Martha (marty) Bulger, LCSW, CGRS

Finding the Grief Recovery Method was transformative for me.  I had recently moved to California from New York where I had had a private practice for 25 years.  I wanted to start a practice in the east bay, but it was very difficult to generate clients.    My therapist here had just taken the Grief Recovery Method training to become a specialist and she thought it would be an excellent idea if I went for the training as well.I took the training from Cole and decided I would do the work on my mom who generated feelings of hurt, anger and pain whenever I thought of her.    By following the step-by-step action based program I found myself at a place where I could think of and talk about her withoug out the anger and sadness.  I became able to see her in a much more balanced and pain-free way.   It was very powerful experience.   I could not wait to provide this opportunity to others who have been the pain of experiencing incomplete relationships and keeping them from living a more joyful life.    Since my training I have provided 8 week workshops, as well as one-on-one sessions.    My clients have experienced a powerful transformation in their relationship to their loss.  Some have returned to work on other losses. I have also provided one-on-one sessions specifically for pet loss.  I am passionate about using the Grief Recovery Method to help those who are grieving.  It is truly an amazing process that brings you to a place of completion.I provide this service in Oakland and the surrounding area.  I offer groups and one-on-one sessions.  I also have a specific program for those grieving the loss of their pet.I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker New York and California, and a Certified Grief Recovery Method® Specialist.  I received my Masters degree from the University of Buffalo.