Dr. Earl A. Grollmana pioneer in the field of crisis intervention, was rabbi of the Beth El Temple Center in Belmont, Massachusetts, for thirty-six years. A certified death educator and counselor, he was cited as "Hero of The Heartland" for his work with the families and volunteers of the Oklahoma City bombing. Dr. Grollman has spoken at many colleges, clergy institutes, seminaries, physicians' forums, and hospital nursing associations, and has addressed many support groups, such as Compassionate Friends, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, and Widows Personal Services. He has also appeared on national television and radio, includingThe Oprah Winfrey Show, Children's Journal, All Things Considered,andMister Rogers' Neighborhood.Recently, he was featured on National Public Radio'sEnd of Lifeseries in the roundtable discussion on grief and bereavement.