8-Session GRM Support Group (In-person) · June 30, 2026
I have been given very practical tools to use with any loss I experience. The class has given me the motivation and the tools to explore myself and has created several themes in my emotional life which have both benefitted and adversely impacted relationships throughout my life. I’m a coach and I was impressed with the ability of the facilitators to create and energize teamwork and a cohesion among the class participants. Great course, great leaders.
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8-Session GRM Support Group (In-person) · June 30, 2026
The process was presented well and I enjoyed getting to know the folks in my small group.
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8-Session GRM Support Group (In-person) · June 30, 2026
Our GRM Facilitator was available and offered to work with us individually as needed, and communicated with us before/after each class..
I appreciated class contact information and significant days for class community building and support, and learning and using tools to reflect on my losses and relationships and sentence structure for use in writing the communication completion letter.
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Support Groups · March 2, 2026
Lois was amazing. She made me feel so incredibly comfortable and heard, and I couldn't have asked for a better facilitator. I will recommend her to everyone I meet so that they can experience the same level of care that I was blessed to receive!
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One-on-One Online Support · January 14, 2026
Lois is a superb facilitator. She is so professional and of such high integrity and has a heart of gold. I felt so dearly held by her during the entire process. She made me feel heard, cared for and validated. I feel so blessed to have her lead me through this most painful process.
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online · October 30, 2025
Lois is able to deliver this in a structured but professional and emphatic level
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group · October 29, 2025
I’m looking forward to continuing to work on all my relationships and the emotions & feelings involved in them.
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one-on-one · September 24, 2025
last several questions did not accept my responses
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online · July 29, 2025
The program was very beneficial. I felt that the facilitator was genuine and helpful.
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unknown · May 9, 2024
The Grief Recovery method has been instrumental in transforming my life. The education gained during my training is priceless. Our instructor was compassionate, engaging and pleasant. I highly recommend the Grief Recovery Method to every human being.
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unknown · May 8, 2024
I am not sure that you are able to improve this. Lois is a FANTASTIC facilitator. She is extremely knowledgeable in the program and has an amazing ability to pass that knowledge on to others.
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group · October 24, 2023
Both facilitators were so open and honest in their approach to the work we had ahead. They were available for consultations and questions about wording, understanding readings, etc.
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group · October 24, 2023
Always answered my email questions.
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group · October 24, 2023
The facilitators were both very open with their own experiences which was very vulnerable for them, and also very insightful for us. That was very beneficial as it showed us how to review the events in our own lives.
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group · October 23, 2023
I learned so many new ideas/concepts about grief that truly helped me better understand “how” to grieve and the tools to help me overcome/move through the grief.
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group · September 5, 2023
They are special souls! I am very grateful and appreciative of their love, understanding, knowledge, and experience as they guided us along our healing journey.
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group · September 5, 2023
The personal experiences and stories that the facilitators shared really helped me understand the process and how everything fit together. They were very empathetic and supportive, answered everyone's questions, and made time to discuss deeper questions after class.
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group · May 2, 2023
The program has given me tools to cope with grief that come from un-met expectations, whether the areas get better or remain the same. I've learned how to give voice to my feelings and know my truth matters. I'm committed to taking better care of myself and my emotions, without being overtaken by my emotions. If by chance an emotion overtakes me, and I now quickly revisit tools and releasing the weight from my backup of unmet expectations!
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group · May 2, 2023
The program helped me discover what was really bothering me for most of my life after the death of my wife. I discovered from reading the book and completing the loss graph, the majority of the grief I was carrying around from the way I was treated by my father in childhood. I first did the relationship graph and completion on my father. I felt a huge relief after that. Then I had a chance to do a relationship graph and completion letter to my wife. With that , I have felt better than I have since she died. I used to have to force myself to do things. Now I feel like I have started another chapter in my life. I have closure. A burden is off my shoulders.
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group · May 2, 2023
Very helpful in dealing with regret. Helpful to make the relationship graph and to make statements that are focused on growth but also healing.
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unknown · June 10, 2022
I found commeraderie on a level I wasn't expecting and can now call my other three fellow participants as brothers and sisters.
