About the Authors

Dr. Gloria Horsley & Dr. Heidi Horsley
The authors of Open to Hope: Inspirational Stories of Life, Loss and Love are Dr. Gloria Horsley and her daughter, Dr. Heidi Horsley. Read more about Dr. Gloria and learn more about Dr. Heidi.
Other Books by Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley
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Teen Grief Relief
Help Your Teen Grieve in a Healthy Way. Teenage grief is hard, lonely and painful. Parents want to know: How can I help? Teen Grief Relief provides both parents and teens with the help they need. Shared here are teen stories, feelings, techniques, references and resources for use in not only surviving but thriving after the painful loss of a family member or close personal friend. The journey can be hard and sad, but Teen Grief Relief can be a welcome and comforting companion. Included: Understanding emotional extremes, when and how to talk about a death, understanding parents, understanding anger and guilt, aspects of normal grief, warning signs of complicated grief, finding balance and happiness, teen-tested "Good4U" steps, and more.
Real Men Do Cry
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Real Men Do Cry, by former NFL quarterback Eric Hipple, is an incredible story of tragedy and triumph. After his 15-year-old son died of suicide, Eric fell into a debilitating downward spiral. Bankrupt and jailed for drunk driving, he found the strength to seek therapy for his own depression and was able to make an amazing comeback. With unflinching honesty, Eric shares his journey, thus opening the door for others to realize that depression is treatable. This page-turner is packed with practical resources for families living with depression and is a valuable tool for counselors and mental health professionals nationwide. Resources include a Nine-Symptom Checklist for Depression along with Signs of Depression and Possible Suicide Risk.




