My training was wonderful. Ed was very attentive and knowledgeable about the process and modeled what he expected from us. The one thing that would have helped me would be an actual graph, even a made up one, that I could hold in my hand as an example. I am a visual learner, and this would have helped me get it quicker. Personally, this training helped me on a journey I had already begun. It let me know I was going in the right direction and provided tools to get there quickly. I already have some professional prospects to use this model with. I am excited about growing my knowledge and getting comfortable using this model to assist others.
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unknown · December 15, 2025
Ed did a wonderful job keeping everyone alert and involved. His heart showed!
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unknown · December 12, 2025
Ed is extremely knowledgeable about the grief recovery method. He helped me to answer some questions I have held on to for a long time. He also helped me to identify some things I didnt know I felt. Thanks to his guidance I was able to get past some of my own grief and learn to help others on their recovery journey.
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unknown · August 22, 2025
This training was truly life-changing. I have never experienced such depth and openness from both the instructor and the participants. Deep wounds of my heart were addressed in a way that allows them to heal. The training was so transformative that I feel like a different person. I am deeply motivated to help others recover from their pain using the GRM. Thank you so, so, so much!
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unknown · August 13, 2025
GRM is a powerful tool that when used can take a person through their trauma recovery of their choosing and gain benefits from the process.
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unknown · August 13, 2025
Excellent, I am extremely grateful for this experience.
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unknown · August 12, 2025
i appreciate the added value this Certification class adds to not only my credentials personally, but to the value it has the potential to add in my community, given "willing participants". The on line training was convenient. The after-class support is incredible, the resources extensive, and.. following the Method really works to relieve emotional pain! Thank you! - Jennifer
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unknown · August 12, 2025
I gained a lot in this training and have recommended it to a couple of family members. Thanks!
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unknown · August 12, 2025
I was surprised at how well the training went for a four day certification. It was hard work and very rewarding afterwards. Having a well trained teacher help and who supports everyone in the classroom/ video classroom. I am excited to have invested my time in learning how to help myself and now to help others. Thank you Ed.
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unknown · August 11, 2025
Ed was very passionate about what he was teaching and very knowledgeable. I appreciate how he drew everyone into every aspect of the conversation. He made everyone feel comfortable and gave them his full attention. He truly made a difference in my learning experience.
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unknown · October 23, 2024
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unknown · June 18, 2024
A truly transformative experience that can bring real healing to your life and to the lives of others. Having worked in the counselling field for 25+ years, this process is a simple yet remarkably profound way forward when you feel stuck in the past and afraid to face the future.
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unknown · June 12, 2024
I believe in the GRM 1000%! I was a student in the 8 week program and that experience lead me to see being a Specialist! I’m so excited about sharing this program with others so they can experience the rich freedom this method brings!
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unknown · August 1, 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!
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unknown · August 1, 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.
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unknown · July 4, 2022
With its 40 years of history and combined experiences. GRM has proven to be effective in helping grievers through a very difficult journey.
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unknown · June 29, 2022
The Grief Recovery Method Certification training is that it helped me to understand how easy it is to keep feelings of sadness and fear deep inside my heart. Our teacher, Ed Owens, gently and compassionately guide us to become aware of our true emotions, express them out loud and let go of the pain from them. I'm grateful to have such an empathic leader to help me realize how much our hearts can be healed. To be educated in such a heart centered way feels rewarding and transformative. Thank you!
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unknown · June 28, 2022
Learning this method has resolved deep grief with effective tools that I previously had been unable to find meaningful completion for. Than you so much!
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unknown · March 15, 2022
I've been searching for this combination of healing for awhile! I can't recommend it more! I'm so excited to bring this to my community!!
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unknown · February 3, 2022
I was looking for a Certification to become a Grief Counsellor & stumbled across the Grief Recovery Institute. I read up on the courses offered & decided to sign up. Lets just say that the GRM superseded every expectation I had. The Instructors guided me through a loss using this method & I feel like a weight has been lifted off of me. I look forward to bringing others to the same place of freedom using the GRM.
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unknown · February 1, 2022
Having had a very brief intro to the material through the book, the 4-day online training was extremely helpful to me both emotionally and intellectually. Little reason the method has been around for 40 years, IT WORKS!
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unknown · December 13, 2021
I have done several programs on grief and loss and the GRM is a game changer. This process allows you to loving release pain and alter your relationship to the loss.
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unknown · December 10, 2021
I just finished the GRM Certification training and WOW! What an incredible course! I love how we learned by actually completing one of our own losses! I am so excited to begin helping others complete their losses!