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group · June 6, 2022
Lois is a GRM master! She leads with her heart and her knowledge base is evident by stories and examples that demonstrate deep life wisdom. I love the way she creates an emotional space for all to be heard and believed with respect. She brings her life experiences that enrich the learning and add relevant meaning. Her vulnerability in sharing her own stories, emotions, and on-going learning helps set the pace for others. I have high standards for facilitators, and Lois rose the bar even higher - thank you. I have made life long friends with bonds of similar experience(s). I'm honored to be part of the Grief Recovery Method Specialist.
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unknown · March 10, 2022
I highly recommend Grief Recovery Method as a course for men , women, and young adults and anyone who works with people. We all have and will experience loss and deserve a tried and true program to help to recover from them.
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unknown · March 9, 2022
GRM Specialist training from Lois was both personally helpful and professionally executed. I cannot imagine a more thorough introduction to the program. Lois’s passion and commitment to the principles and method were both inspiring and uniting for all of us. We all grieve. We all were supported in our grief to learn for ourselves. She then introduced skills and knowledge equipping us to help others. Very grateful! Thank you Lois.
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unknown · November 16, 2021
This was an excellent training course. The material covered and completed was life changing. I feel I'm very prepared to help other grieving people be able to have a positive outcome to their broken heart. Thank you Grief Recovery Institute for this wonderful method.
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unknown · November 4, 2021
The GRM Certification training is one not only to help you begin the healing process of grief, but teaches you compassion and how to identify and recognize the hurt that others may be experiencing. It allows you to listen not only with your ears, but with your heart.
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group · October 26, 2021
Each week of the program provided new skills and support for recovery. The facilitators modeled each assignment and because they generously shared their journey with the class, participants were comfortable sharing their own truth. At the beginning of each week we were reminded of the boundaries to maintain trust and respect one another.
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group · June 15, 2021
Worked on a relationship that ended over 15 years ago, but it is always the one that comes to mind when I think about loss of friendship. I am now hopeful that after completing this process I will not experience such pain and turmoil when old memories surface, because I have the resources to deal with them.
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unknown · December 22, 2020
Lois Hall is excellent! She not only explained the concepts, but gave effective real life examples. She is passionate about the process and about us as her specialists. She was patient, empathetic, efficient, understanding, professional, warm, nonjudgmental, open, transparent and gave those of us in the class permission to be the same by her example. She made the 4-day experience powerful, cathartic, and empowering. I felt comfortable being transparent and vulnerable in a setting with 10 other people I didn't know. By the end of the four days, we had become a closely bonded group of specialists excited to serve hope to our community out of loving hearts. Lois led by example and I'm so thankful for leadership. I've gained a friend, a mentor and rich resource as I pursue a career i Grief Recovery. As I told Lois on the last day, I'm ended the 4-day training far healthier and much stronger than when I arrived on the first day! Thank you!
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unknown · December 22, 2020
This training was absolutely wonderful and Lois was phenomenal! There is so much that I could say about the grief recovery method training but what I will say is that I walked away from this training very confident and educated. Thank you for helping me to unpack my own grief so that I may now help those who reside in my community.
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unknown · November 30, 2020
This training helped my get a more clear picture of my life and put to bed some issues that had hung in there far to long.
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group · November 28, 2020
This program equipped me with tool that I never knew that I needed and allowed me to heal. Lois Hall was incredible!
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unknown · November 25, 2020
As a man, I felt that the training was very beneficial to myself. Many times men don't get an opportunity to express themselves. This training taught me a lot about myself. I have learned how to forgive and process my feelings. I didn't realize how many relationships caused me grief. I am now more wing to express my feelings.
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unknown · November 23, 2020
I talk the GRM every where I go now. I believe everyone should take part in this program.
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unknown · October 29, 2020
Once I discovered that everyone has grief issues that we deal with but it takes a Method such as the GRM to help undo some of these Old habits.
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group · October 14, 2020
The program was helpful in thinking about the myths we carry around about grief and recovery. I had a hard time with this idea of "completing" grief--doesn't seem to fit this idea that we live with the loss for a lifetime. I also think the program should consider how this process could work with children who are hesitant or resistant to talking about their grief, articulating forgiveness and apologies, etc. The examples used in the book were of children who readily spoke about their grief -- it's just not that easy in the real world, especially with teenagers. It was frustrating, at times, to read about strategies that can't just be put into place with children who won't talk.
