Healing the Grieving Heart National Radio Show Welcomes Memory JAR’s Karen Knee on November 9th

New York, New York and San Francisco, California – Karen Knee, founder of Memory JAR (www.memoryjar.org), a non-profit organization dedicated to helping ease the pain of loss, will join Drs. Gloria & Heidi Horsley on their nationally syndicated talk radio program “Healing the Grieving Heart” November 9th, 9 AM PST/12 Noon EST.

Karen Knee is a bereaved parent whose son, James, 19, died in a car accident on July 8, 2003. She and her extended family (including surviving son, Robert), have worked to create a non-profit organization, Memory JAR, to help other families facing death – from funeral planning, to memorializing their loved ones and grief resources. Karen’s primary goal was to honor her son by helping others during this very difficult time.

Additionally, Memory JAR is working on creating a program to help families in need to bury their children in Orange County, California. Although her grief journey is still in the early stages, there is a certain “peace” that is obtained knowing that her son is being honored with each family they help.

Dr. Heidi Horsley herself is a bereaved sibling whose 17 year old brother, Scott died in an automobile accident when she was 20 yrs. old. Currently she is an adjunct professor teaching several graduate courses at Columbia University's School of Social Work, including Intervention for Grief, Loss and Bereavement.

“One of the biggest challenges we address both in private counseling and with listeners every week on our radio show is how much ‘sharing’ of our grief is appropriate and helpful. When a tragedy happens in the public eye a whole new set of moral issues and personal decisions are raised.”

Dr. Horsley co-hosts the nationally syndicated “Healing the Grieving Heart” radio show, broadcast on local radio stations and syndicated live every Thursday 9 AM PST – 12 Noon EST and in rebroadcast on The VoiceAmerica Health and Wellness Network.

About Dr. Heidi Horsley

Dr. Horsley, PsyD, MSW holds a doctorate degree in Psychology from the University of San Francisco, a masters degree in social work from Columbia University and a masters degree in mental health counseling from Loyola University in New Orleans. Dr. Horsley is an adjunct professor at Columbia University and a Psychologist and co-investigator for the FDNY-CSU/ Columbia University Family Guidance Program assisting families of 9/11.

Dr. Horsley co-hosts the nationally syndicated “Healing the Grieving Heart” radio show, broadcast on local radio stations and syndicated live and in rebroadcast on The VoiceAmerica Health & Wellness Network. The show can be accessed via http://www.thegriefblog.com

Dr. Horsley currently lives in New York City with her husband and two children.

About Dr. Gloria Horsley

Dr. Gloria C. Horsley, PHD, MFT, a bereaved parent, has worked in the field of family therapy for twenty-two years. She holds graduate degrees from the University of Rochester, Syracuse, Greenwich and Holos Universities.

Dr. Gloria serves The Compassionate Friends (www.thecompassionatefriends.org) in a number of roles, including as a Board Director and chairperson for TCF’s annual program for professionals. She frequently serves as a media spokesperson for TCF in her dual role as a bereaved parent and professional. Dr. Horsley has a strong commitment to the education and the betterment of the world.

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