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unknown · December 9, 2021
I witnessed peoples moods change before my eyes after they went through the method and processed the grief that was blocking their happiness.
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unknown · December 8, 2021
The Grief Recovery Method is a life changer. I registered to become a certified specialist but left the four-day online intensive as a much more complete person on a personal level. Do not think about it. As Nike says, “Just Do It”. This training and my trainers, Ed Owens, Rachelle Jones, and Adrienne Mejias greatly enriched my life and perspective on my relationship with all I encounter.
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unknown · December 10, 2020
This program helped me identify losses throughout my life and understand why things haven't worked in the past. Its a very proactive program that helps identify what is incomplete so you can complete and let go of unfinished dialog that took up space in my head, making room for other dreams and allowing me to live lighter.
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unknown · December 10, 2020
Thank you for the excellent training! It was a joy to spend time with Ed and the group to work through the grief recovery method and learn how to apply it as a specialist. Many thanks!
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unknown · November 20, 2020
The Grief Recovery Method was essential to my loss recovery. I am truly grateful for these tools and feel that with out a doubt that my life journey will be fuller with the GRM in my tool box.
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unknown · November 17, 2020
Throughout my life I have tried many different approaches to healing my heart. The Grief Recovery Method is the only one that has truly gotten to the root of my pain and helped me to be free. I am very much looking forward to sharing this process with others in my life. Thank you, Ed and Friends!
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unknown · November 10, 2020
Eye-opening.
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unknown · August 6, 2020
The training process was very professional and thorough. Our trainer modeled multiple scenarios and provided helpful resources.
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unknown · August 5, 2020
Ed was a great instructor and made sure everyone was heard when they had questions or concerns. I would recommend this training to other professionals and friends that I know who may be struggling with loss.
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unknown · August 5, 2020
the GRM is life-changing. i would recommend it to colleagues as well as clients.
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unknown · July 15, 2020
I was very pleased with the professionalism and thoroughness of my trainer, Ed. Every question was answered and every concern was heard. Personally, I already feel my life has changed dramatically for the better. Working in a retirement home, I can not wait to see what great opportunities this training will have for my professional career. I am truly thankful.
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unknown · June 4, 2020
I would prefer to write one after using the method.
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unknown · June 4, 2020
I lost 2 daughters over 15 years ago,one on Christmas Eve and the other 12 days later. My greatest pain came from the loss of my youngest daughter Anna and the events that surrounded her passing. I was filled with so many regrets and shame because I should’ve protected her and been there when she needed me the most. I could barely visit the memory of her without crying and would rarely talk of her. For 15 years I’ve been locked in my own personal hell and no one knew not even my wife. The GRM has given me my life and my memories back and for someone reading this, I know it sounds crazy but it’s true. The tools that I learned from the method will help for the rest of my life. P.S I Think about Anna all the time!
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unknown · June 3, 2020
I encourage all to attend this training. I knew that I was still grieving past losses but I didn’t realize how deeply I was impacted. The tools I gained during this class enables me to continue the work on my healing.
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unknown · June 2, 2020
Learned so much about why people grieve that I never ever thought of before. This course will be very beneficial as I continue as a SolePath Mentor which can be piggy backed onto the training I already do. Has given me a great insite into why people act the way they do as I am now able to identify grief. Would highly recommend this course to any mental health or social worker.
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group · October 1, 2019
This program was outstanding and was just what I needed at this time. It was such an impactful experience for me, I am seriously thinking of getting the training to become a certified trainer.
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group · September 29, 2019
After the 2-day workshop, I am more clear about the nature of the losses I've experienced and feel more connected to humanity. I realize that we are all grievers. And that there are some tools to manage and lessen our grief.
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group · September 29, 2019
I'm already noticing there isn't as much zing to coming home to where Mark is no longer. I also appear to be calmer about my unknown future.