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group · October 14, 2020
The program provided new insights as well as reinforced existing background. The facilitators and participants worked synergistically to engage me and develop my thinking and ability in the area of loss. It was a fantastic experience for which I am grateful. BRAVO!
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unknown · July 1, 2020
Lois Hall is a knowledgeable and passionate educator. The certification training is intense and meaningful. I am looking forward to the opportunity to share the grief recovery method tools with those whose hearts are broken.
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unknown · April 8, 2020
I thoroughly enjoyed the training and thought the material was clear and concise. This training was life changing and I would reccomend anyone to attend it!
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unknown · April 6, 2020
This has been the best course I’ve experienced in my educational exploration. I can say with certainty that those who are a part of this family will have the tools need to make positive life changes.
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unknown · April 6, 2020
This program is an excellent way of becoming an expert in helping people who are suffering from grief.
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unknown · April 6, 2020
I am grateful to have been trained by Lois and Cole ... Thank you for all of your wisdom ... I look forward to sharing my experience with others durning their Grief Recovery Method Group..
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unknown · March 23, 2020
This was my second time experiencing an actual class setting. Our Ministry requires this Method in order to serve in our church and because we all will continue to have Grief, when I did my relational graph this time, it was on a different person whom I didn't at the time 11 years ago think I had an issue with until the certification training. Very grateful for this existing and I am ready to help whomever is willing to change for the better.
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unknown · March 23, 2020
I would recommend this program to anyone with the responsibility to serve others during periods of uncertainty and challenging life situations.
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unknown · March 21, 2020
Lois Hall was amazing and not only did we learn from us she took some useful information back with her. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity and investment. You will be glad that you made the investment.
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unknown · March 20, 2020
When I showed up to GRM Certification training, I was exactly 3 weeks out from my Father passing away. I'll admit, I wasn't sure how I'd feel being so raw into my own grieving experience, while learning to help others navigate through their own. I wasn't prepared to be personally impacted by the method, but I was. My heart and mind were able to do some very real and necessary work to walk in my current grief, as well as go back to some other grief spaces and start the healing process there. I'm grateful to have gone through this GRM Certification training experience....what I gained will serve myself and the community I'm connected to for years and years to come.
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unknown · March 20, 2020
I have struggled all of my life related to the loss relationship with my mother. I never knew until taking the GRM training that what I felt, the sadness, was due to a loss of relationship with my mother. It came up strong for me during the GRM training, so much that I was emotionally forced to address my loss and the affect of that loss on me with my group members. It made an extreme difference to me to be able to share my grief about that relationship, and in doing so it lighten my heart. The negative feelings and thoughts that I had based on that loss were lifted, and after I shared myself in the group, others told me that I "spoke for them". That was an amazingly powerful experience for me, it changed my life that day. And there was a domino effect of understanding and letting go of other things that came out of that loss.
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unknown · March 10, 2020
This work shop needs to offered on a broader scale for therapist and pastors. It should be mandated.
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group · October 22, 2019
The program has given me the language and context to express my grief. Thank you
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group · October 22, 2019
I absolutely love Lois' style. She is relatable and a wonderful instructor. Her empathy and understanding to the process of grief is nothing less than amazing. She is compassionate, articulate and I learned a lot of new tools from this class. From the first day until now, I can see a difference in how I handle things! I have learned that because you can't change the person, change you and how you deal or perceive things.
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group · October 22, 2019
This was an outstanding group to attend. Lois is so compassionate and caring. The work was hard and pushed me to my limits but I believe I am better person for it. I truly think this is a group that every person should have to take just learn different skills to deal with grief and lose. I believe that this grief recovery is one of the best things I have done in years. Thank you so much and I was so humbled by being able to be in a space to share with other about my grief and loss and being to move forward without judgment.
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unknown · August 30, 2019
Until I took that training I thought I had all things under control, dealt with, overcome, whatever you want to call it about my daughters death however....going through the training, learning how to say/ask with the right language brought up feelings that I never thought I would have even considered. The "breakthrough" was life changing for me. All teachers need to go through this training...anyone that works with children because they are working with growing innocent minds in a world that is moving to fast to care anymore. I honestly feel it could change, if not save lives. Knowing that certain feelings are okay and they are not alone. You cannot put a price on a life.
