Grief Recovery Method
Cole James

Cole James

Certified Grief Recovery Specialist

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Online AvailableIn-PersonAccepting Clients
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About Cole

Cole W. James is the son of Founder John W. James and, as of January 2017, the official Executive Director of the Institute. Cole joined the Grief Recovery Institute in 2010 after determining that he needed to shift his career from the entertainment industry to a field that focused on helping others. Having been raised by John, this was not a difficult choice. Cole brought a strong background in communications to the Institute, working for Fox Movie Channel and the FX Network for six years prior to joining the team. As a result, he has been instrumental in the successful rebranding of the website as well as all of the marketing materials. He has used his technological ability to reorient the daily functioning of the Institute towards a more current business model, bringing it into the 21st Century and thus allowing the Grief Recovery Method to reach more people globally than ever before. In addition, Cole travels nationally and internationally, leading workshops that train people to become Certified Grief Recovery Specialists. He co-authored the Institute’s most recent publication, The Grief Recovery Handbook for Pet Loss, a comprehensive book addressing recovery from a type of loss that has been historically ignored. Cole lives in Bend, Oregon with his wife, Ashley, and their two sons. He enjoys camping, hiking, skiing and snowboarding when he is not busy helping improve the lives of others.
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Specialties

Death of ParentPet LossAddiction-Related LossDeath by SuicideHealth Issues/DiagnosisJob Loss/Career Change

Reviews & Testimonials

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GRM Participant

Oct 2025

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My Experience

Indescribable. Godsent. The GRM in-person training in LA has enriched my calling as a psychotherapist and my life a whole.

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GRM Participant

Jul 2024

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My Experience

I learned so much from the material covered and from the others in my class, including some real surprises about my own experiences of grief. Grief that I thought had healed or lessened with time turned out to affect me deeply still, and I'm glad to have this opportunity to recover from it while learning first-hand what a powerful tool the Grief Recovery Method is. I can see that I have a lot to learn still, both about myself and about how to help others, and I love that there are resources and support available to me as I continue.

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GRM Participant

Jun 2024

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My Experience

I am excited about my certification as a Grief Recovery Specialist. I was able to walk out the process to address my own grief. This process is completely life changing and heart fixing. Grief Recovery Method is an emotional game changer.

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GRM Participant

Feb 2022

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My Experience

Mikel Wadel is such a gifted presenter. He has the ability to connect with his audience and to explain the content in a way that is easily understood. I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of the class. You will love his class!

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GRM Participant

Apr 2020

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My Experience

My biggest take away from the training was when I courageously dig into my unresolved grief and pain, I discovered that freedom from the pain of unresolved grief is possible using the Grief Recovery Method tools. I learned the value of honoring my own pain and the pain of others. There is so much healing, freedom and transformation when our pain is heard without judgment. After I finished the training, I thought everyone should do the inner work using Grief Recovery Method if they want to be set free from the bondage of false belief system and develop new and healthy habits to improve their quality of life and relationships. I highly recommend Grief Recovery Method to everyone who is willing to grow and do the work.

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