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group · September 29, 2019
Need a t shirt or sign on the wall, TRUST THE PROCESS! I wanted to leave and resisted the Apologize, I forgive part, I also really reacted negatively to one of the participants who sucked all the oxygen out of the room with her statements. Because we cant do anything but tell them how that makes us feel, they were allowed to control the room. I didnt want to be around it. I didnt want to make a scene with my feelings as she did so I contemplating just leaving. Spoke to Ed and he calmed me down and was helpful. Some people are snowflakes and are offended by everything. Got tired of heariing about her Safe Space. I dont want a safe space, I want to challenge this horrible hurt head on. Felt like she controlled the room at times. I persevered and actually apologized and shared much with my partner, I was able to say goodbye and accomplish much I felt couldnt do and wouldnt do. Really, Really appeal to you to give us visual Tools. The filling in of the blanks on Eds teaching materials was powerful. I was more distracted that I couldnt solidify learning by writing things down than by my grief. At times I felt there were too many rules, dont do this dont do that. I am wondering what part NLP or Sugestions , can play a part. "I am wondering if you could imagine completing this grief, not telling you to do it, just wondering"
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online · August 23, 2019
When I first I got to know about the Grief Recovery Method, I ordered the handbook and fully read it. Still, I was anxious to apply this fearing about any mistakes. I needed someone to guide me through this. It was also difficult for me to work alone on this. My pain was overwhelming. I also needed a partner. This program gave me all of this. I got a partner and friend who is an expert at GRM. He guided me on how to use the tools to effectively deal with my loses. After I read my Grief Completion Letter, I felt a big weight just got removed. I felt lighter. I have expressed every emotional truth I had staffed inside for so long. This program helped me to be more self-aware. Ed, helped me a lot with identifying my recovery categories. I have a tendency of being perfect. Ed always gave me A+ on every home assignment before I do the assignments so that my perfectionism doesn't get in the way. He also provided ' Digital hug' which is one of the most beautiful experiences of my life. From him, I have learned how to actively and empathetically listen. He is a very compassionate and loving person.
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workshop · April 28, 2019
Actually I haven't completed the last segment yet, I had to attend a funeral and skip the last afternoon, but I look forward to working on that segment with Ed this afternoon.
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workshop · April 28, 2019
The program more supported the work I have done previously. It just gave different names or terms to aspects of grief.
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unknown · April 19, 2019
The certification helped me to learn many things but most importantly, how to meet grievers where they're at.
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unknown · March 11, 2019
As an EFT and Tapping Coach I am accustomed to seeing powerful and quick results in myself and clients that I work with. However the grief I experienced after the death of my daughter stopped me in my tracks. To my surprise this method not only relieved my deep physical, emotional and spiritual pain rather quickly - it also freed up within me a deeper love and appreciation for myself, my family and the world. I am on fire to share this with my clients and the world. This method was definitely inspired as a gift to mankind. You can choose what you want out of this all or parts : )
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unknown · January 24, 2019
This was truly a life changing experience where love permeated all of our work! Everyone will benefit if they let it happen with an open heart!
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workshop · December 2, 2018
I was anxious during lunch on Sunday because I was anticipating what was going to happen during the last session. It was as hard as I thought it was going to be, but the freedom that we had from the rules laid out allowed me to get through it. My small group partners only being able to watch, and me not being able to apologize for getting chocked up and it being very clear that I just need to push through and say what I needed to say was an amazing breakthrough. I have tools now that I desperately needed.
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unknown · November 7, 2018
The training was extremely informative and effective. Ed was a wonderful trainer and really took the time to ensure all group members were comfortable with the material. He went above and beyond to ensure a safe and compassionate environment that was conducive to learning. I left feeling confident about implementing both groups and one on one sessions and our group has already reconnected to continue to support each other as we move forward. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
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unknown · November 6, 2018
This experience is life changing. To examine a lost relationship in its entirety and close the door on repeatedly reliving events and emotions is profound and essential to a healthy future.
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unknown · November 6, 2018
I am more at peace with my personal loss worked on during my certification training. I also built a confidence and drive to give to others, what Exactly and the Institute planned to and inadvertantly have to me as a professional. Thank you!
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unknown · September 12, 2018
As a pastor, I had been using the Grief Recovery Handbook to help members of my church deal with death and divorce. (Even though the Handbook explicitly says not to - see page 2 - I apologize GRM!) I finally decided to get certified and was amazed at how much I still needed to learn as well as discover some of the mistakes I was doing in using the Method. On a personal note, taking the training revealed a blindspot to me that I was engaging in the Myth of "Be Strong for Others." As a pastor I am comfortable being there to support grievers, but never take the time to deal with my own grief. After 11 years of holding onto grief, I was finally able to feel safe enough share my emotions over the loss of my dad.
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unknown · September 11, 2018
Working with patient and family dealing with Chronic and Serious illness for 10 plus years, this method works if you are true to your self and follow it seriously!
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unknown · September 11, 2018
Without a doubt this is a phenomenally effective method and a noble cause which I am honored to now be trained in. It helped me tremendously when nothing else has and I am so inspired and excited to be able to truly help others in the future.
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workshop · September 8, 2018
I am feeling unsure as i move into facilitating the GRM myself and feel that more time needs to be provided for practicing and learning nuances of leading a class.