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group · August 12, 2019
This program has taught me in my everyday life on how to deal with grief and how to help others.
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unknown · July 28, 2019
Lois was very knowledgeable about The Grief Recovery Method. Due to her wealth of knowledge and passion for how much she believed in the method captured my attention. I was very excited to be part of the program. Lois injected humor at appropriate times and listened to everyone in the class often. Taking this course meant a lot to me and I can’t wait to show others what I have learned!
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unknown · July 26, 2019
Lois Hall is the most amazing human being. I have been a full time Health & Life Coach for the last 2 1/2 years, I work with an amazing team of coaches part time at the Health Coach Institute and have always been surrounded with the top 1 % in the industries I have worked in. I am a born leader and have fallen in love with the world of coaching. I have to say, Lois opened me up in such a beautiful way over the four days we spent together. I can not say enough about how as our facilitator, Lois was knowledgeable, compassionate & hilarious! That women deserves a medal for her academy award winning leadership skills and presentation. I appreciated that we were asked not to take notes, drink alcohol (after class each evening) and had homework. It forced us all, in the most humbling way to be present, during class and after, feel like what it feels like to be grieving & dig even deeper after class with the assignments. I learned so much. I loved meeting the amazing 7 human beings in my class and appreciated how intimate the group setting was. I am used to conferences with 1,000 + people and this was special. Sitting in a room for 8+ hours a day can be overwhelming, exhausting and to be honest boring at times. This class was none of the above. Lois delivers the content from a place of passion, gratitude & commitment. She created 8 believers during our time together. I am honored to be able to offer this life cleansing, rejuvenating work in my community. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Lois. I aspire to impact others the way you have impacted me.
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unknown · July 26, 2019
The Grief Recovery program offered more than I could have ever anticipated. It has enriched my life and sensitized me to listen intently to those around me -- to listen with a lot of heart! My instructor was on fire with the program and certainly encouraged me to fan into flame that very same love of the program. GR offered a life changing experience!
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group · June 27, 2019
The program has helped me in my grief and healing process. The sessions allowed me to look at my situation in a totally different light as well as having an opportunity to listen and learn from other people who participated and how they have dealt with their pain. It's good to have different perspectives to open my mind to a new thought process. Sometimes I felt as though I was the only one having certain thoughts and feelings. However, hearing other's explain their situations I was able to see how much we as a society are connected and have some of the same background experiences and upbringings.
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group · June 27, 2019
The homework is challenging but necessary. The honesty that is felt in the class helps me to totally share my innermost feelings.
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unknown · June 6, 2019
Lois was an excellent trainer. She knew the material inside and out. She exhibits empathy and her listening skills are superior to most trainers in general. She created a high level academic training environment as well as a safe space to complete some of our own grief experiences. I would highly recommend the grief recovery method to anyone working with loss and grief in their field. What I admire the most about this program is the way it takes you through the stages of grief. There is a solution and action for the over 40 types of grief which most everyone has experienced many of them at some point in their life. A great addition to my toolbelt in facing life on lifes terms.
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unknown · June 6, 2019
The training was somewhat like walking through a battle. But we walked through together. By sifting through my own losses, I am better prepared to help others with loss immediately.
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one-on-one · June 3, 2019
I believe in the GRM Program .... not only from personal experiece, but as an Advanced Specialist. I have seen it work wonders for my clients. I am proud to be an Advanced Specialist!
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unknown · May 22, 2019
Transforming, inspirational, so simple, yet so profound. GRM!! If you're thinking about becoming certified, just do it!!
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unknown · April 11, 2019
On a personal level, I found the Grief Recovery Method to be life changing. It's been two years since my divorce, and the GRM experience helped me deal with many incomplete communications standing in the way of healing. I look forward to helping many other people process their losses through this highly effective action program. The training is excellent--experiential and highly organized. I left knowing I have the head and heart knowledge, as well as the support, to help others move beyond loss and toward recovery. Recently retired from my previous career, I can't think of a better way to spend the rest of my life!
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unknown · March 8, 2019
The GRM training has opened all windows for me ! I enjoy a new view and feel excited and eager to share the tools that will bring other grievers the possibility of believing in living beyond loss! Thank You!
