Testimonials For Support Groups
Support Groups10/28/2019Participant in Edmonds, WA
I've lost count of how many people I've told about this class.Seems like everyone I talk to would be helped by it. I was married to my husband for forty years and four days when he died. We were very happy the first twenty or so years, while the last twenty, after he became sober, were miserable. There was a lot of ambivalence and mixed feelings when he died. This class helped me to sort out my feelings and make sense of the relationship - the good things to cherish and the bad things put into perspective.
Support Groups10/28/2019Participant in Burien, Washington
I would be very interested in taking a Grief Recovery Program specifically for Pet Loss but still this program was informative and helped me to feel better and understand a lot about my very troubled relationship with my long deceased father and I also learned a lot from the other participants of the program.
Support Groups10/28/2019Participant in Simcoe, Ontario
Support Groups10/28/2019Participant in Athens, TN
This program helped me recognize grief I didn't even know I had, and then gave me a process for dealing with it. I felt that our facilitator, Cynthia Zink, was well-prepared and well-suited to guide us through the process. I have felt grief was a very private thing, but after experiencing these processes together with a group and a guide, I have a whole new experience with grief recovery.
Support Groups10/28/2019Participant in Burien, WA
I am grateful to Cynthia. I wanted to get in touch with any unresolved grief that perhaps I was not aware of. I learned alot about my childhood and my mother. I am excited to work on other relationships so I can clear up any unresolved communication. I was surprised at the emotional reaction I had with my Mother and am looking forward to clearing up other relationships of my past.
Support Groups10/28/2019Participant in Burien, Washington
The homework assignments were very helpful. For some I spent many hours reflecting and thinking about the questions. Opened up a lot of memories that had been forgotten. Tough work but beneficial. The structure of the group makes sense given that we are not experts in grief counselling but as the group became comfortable it was even harder to not comment or discuss what others said. The structured format which did not allow comments or discussion was hard to be part of. Did not enjoy the group experience since it entailed individual sharing but not participation. Not sure the group method is appropriate but don't know what else to suggest. Hearing the pain of the other members weekly was very sad. Overall, I feel the program helped me move forward. It allowed me to face and deal with a lot of issues.
Support Groups10/28/2019Participant in Simcoe, Ontario
Different perspective and learned a lot of new materials.
Support Groups10/28/2019Participant in Lynnwood, WA
I was finally able to let go of ways of being that were a direct result of grief that I was stuck in. I see my father and our relationship more clearly. I finally have my love and acceptance of him, that I lost as a child, back. Thank you.
Support Groups10/27/2019Participant in Smithtown, Ny
The course was very revealing and insightful. The process brought to light so much about why I have struggled so much after losing my teen son to suicide. What I learned through the course is helping me in my individual counseling sessions and I am making better progress as I learn to go forward with my son.
Support Groups10/25/2019Participant in Vancouver, WA
I was amazed at how this grief program helped me work through a relationship in my life that I was struggling with, not realizing it was grief- not realizing that I could complete its incompleteness. I have much work to do on other relationships in my life! I am looking forward to being able to forgive many others and become a happier person.
Support Groups10/24/2019Participant in Denver, CO
Made me more aware of how to look at different aspects of grief
Support Groups10/24/2019Participant in Denver , CO
Support Groups10/24/2019Participant in East Windsor, CT
This was a different approach for me than others I'd read about. I liked what I learned and have recommended it to others. I lost my son over four years ago, but I still had a lot to work through with apologies and forgiveness. I also learned about other losses and grief in my life and like that this approach gives us something to work through rather than suggesting 'time heals all wounds'.
Support Groups10/24/2019Participant in DENVER, CO
I have accepted my mom’s passing at a level I can now handle and I don’t cry everytime I talk about her. I have a sense of relief and not the overwhelming sadness and depression I experienced. I’m glad to know my feelings and reactions were normal.
Support Groups10/23/2019Participant in Westlake, Ohio
The program has given me better inner knowledge and helpful coping skills upon the sudden death of my spouse. I also liked our small group and felt “I wasn’t alone” in coping with the death by myself. Being around others who are also experiencing a loss was very helpful. It has helped me emotionally in trying to unburden myself with completing my emotional relationship. I would highly recommend this group for others who are trying to heal or trying to move forward after the loss of someone so important to them.
Support Groups10/23/2019Participant in Westlake, OH
It opened my eyes to how important it is to complete our losses in order to live well. I wish I could have learned this as a child, as it would have saved me a lot of heartache. Perhaps you could work up a school curriculum so all students could be equipped with the much needed information your book supplied. Maybe even a course for families with school children, so they are all on the same page.
Support Groups10/23/2019Participant in Edwards, Colorado
Realize that I can work with all my emotions and go through all of them to have a better life, be more happy and I learned how to deal better with my kids and husband.
Support Groups10/23/2019Participant in Tomball, Texas
Outstanding
Support Groups10/23/2019Participant in Hampton, NB
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Support Groups10/22/2019Participant in Tomball, Tx
Support Groups10/22/2019Participant in columbus, ohio
Support Groups10/22/2019Participant in Columbus, OH
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.
Support Groups10/22/2019Participant in Columbus, OH
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.
Support Groups10/22/2019Participant in Columbus, Ohio