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group · June 4, 2018
As a participant, I found great relief from actually writing the completion letter and finally saying Goodbye. I could barely choke those words out, but it made an enormous difference.
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unknown · May 8, 2018
I originally came to this class with the idea to support and better understand my wife who is currently a specialist. I left with a new found respect on the method and a passion to not only apply what I learned to my own life, but to share and educate others.
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unknown · May 1, 2018
I am very satisfied with the GRM training program. It definitely went beyond my expectations. Ed Owens is a wonderful trainer. I have all the tools to help my clients deal with their loss. I highly recommend the training.
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unknown · May 1, 2018
I really wasn't sure what to expect from the grief recovery specialist certification training, and in some ways I was dreading the weekend a little. But from the moment I walked in the room I was so comfortable with what took place, even though I was "out of my comfort zone" through many personal exercises. Our trainer was amazing, and did an exceptional job at helping us work through all the exercises. I really wondered why my buddy was chosen for me, but by the end of the weekend I knew it had been the perfect fit. I walked into a room of 15 strangers, and left with 15 new friends. I highly recommend this training to anyone who wants to have some relevant, practical tools for dealing with grief.
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unknown · May 1, 2018
I've suffered from loss my entire life. I've lived with the pain that associated with all of that loss and for the first time ever now feel completely equipped to not only complete my loss with my relationships but equally equipped to help others experience the same kind of completion around their losses. Thanks GRM, you've made a huge difference in my life and as a result the ripple effect will affect and assist many others in a very positive way.
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unknown · January 24, 2018
The training event was inspiring, enlightening and educational in one package. It really help me see how I need to lead by example and be willing to look within myself to help uncover and discover those unfinished relationships so that I can live freely in the moment today. Who know this was about finding a new freedom.
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unknown · November 21, 2017
This was a very positive step for me and i plan on using the information and method with future groups that have had losses.
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unknown · November 21, 2017
It was a great experience, an awesome group of people. I learned many new tools for helping grievers. Susan and Ed were so kind and caring for each one of us, that I really feel secure. Thanks a lot!!
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unknown · November 21, 2017
The Grief Recovery Methid training exceeded my expectations. The information and tools provided will be instrumental in helping others; one person at a time. Thank you!!
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unknown · November 21, 2017
I was hesitant to spend the money and go 4 days to a seminar since I was a griefer myself, having lost my husband of 58 years just over one year ago. I thank God that I went and learned and I was helped and now I am a specialist can help others. I highly recommend The Grief Recovery Specialist Certification Training.
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workshop · November 20, 2017
I really like it, personally ir helps me with some of my losses and I use the tools to help my patients Thanks
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unknown · August 1, 2017
This training session provides valuable tools and procedures to effectively aid those who are hurting intensely. Well worth the time and effort, l heartily recommend this to anyone who wishes to make a difference in people's lives. Thank you for giving me this opportunity.
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unknown · November 23, 2016
Before participating the Grief Recovery Certification Training, I had long struggled with the concepts of forgiveness and compassion in my life with people that I've had painful experiences with. I had long sensed that my feelings were not being heard or honored and I had a lot of pain and anger from this. In the course of the training, the myths of forgiveness and compassion were expressed and I felt like I FINALLY had the missing pieces on how to forgive and be compassionate, in ways that honored my feelings and didn't negate my experiences. I could physically feel some of the pain I had long carried be released from my body as I worked through the Grief Recovery Method during my training process. I look forward to continuing with the process and releasing the built up resentments and grief in my life so I can be free to access more joy in my life.
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unknown · November 23, 2016
Grief Recovery Method is a great systematic approach to the grief process, creating a common page for participants to write upon, and enter and end the process uniformally with specific outcomes achieved.
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unknown · November 22, 2016
It was truly a blessing to have experience this program. nothing like it and i truly understood myself more and when i was done i left with a different perspective on grief,love,expectations and the way i see life and people in it. Jean Pierre Pereat
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unknown · August 27, 2016
I found the recovery tools that I used during the training to be very effective. A memory that I had from almost 45 years ago that caused a lot of grief no longer holds the emotional charge. I feel that I have closure, it's wonderful.
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unknown · August 24, 2016
Great experience. Went in not knowing what to expect and left feeling empowered. I would recommend this training for anyone who may be considering using this information professionally or personally.
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unknown · August 1, 2016
Taking this Grief Recovery Method training has empowered me on a personal level. I have gained new perspective concerning grief and gained new friends. I now have the tools to help other by using the Grief Recovery Method.