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unknown · March 8, 2019
The instructor was absolutely amazing in every way!! The experience was beyond my expectation.
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unknown · March 6, 2019
The grief recovery method was experiential, fun, insightful and absolutely a program that I highly recommend to anyone desiring to complete a relationship with loss of any kind.
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unknown · March 6, 2019
I find it hard to explain a life changing experience to anyone who has not had the opportunity to experience it themselves. I didnt expect to bond with all of the other attendees but I did. I didnt expect the training would be so well organized and thought out, and delivered with stories hard to forget, but it was. Thank you from a Heart with Ears.
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unknown · March 6, 2019
I have worked for six years as a hospice chaplain and bereavement coordinator and this is the best grief education program I’ve experienced.
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unknown · February 18, 2019
The GR program enable me to understand that there are many different types and depths of grief. It showed me how to build a support program that when you complete the process there are real people who can keep you from spinning off into a black hole. The ability to be transparent and understand the origin of grief/pain enables one to combat the effects of it on your daily life.
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unknown · February 13, 2019
I would recommend this experience to anyone who has been through grief and loss. A lot of the pain states covered underneath that we tend to forget it is there.
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unknown · January 24, 2019
This was a very informative training. As a Licensed Mental health Counselor i learned valuable tools that will benefit patients individually. I am looking forward to developing opportunities to integrate this into my community.
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unknown · January 23, 2019
Grief Recovery Specialist Training was amazing. I understand and have insight into the tools and the process that has brought healing and completion for so many. I feel like I am part of a community of Grief Recovery Crusaders. And I know that the Institute is ready and waiting to help me bring Grief Recovery to you community.
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unknown · December 30, 2018
No testimonial from me. I have come away from the training felling exhausted, disappointed disrespected with no strength to process the training until now, almost a month later.
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unknown · December 9, 2018
The Grief Recovery Method allows you to work directly on your grief regardless of time which passed since your loss occurred. When dealing with grief using this method, we enter into the "emotional" time and through this learn a great deal about ourselves and also recognize that so many problems in our society stem from the unresolved grief. I feel strongly that this method can not only help an individual and be applied continuously to various experiences of loss), but also can have a healing effect on the society by increasing the awareness and change patterns of behavior.
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unknown · December 5, 2018
The GRM training was spot on! I can now proudly say that I have some great resources in my toolbelt that would add value to those around me. I am able to fine tune some skills that I had already been practicing and undo some unproductive habits that may hinder my healing process and picked up a ton of new ones that would enable me to facilitate discussions with others. I can't wait to read each and every book, article and resource I can get my hands on. As a facilitator and talent development individual, I truly appreciate the detail that was given to the programs delivery by our facilitator. She shared very relevant information and tips to delivery. The stories were relevant and the content was broken down in such a way that anyone could be successful. Thank you. I am super proud to be a GRM specialist.
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unknown · December 5, 2018
I was able to make peace with how my relationship with my loved one turned out, and with the fact of her death.I got back in touch with the healing power of love and acceptance without conditions.
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unknown · December 4, 2018
The whole experience was most definitely a positive one . Connecting with others was such a wonderful feeling . Louis Hall was Absolutely Amazing .. She truly puts 110% of her heart and soul in this program and in her work . I would love to help out a trainer on the east coast if ever the opportunity would arise .. I would be honored.
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unknown · December 4, 2018
The Grief Recovery Method is life changing. We have no idea that grief is our biggest obstacle in this crazy life. The Method give us a way to reach deep into pain we never realized was there. Once we are shown this pain the Method helps us recover from it.
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group · November 13, 2018
The program made me aware of the loss/grief children experience almost daily. It equipped me with the skills to help validate the feelings children experience and to be mindful of all the potential sources of loss/grief that occur in normal developmental experiences and transitions. Helping children complete these emotions, and giving them the tools necessary to move forward is a privilege that honors their humanity.
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group · November 13, 2018
I took the program on How Children Grieve and I feel much more equipped to answer questions and give my child a safe place to express his feelings and work through any loss that he may encounter in life.
