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online · September 13, 2024
Ricki was outstanding and she really cared about me.
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What grievers say about Ricki
Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist
4.7(55 reviews)
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group · September 10, 2023
Rickey was so calm and compassionate. She made the whole experience 10 x’s better
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group · September 10, 2023
Ricki was great. She was very compassionate and thoughtful with people, and very professional in her delivery of the materials. She explained things very clearly and I always felt prepared to do my homework assignments. She was also always available if any of us hit roadblocks during the week and had individual questions.
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group · August 30, 2023
Rickie is highly professional in what she does. She is not judgmental but, rather empathetic with the person(s) she guides as an instructor.
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group · July 23, 2023
Ricki did not rush us through the program. She is terrific.
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online · May 11, 2023
I love the structured approach to working through the loss of my dad. The relationship graph was very helpful.
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group · March 7, 2023
This program has helped me get through the process of loosing my father. I was unable to speak when I first started and I’ve noticed so much improvement since I started the homework is also very helpful.
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online · December 28, 2022
Great program. I was very impressed and feel that this program is helpful toward my healing and grief journey. Thank you.
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group · September 26, 2022
I gained a greater understanding of how losses throughout life affect my response to current losses and the habits I develop to "cope" when it seems overwhelmingly impossible.
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group · September 21, 2022
Ricki Ray was amazing I can’t thank her enough for her work and compassion.
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one-on-one · February 22, 2022
The program helped me let go of my anger and to better understand forgiveness.
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online · October 27, 2021
The program really helped me with other losses too. Ricki is a wonderful chaplain. She is very sincere and caring.
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online · October 26, 2021
It has helped me understand that we all have different ways of grieving and its okay to cry to have emotions and that I do not have to apologize for my grief and each of us may grieve for different reasons. I would recommend this program to anyone going through a loss
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group · October 18, 2021
I was unable to deal with the loss of my sister. I was sad, angry and frustrated. The program helped me deal with the loss of my relationship with her and my desire for things to be different. I am able to cope with the fact that she is gone but will never be forgotten and I don't have to "put it behind me".
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online · September 1, 2021
Extremely helpful. Ricki was an incredible facilitator, very knowledgeable and empathetic. The whole experience has really made a difference in my life. Thank you!
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online · August 30, 2021
I found the book to be extremely helpful - both in content as well as style.
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online · August 12, 2021
The program allowed/helped me to understand the ways in which been conditioned to deal with loss. This has helped immensely in making changes so that my current grief recovery can truly move forward.
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one-on-one · August 7, 2021
It gave me a lot of tools, easy to read and understand and just how it helped me to heal emotionally, I will be using this for all my loss relationships that need to be completed,
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one-on-one · June 25, 2021
I wasn't sure what to expect but now I have a whole new perspective on life and loss. I was able to communicate what I need to in a safe place. I grieved and know that I can let go of the pain. I expect there will be more sad times ahead but I can easily replace them with happier memories. Thank you for this teaching. It was enlightening and will look forward to carrying what I've learned into the future.
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one-on-one · June 10, 2021
When I lost my 13 year old grandson to suicide 8 months ago I didn’t believe I would ever recover from it or be able to continue to live a normal life. His parents did the GRM program not long after he passed and strongly encouraged me to do it also. Through the GRM I learned what my patterns were in handling losses throughout my life. I had no tools to deal with my pain. The conventional ones of time, keep busy, he’s in a better place, etc. just made me angry. After my experience with GRM I know I will be able to carry on and remember my boy with love and happy memories. Miss him? Of course, I always will and very sad, too, but the overwhelming heaviness of grief has been lifted. Thank you. Sally
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online · June 9, 2021
This was an excellent program. I am not sure how I would processing my loss if not for this program. The lessons I learned I will remember and carry with me for the rest of my life. It also will help for future losses as well.
