Testimonials for our Certification Training Program
I was given the Grief Recovery Handbook from a friend. After reading the book, I wanted to start working on a previous relationship, as requested, and then worked on a current loss and I saw the value of the method in my own life. I looked at the website to see if there was a way to help others with this method. That is how I found the Certification process. I am very grateful for the training.
08/23/2023
This training and trainers were exceptional. Not only do I feel equipped to more effectively help people move through grief but experienced a personal emotional breakthrough in the training process. If I were to give a grade it is a definite A+
08/23/2023
I work in the companion animal health industry and for years I’ve had and seen lots of incomplete grief. I completed 2 certifications for death doula, but they didn’t have the answers on what to do about grief. I spoke with a good friend and she said the grief recovery book had help her in the loss of her spouse. I was listening to the book on audio and agreeing with everything I heard, when the 2nd employee in 6 years died. I was numb and devastated and knew there had to be some answers. So I signed up for the course and I’m so happy I did. This is going to reverberate through not only my companion animal practice, but the animal community. I also have a special interest in helping veterans with PTSD. I’m so blessed to have had amazing instructors and co participants in my training. I feel well prepared and supported to start my pilot session ASAP and I’m already planning the information meetings for my industry. Thank you so much from my heart to all of yours for sharing this wonderfully powerful method!
08/23/2023
The training was absolutely brilliant. So much more than I could imagine or expect. The trainer was able to gently hold each of our hearts, in a friendly, patient and extremely professional manner. Her knowledge was extensive and the training was well organised. Before I embarked on the training I had my doubts as to how I'd be able to stay focused for such a long period of time on such a sensitive topic, my doubts were alleviated 5 mins into the training. I feel blessed to have had Sandi as my trainer. Once again, thank you so much, I felt seen and heard all the way through the training. I've learned so much and feel confident to go out there to help other people recover from grief.
08/23/2023
I highly recommend this training. I’ve been through all kinds of different trainings, and this is the most effective in helping people deal with loss.
08/17/2023
The Grief Recovery Method is a life altering, life enriching program. I have never forgotten my first GRM 12 week group I attended 8 years ago. I always knew I would become certified, and I'm excited to begin my GRM facilitating journey.
08/08/2023
Bobbie did an exceptional job of training us as Grief Recovery Specialists! Her 30 years of experienced counseling was a huge advantage in equipping us to be successful Grief Recovery Specialists!
08/08/2023
A 4-day training on the topic of grief sounds grueling and difficult, but the way it is delivered makes you feel very supported as you learn and apply the method. While it fosters vulnerability, it also goes by quickly and even though a lot of information is shared, the way in which it is shared does not feel overwhelming in the least. I left feeling thoroughly equipped to do the work for myself and the clients I will serve. Well worth it!
08/02/2023
Tammy and Laura made the online platform very inclusive. I have completed online trainings before and felt lost and isolated. Their approach kept us engaged with the material and cohesive as a unit. Well done!
08/01/2023
The Grief Recovery Method offers counselors a tool to help walk people through their grief. Grieving people will often need more that being able to discuss their feelings and experience and request to physically do something. I believe that this will be a powerful tool during my chaplaincy care of veterans and their families.
08/01/2023
I took all the classes in GRM, and then I was encouraged to take the training by my co-worker Rex Cearley. I am so glad I did; that changed my perspective of seeing people dealing with loss and pain and gave me the tool to guide them to get out of suffering and find that the way we handled loss in the past has left a print in our present and future and is the way we manage our loss. I don't watch movies the same way. I have more compassion for the character dealing with loss and know about grief recovery; God creates us with one heart and two ears.
07/24/2023
I loved taking a deeper dive into the Grief Recovery Method. Jocelyn was an amazing teacher. I loved the group experience with all the other participants. I love that you are healing as you learn.
07/15/2023
It was great experience not only with my classmates, but with Catherine Best. The encouragement from Catherine and my classmates was something I have not experienced before. I learned that I am not the only one who has gone through a loss, but now I have the tools to be able to continue to help myself and others.
06/16/2023
The Grief Recovery Specialist Certification Training was the best training I have ever received. Not only is the method fantastic, but my instructor (Sandi Derby) was incredible. I would absolutely recommend this training and cannot wait to implement this method in my work.
06/13/2023
I already have experience with GRM prior to the training multiple times. Learning deeper and having many questions answered during the training greatly helped to appreciate the Method even more. Thank you, Catherine!
06/06/2023
The training the information and the instructor were all awesome. I couldn't have gained that sort of knowledge and confidence anywhere else. This was worth every dollar and every minute. If you are going to do this work this is the place to learn effectively.
06/06/2023
After trying so many things prior to this training, I finally was able to began finding peace once again after the training was complete. Thank you for reminding me that I am loved and healing is possible.
05/30/2023
I was amazed at how well organized the zoom sessions were, I was holding off hoping it would eventually convert back to in person. I enjoyed the sessions and would highly recommend it to anyone interested in doing the training.
05/24/2023
It has helped me personally and I know it will help my clients.
05/24/2023
I would highly recommend this training! You won't be disappointed.
05/23/2023
This training really helped me to learn how to help myself and others walk through a recovery process. I loved that no loss/trauma was too big or too small. I learned to give equal value and respect to each person's life experience by simply listening with an open heart. I found the process personally healing and that is what really convinced me that this will actually work for the clients I serve as well! Our instructor, Sandi, was fabulous! She was welcoming, kind and non-judgmental. She was very interesting and professional with her presentation style.
05/19/2023
I had gone through Divorce care and other training during my career dealing with workplace issues. I have never looked at grief recovery and to have a method to help myself and others deal with grief and not just suppress it was goes against everything I learned in the past. Mike do an awesome job covering the myths and also was very patient in helping me break old habits to be able to pinpoint the sources of my grief and deal with it piece by piece through the loss and relationship graphs. The method of determine how others hurt me and I hurt them really helped me clearly address my grief. I look forward in being able to share this with others.
05/12/2023
The Certification Training was not only informational but personal. Going through the process for myself was an eyeopener as well as liberating. I felt lighter by the end of the program, and the Specialist/Instructor made me feel that she really cared. Thank you.
05/09/2023
I experienced the liberation that comes from releasing and letting someone and even myself go through the act of forgiveness, apologizing and offering positive statements to others and myself.
05/07/2023