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group · November 13, 2018
I came to my first Grief Recovery class because I want to become a certified Grief Recovery Specialist. I believe it is necessary to go through the Grief Recovery class as a participant to fully understand and embrace the Grief Recovery Method. I left the class having experienced the completion of a relationship i did not realize I needed to complete. I came back a few months later for an Alumni class and did some work on another relationship. The third class I participated in was dealing with children who have experienced a loss. Lois Hall was facilitator for each of these groups. I look forward to being trained as a Grief Recovery Specialist with Lois in January. I have come to view one of the Grief Recovery Methods purpose as , the re-normalizing of experiencing conflicting emotions as a result of a loss and working through those emotions in a tangible repeatable way. Grief Recovery becomes a way of living that examines the depth and complexity of lost relationships, understands what has been left unsaid, and grants the Griever a space and time to complete the relationship by speaking the unspoken apologies, forgiveness and significant emotional statements. The Grief Recovery Method is the formal class and the by chance encounter. The Grief Recovery Method beckons the griever to remember, examine, apologize, forgive and find peace. I have come to a place of peace, having followed the Grief Recovery Method to communicate and complete significant lost relationships. And when the pain of grief once again stabs my heart, I will return to the now familiar path of Grief Recovery , examine, apologize, forgive, communicate, complete the relationship and move forward with peace.
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unknown · November 6, 2018
This is by far the best workshop I have ever attended for Grief and Loss. I have been working in death and dying for 18 years and learned so much more here than I ever expected even about myself. I am a Registered Nurse and can say that this training should be mandatory for anyone getting married or before having children. It really opened my eyes to so much. I have already started using it in my personal life and it works.
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workshop · October 28, 2018
I received this evaluation regarding the two day workshop that I attended in Columbus, Ohio in October, 2018. Lois Hall was the facilitator. It was an excellent class. I enjoyed it very much and learned quite a bit even though I have been through the GRM certification training and the Advanced training. It was especially helpful to hear the information again; this time, being familiar with the material, I was able to absorb the information differently. I heard more .... I understood more .... I could participate more. I am delighted I made the effort to go and feel the money was well spent. I worked on another personal loss of my own, and of course, this is extremely helpful. Not only for my own personal growth and personal grief issues, but because I am an Advanced GRM Specialist. The more personal work that I do, I find that I am a better Specialist. It is important to be able to sit on both sides of the program. I trust that taking this workshop has improved my professional skills. I would like to make one suggestion: since many participants come from out of state and need to catch a plane on Sunday, perhaps start the weekend program on a Friday - early evening. Say 7 p.m. or so ... Have a "welcome gathering" and begin the material. Introductions can be done here. Work all day on Saturday. On Sunday, be done with the program by 3 p.m. (or 4 p.m.) . Of course, people want to get to the airport in a timely fashion and home at a reasonable hour. Many go back to work on Monday This is merely a suggestion. Lois is so well organized and knows the material so well that she was able to move the class along easily .... however, the end is a bit rushed due to the intensity of the Completion Letter and the travel concerns. I am not so sure that other facilitators will be able to be as effective as Lois. Introductions can be done that first evening,as well. I do realize that this might mean staying an extra night, or people day traveling to the program will need to add one more drive, but it might be worth trying and seeing what kind of feedback we get from it. Another thought: if the two-day workshop draws a large crowd, a co-facilitator might be helpful. Maybe for groups 12 or more ... Hope this helps - kudos to Lois for being a super hero, and kudos to the GRM organization for trying new formats .... we live in a society where the customer/s demands quite a bit; I am happy to be part of an organization that recognizes this fact. Best, Filomena Mazzone
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workshop · October 28, 2018
I am a Specialist but came as a participant to this 2-day workshop. I wanted to refresh much of what I had learned two years ago as I now begin to move forward with my own clients. Lois has such wonderful illustrations and analogies that I wanted to learn as much as I could with the information that she provided. I certainly learned more about my own grief and the losses that I still need to work on. It was wonderful to be a participant once again but I feel I have gained so much more knowledge to help me present the program even more effectively to others.
