UNC Professors of Psychology Lawrence Calhoun & Richard Tedeschi to Appear on Healing the Grieving Heart National Radio Show

New York, New York and San Francisco, California — Dr. Lawrence Calhoun and Dr. Richard Tedschi, Professors of Psychology at UNC Charlotte, and authors of The Handbook of Posttraumatic Growth will join Drs. Gloria & Heidi Horsley on their nationally syndicated talk radio program “Healing the Grieving Heart” November 16th, 9 AM PST/12 Noon EST.

Lawrence G. Calhoun and Richard Tedeschi are Professors of Psychology at UNC Charlotte, and specialists in trauma and bereavement. They have written several books in this area: Trauma and Transformation (1995), Posttraumatic Growth (1998), Facilitating Posttraumatic Growth (1999), Helping Bereaved Parents (2004), and The Handbook of Posttraumatic Growth (2006), as well as many articles.

They teach undergraduate and graduate courses in a variety of clinical areas. Their professional practice has been focused on individuals and couples coping with highly challenging life circumstances. Dr. Tedeschi has facilitated parental bereavement groups since 1987.

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 long does their grieving process actually last. It’s really amazing the types of personal growth stories that we hear from our listeners. We’re extremely pleased to have Dr. Calhoun and Dr. Tedeschi as guests and look forward to them enlightening us and our listeners on posttraumatic growth.”

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. The show can be accessed at http://www.thegriefblog.com .

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. Her website is http://www.healingthegrievingheart.org .

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. 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.