronted with this silent killer called suicide. Carol …

New York, New York and San Francisco, California ( Your-Story ) May 31th 2010 – Mel Menzies is an Author and Speaker, who lives in the Uk.  Mel, a bereaved parent, offers free resources to inform, inspire, and encourage you – whether you’re an aspiring author; or a member of a book club. She is …

New York, New York and San Francisco, California ( Your-Story ) May 28th 2010 – Maria Papapetros is a central energy source behind the movement to legitimize the field of psychic development.  Her only child and sixteen year old son, Randy, died in 1981 of unknown causes. As a professional psychic, Maria brings integrity to …

New York, New York and San Francisco, California, May 25, 2010 – Ligia M. Houben, is a Certified Grief Counselor whose personal experiences and those of others tell us that losses are an inevitable part life’s journey. We all endure losses but Ligia shows us how to transform these losses into a growing experience. She …

New York, New York and San Francisco, California, ( your-story ) May 14, 2010 – Alice J. Wisler founded Daniel’s House Publications after her son Daniel died from cancer treatments in 1997. She is the author of memorial cookbooks Slices of Sunlight, Down the Cereal Aisle, and novels that pertain to grieving, Rain Song, How …

New York, New York and San Francisco, California, ( your-story ) May 10, 2010 – Barbara Hofmeister is the author of “To be or not to be – the choice is YOURS!”. . Her book and training take people from where they are today to where they want to go. She offers hope and support …

New York, New York and San Francisco, California ( Your-Story ) May 08th 2010 – Dr. Heidi Horsley and Dr. Gloria Horsley, Co-Founders of the Open to Hope Foundation and Co-Hosts of Open to Hope Radio are excited to announce that the Billy Esposito Foundation has nominated them to receive the  “Healing Hand Award” at …

New York, New York and San Francisco, California, ( your-story ) April 29, 2010 – Ed Gray’s grieving process was triggered by the deaths of both his parents and taking care of his wife who died of Lou Gehrig’s disease. Writing poetry helped Ed to distill his experience down to its essence. Originally, he wrote …

New York, New York and San Francisco, California, ( your-story ) April 22nd, 2010 – Robbie Miller Kaplan is a writer and trainer with an expertise in communications. She is the author of nine books, including How to Say It When you Don’t Know What to Say The Right Words for Difficult Times: Illness & …

New York, New York and San Francisco, California ( your-story ) April 8th, 2010 -Steve Harris lost his wife to breast cancer in 2005 as a result of this loss he wrote and produced “About Tomorrow,” a nationally-distributed audio product designed to assure and encourage people in the early days of loss. Open to Hope …

New York, NY (Your-Story.org) April 1, 2010 – Dr. Heidi Horsley on her nationally syndicated talk radio program Healing the Grieving Heart www.thegriefblog.com will announce her plans to present at ADEC with President Dr. Howard Winokuer. The Open to Hope Foundation proposal was accepted on behalf of the Association for Death Education and Counseling’s 32nd …

New York, NY (Your-Story.org) March 26, 2010 – Eleven years ago Mary Jane Cronin’s 16 year old son was murdered by someone he knew. Mary Jane has lost a parent, sister, and many friends to death. She has been a bereavement counselor for 5 years at her local hospice and authored the book, November Mourning. …

New York, New York and San Francisco, California (  ) March 18th, 2010 -Nancy Mellon is a therapist and teacher who has guided countless people through the process of giving their bodies voice. Very sensitive to the experience of loss, she helps us nurture our own natural intelligence by speaking directly to and from every …

New York, NY (Your-Story.org) March 15, 2010 – Dr. Heidi Horsley on their nationally syndicated talk radio program Healing the Grieving Heart www.thegriefblog.com will announce their plans to present at bereavement conference. The Open My Heart, O Lord, Bereavement Conference is sponsored by Catholic Cemeteries and will be held March 20th, 2010 at the Kellenberg …

New York, NY (Your-Story.org) March 12, 2010 – Dr. Andrew Vidich, is an internationally recognized author and educator. A resident of New York, he has taught religion at Manhatten College and Iona College, and is a founding member of the NY Interfaith Council. He is the author of Light Upon Light: 5 Master Path to …

New York, NY ( Your-story ) February 27, 2010 – After forty-one years of sharing a life together, Rosalie Stolinski Siciliano lost her beloved husband to a brain aneurysm followed by congestive heart failure. His sudden and tragic death left her feeling helpless, hopeless, and lost. In her book Stormy Waters she recounts a journey …

New York, NY ( Your-story ) February 26, 2010 – Kate Braestrup held her family together in the wake of her husband’s death, as she pursued his dream of becoming a minister. She ultimately found her calling as a chaplain to search-and-rescue workers. She is the author of Here If You Need Me. Healing the …

New York, NY ( Your-story ) February 18, 2010 – Pat Murphy, PhD, APN, is an advanced practice nurse working with dyingand grieving people in the inner city. She is board certified in advanced psychiatric nursing by ANCC and in thanatology by ADEC. She has published extensively on bereavement, ethics and palliative care. Healing the …

New York, NY ( Your-story ) February 17, 2010 – Alex James lives and works in England, and is currently based at a hospice, developing specific services for children, supporting children and their families pre- and post-bereavement. She is the author of Living With Bereavement. Healing the Grieving Heart broadcasts every Thursday at 9 AM …

New York, New York and San Francisco, California ( your-story ) Feb. 16, 2010 – Kathryn Jean Williams is an artist and writer whose work centers on messages of hope and inspiration. Her book What Can I Say When Words Escape Me? Being Present in Times of Sorrow was inspired by tragedy in her life …

New York, NY ( Your-story ) February 4, 2010 – 9 am Pacific/12 pm Eastern time -Dr. Ronald Barrett is a professor of psychology at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. He is an internationally recognized specialist on the study of cross-cultural differences & dying and a specialist on African American funeral rites. About Dr. …