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workshop · October 28, 2018
In the 2-day session, I felt good leaving the first day. I had hope that I would get better. On the morning of the second day, I could feel myself resisting: I knew it was going to be very hard to work through the grief. It was, too. But with Lois Hall's help, I did it! In the days following, I felt lighter - I even weighed myself because I was sure I'd lost weight! (I hadn't) :) I have noticed the effects of releasing my grief and negative thought patterns and beliefs in multiple aspects of my life. I am finally able to FEEL love again for my kids, family, and boyfriend. I have been working through my grief with therapists, EMDR, self-help books, and incredible support team of family and friends, but nothing has been as effective and beneficial as this class. I am excited to continue using this method to work through and improve my other relationships, and I will be returning next year to become a specialist so I can share this awesome healing with my patients. THANK YOU to Russell Friedman and John James - may your legacy live on forever!!
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unknown · October 24, 2018
I am so excited to be able to implement all that I learned during my certification so I can help others. It was one of the most positive and impactful experiences that I have ever had in my life. I know I now have the tools and knowledge that is needed to help others with their grief.
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unknown · October 24, 2018
This training was incredibly powerful and eye opening. The understanding of the true meaning of grief is a must for everyone! This method will be incredibly useful to me always.
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unknown · October 22, 2018
Grief Recovery Method is a life changing action program. I admit being like Forest Gump when Jenny told him,”run Forest,run!” I wanted to run several times. However, I endured and worked through areas for years I avoided. Upon returning home, I closed the chapter of pain. I am free to move without the sting of pain. ~ Carol Williams, Grief Recovery Specialists, Certified by The Grief Recovery Method~
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online · October 5, 2018
I found the program was excellent in guiding my discovery of and communicating what was incomplete in my relationship with deceased family member.
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one-on-one · October 3, 2018
I am very satisfied with the skills acquired and will definitely use them in the future (both near and far).
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workshop · September 25, 2018
Now that I've participated in the Alumni program, I feel complete on the relationship from that experience. I now feel confident to use the Method on other relationships in my life. I also feel confident to use my Specialist training to co-facilitate the program.
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group · September 25, 2018
The GRM has help with my approach to relationships and has given me a structure around which I can begin to deal with traumatic grief from early in my life. It has freed me and help me identify behaviors I have used to block out grief. Every time I do a new graph(3) I feel another weight lifted
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group · July 16, 2018
I found peace,
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group · July 13, 2018
Tools to use! I need them and use them. So necessary in life to learn this method.
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group · July 12, 2018
I did not like some of the things we had to write about, but in the end, I really do feel better and more content with my life and looking forward to making the best I can out of my remaining years without my husband.
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one-on-one · May 11, 2018
The program has given me tools to use with any loss in my life.
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unknown · April 11, 2018
As a Hospice and Palliative Care Social Worker, I highly recommend this Training to other social workers for both personal and professional development! This Program and the Training is excellent! Do your own grief work and help others with this method!
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unknown · April 10, 2018
The seminar was absolutely amazing! Lois was our instructor and she was excellent at teaching the concepts and making sure we fully understood what we were learning. She was well-organized, patient and engaging. The four days went so fast and by the end of the training none of us wanted to leave. We had dealt bonded and that made learning about grief easy and comfortable. I highly recommend this training.
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unknown · April 10, 2018
I was fortunate in being able to take this class with my daughter who is a funeral director we will be doing these classes together to help our community I would recommend this class to anyone seeking a better understanding of the impact grief has on all our lives.
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workshop · March 11, 2018
Personally the program worked greatly for me, however I measure myself by Lois and those are tough shoes to walk in. I intentionally watch my tone, my position, not to give an emotional griever tissue.
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unknown · January 25, 2018
As I walked into the room I was a simply a greiver anxious to complete my four year journey after the death of my husband and anxious to be better equipped to address and talk with other grievers referred to me by neighbors and friends. What I achieved was far greater than I expected or hoped - I now have a proven method to guide me and so much support that I am confident I can not only respond to those referrals, but I now know how to build a proactive outreach to help others. Thank You Lois Hall and GRM
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unknown · January 24, 2018
When I arrived at the training I was unaware I would be doing personal work, I had been "working through" domestic violence pain with my ex husband but never seemed to move forward. It was as if I was standing on the beach with these massive waves crashing around me. I was able to stand firmly until the next wave came toward me and then I would sink further. Through the GRM I was able to gain insight into foundational truths and now when the waves come which they probably will, I have a foundation to stand on. I have been set free from the weight of guilt and shame and have found joy. This weekend I received a precious gift. thank you!
