Ron’s “Sacred Denial” Video is Here!
Invite your friends over. Get out the popcorn. Snuggle up to a warm fire. And watch a one-man show about Mariah and Ron’s incredible story of hope, resilience and “sacred denial’ in the face of a terminal diagnosis of Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS).
Sacred Denial / Mariah and Me: November 2, 2025
A deeply moving story of Ron and Mariah Gladis as they face the challenges of ALS with courage, humor, and unwavering hope. Through Ron’s honest storytelling, we witness a journey of love, belief, "sacred denial" of fear and limitation.
Dori Middleman and Mark Putnam interview with Humans of Gestalt
Dori Middleman and Mark Putnam were interviewed by Humans of Gestalt!
NASW Award
Dear Friends, I am extraordinarily proud to announce that Mariah Gladis has been selected for a National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Pioneer award for 2020. As I understand, this national award is NASW's most distinguished honor. And as much as I am happy to see Mariah's legacy as a…
Kickstarter Program To Help Create Documentary of Mariah’s Life
Main Line Today Philadelphia locals Coleman and Ron Gladis are making a feature-length film on Mariah Fenton Gladis, a 31-year survivor of Lou Gehrig's disease who was originally given a 10% chance of living two years. "The Wounded Healer" is a story of extreme courage in the face of life…
Mariah Fenton Gladis Foundation Granted 501(c)(3) Status
The Mariah Fenton Gladis Foundation has been granted a 501(c)(3) status by the Internal Revenue. The organization is now a public charity exempt from federal income tax. The Foundation's mission is to help individuals, families and communities through programs that bring a sense of love, compassion and forgiveness to those…
Tales of a Wounded Healer Now Available as an eBook
Tales of a Wounded Healer by Gestalt psychotherapist Mariah Fenton Gladis is now available as an eBook for Kindle and iPad. For Kindle Simply navigate to the Kindle Store on your Kindle, search for Tales of a Wounded Healer and purchase it as a download. Done. You don't need to…
Tales of a Wounded Healer (Spanish Translation) hits Sanborns Top 50 List
MALVERN, PA – July 2, 2010– Historias de la Sanadora Herida, the Spanish translation of Mariah Fenton Gladis’ book, Tales of a Wounded Healer has hit the top 50 on the best selling list of Sanborns, the most important bookseller in Mexico. Recently translated and published in Mexico by El…
Mariah Fenton Gladis Receives Pennsylvania Business Award
Mariah Fenton Gladis was named one of “Pennsylvania’s Best 50 Women in Business” in 2009 by Gov. Edward G. Rendell and five Pennsylvania business journals for her work as an international psychotherapist, Gestalt trainer, workshop leader, motivational speaker, ALS advocate, author and champion for women. Governor Edward G. Rendell called…
Mariah Fenton Gladis Receives Living Legacy Award
Mariah Fenton Gladis has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious “Living Legacy Award,” given by the Women’s International Center. Ms. Gladis is among 10 recipients of this year’s award, which celebrates the accomplishments and positive and lasting contributions of women. Ms. Gladis will be given the award at…