Hi! My name is Tricia Shanks. I currently live in Savannah, Georgia. I relocated here from my home town, Columbus, Ohio. I serve in the full time ministry as a Director of Women's Ministry for more than 13 years. I've been married for 28 years, a mother of two married daughters, a mimi of four beautiful grandbabies and a dog mama of two high maintenance frenchies! 

Life has taught me alot of lessons over the years.  Through introspection and extensive healing, I developed a passion for grief recovery. I spent my childhood suppressing my emotions, hurts, and pain. I tried to be strong for myself and for others. I experienced many losses along the way: a dysfunctional family, divorced parents, an absent father, moving around alot, drug addiction and exposure to many things a child should never be exposed to.

I was 13 when I left home and ended up homeless. I experienced extreme loneliness as well as feelings of insecurity, anxiety, and fear. I had a lot of unstuffing to do, so that goes without saying. But I didn't understand how much I needed "The Grief Recovery Method" until we lost custody of our two nephews and niece, whom we had been raising for almost ten years. I read "The Grief Recovery Handbook," which I purchased, on my own. Going it alone was not ideal, but it had a profoundly transformitive impact on my life. 

For me, returning to my hometown was a really difficult transition.  I was forced to confront my fears and get back in touch with my family. I was constantly adjusting to new facets of my sadness and discovering fresh information about my past. Having done some research, I realized that I needed to receive training in "The Grief Recovery Method." I have a strong desire to support people going through their own suffering and losses.  Those in need should have access to someone who is willing to listen and care. I desire to establish deeper connections and empower people to change. I want greivers to know that there is help and others who are prepared to not only support them and but see them through to the other side. What I should have had earlier in my life.

I've learnt a few things, including that both the past and other people are beyond my power to change. But I can make the necessary changes to heal, which will change how I see the world and affect how I will act in the future. I am eager to get to know you and join you on your own grief recovery journey. 

I offer many options and formats in The Grief Recovery Method: Including Advanced on-line one on one and group sessions, The 8-week GRM Support Group, Helping Children with Loss group, Pet Loss Group and GRM Support 1 on 1. Check out the event page to find times, locations and upcoming groups. Or feel free to contact me directly. I look forward to meeting you soon!