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unknown · January 24, 2018
The Grief Recovery Specialist Certification Training is designed to prepare people to better help others by first investing in themselves, and ensuring that everyone who has been certified has been a participant of at least one GRM class. This experiential approach is a great took for better understanding the Method, and it helped me personally with completing another significant loss in my life, which will enable me to be a more effective helper for others.
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unknown · January 23, 2018
I have gone through many training programs, from becoming a spiritual director, to pastoral care and counseling which took months and years. I did this training in four days and it was completely life changing, unlike any other continuing education conference I have ever attended. Even going through a CPE residency did not effect this degree of change in how I view myself, my life and my own grief issues! Thank you from my healing soul and heart!
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unknown · August 30, 2017
The Grief Recovery Method opened my eyes to the losses in my life that I still needed to process. I am very grateful for the opportunity to help others while still helping myself. I have done other grief programs that were specifically for those who have lost a spouse, but this method gave me actual tools to recover. Since we are all grieving something, I would recommend The Grief Recovery Method to EVERYONE!
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unknown · August 10, 2017
My life has forever been changed. My husband and children immediately noticed results. I am a believer, the method works, the process is solid!
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unknown · April 19, 2017
The Grief Recovery Method Training has been life changing! I am SO excited to be able to share with others what we have learned. The training could not have come at a better time in my life. I am facing my father's terminal illness and my mother's mental illness at the same time. I am so grateful for the gifts that I have been given by my employer/church for sending me, and by the materials that were taught.
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unknown · April 13, 2017
As a Hospice Chaplain it took me back to my trainning in CPE, Clinical Pastoral Education. The group process was both challenging and enjoyable. For myself, it is a wonderful way to learn, being present with one another. Being in this group, one couls sense the carying traits of the group members. Lois had the right touch of knowing when to speak and when to let us speak. Enjoyable experience.
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unknown · April 12, 2017
I have been working in the capacity to help others through grief for many years and that knowledge stunted my own ability to grieve. This program finally gave me permission to let my heart bleed in order to begin healing. I want to share it with EVERYONE!!
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unknown · April 11, 2017
I read THE GRIEF RECOVERY METHOD HANDBOOK twice, completed the exercises and applied what I learned to my own situation before registering for the training. I was so appreciative for the help and impressed with how simple the methodology is and how well it works, I wanted to share it with others. Upon completion of the training and with the many resources available on the website, I feel well equipped to help others in either a group or one-on-one setting.
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unknown · August 24, 2016
Can highly recommend Grief Recovery for self- growth and for expanding educational tools in every area of professional work. Pat O'Day
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unknown · July 27, 2016
I did not anticipate the personal journey I would take through this training, but I am so grateful I was asked to do my own grief work in the presence of our instructor, Lois Hall, and in the presence of other like-souled individuals. I learned a great deal about myself, my journey of loss and grief, and how to help others with theirs. "This program has the potential to change the world," as one of the participants stated, and this is TRUE. Change yourself - change the world! Become a Grief Recovery Method Specialist!
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workshop · October 26, 2007
At the time I was introduced to Grief Recovery I had been experiencing grief from the loss of our first grandchild who was still born. I had read many books.... talked to many people, pastors, Drs. and it seemed nothing helped. I was working 2 jobs..School nurse Mon.-Fri. and hospital as OB nurse on Sat. and was a Pastor's wife with many obligations to my church on Sun. I also had 3-4 losses around the same time. A teenager who was in my group was killed in a car accident, a man that we were very close to in the church died with cancer, and my daughter was engaged to be married that summer only to find out that her financee was dating another girl. Every thing was planned and wedding dress bought. I had read everything on grief that I could get my hands on.... nothing helped.... Since I have been doing Grief Recovery I have seen such beautiful healing take place. I am thankful for John James and talked to Russell Friedman per phone more than once. He always had a listening heart and the right answer. He is missed by everyone I know. . My son in law just went to be certified and is excited about starting the program in his church. Thank you for the beauty of learning the Grief Recovery Method... Sincerely Judy Whitener
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workshop · March 14, 2000
This program has helped me learn more about myself, given my head more clarity, and provided me with new helpful tools.