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online · June 4, 2021
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one-on-one · April 27, 2021
I realized that I am able to speak other words (regrets vs guilt) to help me cope. I need to stop acting like I am okay. Talk more about how I am feeling.
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online · March 17, 2021
I have a better understanding of the myths surrounding grief and that we are not taught about grief. I learned that grief is normal and there are no set timeframes or steps. While I am grieving deeply for the loss of my husband, I have learned how to be supportive of my family as they have losses in the future, especially my grandchildren. And I plan to use the process to help me complete my relationship with my aging mother now so that I will not have regrets when she dies.
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group · March 15, 2021
More insightfully when I am sterbing and moving quicker to apologize, forgive in my head so I can be free and acknowledging moments to let me stop festering in negative issues, and thoughts
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online · March 10, 2021
I appreciated the fact that the book used the dictionary to give meaning to the words we hear everyday, for example "forgive". After completing the program and learning how to talk to myself, I am hopeful that forgiving myself will be attainable.
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group · December 30, 2020
I feel more at ease with the complications of dealing with a living person who has been a source of losses for me. I feel lighter and able to be more objective and considered in my approach. It has helped keep my mood even.
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online · December 15, 2020
A weight has been lifted that was a true barrier for grieving the unexpected loss of my husband. After completing the workshop and reading my letter, I can for the first time in a long time picture my husband with a love that I couldn't access previously due to the unresolved communications that blocked my heart. I feel free and truly complete; thank you for providing me with this gift! I am forever indebted to all of you, including my expert facilitator!
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one-on-one · December 14, 2020
Outstanding
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online · December 1, 2020
I have lost a husband of 40 years. Because of Covid I am alone without family or friends around. It was comforting to share my loss with Ricki via "Zoom" - she had a good ear and was a calming influence. While I liked my appointment with Ricki, I didn't much enjoy the Grief Recovery Handbook. I understand there was a grief learning process to follow but the book 'annoyed' me. I felt the book covered too many different types of loss not related to my situation. I had very little background loss experience. I didn't feel comfortable seeking negative reasons within my relationship, although there were some undeniably. And I didn't care for the second book writer's input. I did my homework and read chapters and it wasn't until I sat with Ricki that I could put matters in perspective. I don't know how the program has worked for me. Obviously good or bad reasons listed above may stay with me and help me understand my loss as time goes on. Maybe I would have been happy just talking to Ricki but I also understand that the book gave structure to our appointment process.
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group · November 25, 2020
READINGS ARE CLEAR AND CONCISE. HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS ARE JUST ENOUGH TO MOTIVATE YOU AND GUIDE YOU.
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group · November 11, 2020
I have a renewed sense of hope for the future.
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online · September 16, 2020
I had read the book before but it was not nearly as effective as having someone to guide me through. It kept me on a schedule with a reasonable pace so I didn't read too much at one time or too little, although maybe some chapters could be shorter and maybe the course a little longer to allow for re-reading and better absorption of material. Maybe it's just because older people have much of life to reflect upon so covering 65 yrs with someone on a chart is a lot different than someone who lost someone in their twenties, so it would easier to handle. I wish the book would also include some suggestions for things like art therapy exercises and support groups online.
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one-on-one · August 31, 2020
I learned how do deal with grief 20 yrs old
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one-on-one · August 29, 2020
It has helped me process the loss of my Son. It has helped to put things in perspective and helped me to move forward with the loss of my dear son
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online · August 21, 2020
The program has helped me work through my grief with the support of others who are experiencing similar feelings. The facilitator was awesome and help guide me through some very difficult feelings but the end result was worth it.
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one-on-one · August 17, 2020
It helped. Me to see and understand how my "guilt" was regret ND how to learn and move forward through the grief
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group · December 18, 2019
I was able to work through the grief of losing my mom. I learned very important life skills helping me deal with other losses in my life. And I am better equipped to be supportive of others who are suffering loss.
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group · December 15, 2019
Helped me to see how we grieve and how to be a listener. Helped me to process my grief.
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group · December 15, 2019
IM NOT GOING TO SAY THAT IT WORKED OR DIDNT WORK FOR ME. IT DID ENLIGHTEN ME TO VIEW SITUATIONS DIFFERENTLY. I THINK I WALKED IN EXPECTING MY HEART TO BE FIXED & NOT TO BE SO SAD. THE HARDEST THING IN THE PROGRAM WAS EXPECTING TO FIND FORGIVENESS OR GIVE FORGIVENESS IN THE STATEMENTS & GRAPH. IT WAS AS IF THERE WAS A FAULT FINDING MISSION IN THAT PORTION & FOR MY INSTANCE THAT IS WRONG. MY HEART HAS EXPERIENCED A LOSS & HAVING TO FIND FORGIVENESS WAS NOT WHAT I WAS SEARCHING FOR.
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group · November 5, 2019
It has provided a source of understanding grief. My first comment to Ricki was "I am Irish, Catholic and we don't do grief".. Was I wrong. During the reading of the book "When Children Grieve" I felt feelings for events in my life that I had buried deep in my Emotional Backpack. I have ordered the Grief Recovery Method to use to open my heart up to healing. I am prepared to do the work and not afraid of the outcome. Ricki gave me that gift.
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group · September 25, 2019
Although I still have a good deal of work ahead of me to overcome the grief I am experiencing due to the loss of my husband, I now have the tools that will enable me to move forward and not be "stuck". This Grief Recovery class is the right tool for the job.
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group · September 25, 2019
I had suffered the loss of my 40 plus years of marriage and ex-husband. During this class i also lost my adult son and came back to complete the loss of my ex husband. I know have the tools to complete the loss of my son, when I am ready Thanking Ricki for the personal calls to kindly let me know that she cared!
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group · September 25, 2019
It helped me recognize why I was hurting so much. I recognize what can trigger my feelings of melancholy and sadness. It also has given me the ability to control my emotions by being better prepared.
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group · September 25, 2019
I was able to move forward from the immense pain I’ve been carrying from an unfaithful spouse.
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group · September 25, 2019
For me there was an awareness of grieving that I had never thought about before. It helped me to understand the tools needed to go forward with my life. I was able to come to grips with the loss of my husband and I never felt threatened or mistreated in the group. In fact, the opposite. Everyone was so compassionate and understanding because they too were going through the grief of someone they lost. I never felt that it would be the end, but a new beginning for me without my husband. We were inseparable for the 29 years of marriage and I have no one left, but this program helped me to understand that it will be a different way of living for me and I will always love and miss him.
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group · September 25, 2019
It has given me some new tools to work through greif.
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group · September 25, 2019
Talking with others & how they dealt with grief
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group · June 30, 2019
The Grief Recovery Handbook's tools have been amazing for me to work through and process my losses. I am grateful for this resource for it's practical approach to healing the hurts of the heart.
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group · June 26, 2019
It allowed me to see my grief as normal. Through interaction with others in the group along with the Facilitator Ricki Ray I was able to come to terms with what I was going through. I was not going crazy, I was feeling normal emotions. The last lesson, the Completion Letter was the best as it put into perspective all that was learned throughout the entire course.
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group · June 26, 2019
I recognized the loss of my brothers relationship with me. After competing the letter to him I have gained confidence to send him a greeting card now and then, mentioning forgiveness and apologies.
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group · June 26, 2019
I now feel less pain and anger and more accepting of people’s problems.
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group · June 26, 2019
The program offered more help than I could have imagined. By the last class I felt like a load had been lifted from my shoulders. Instead of going over and over the same concerns, those concerns had been put to rest. We were given the ability to handle any other losses by use of the same methods. This felt like an added bonus.
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group · March 27, 2019
It provides tools that I can use for the future.
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group · January 23, 2019
This program and teaching reached me stronger than others I had taken years ago.