Testimonials For Support Groups
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
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
Made me more aware of how to look at different aspects of grief
Support Groups10/24/2019Participant in Denver , CO
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
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
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
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
The program has given me the language and context to express my grief. Thank you
Support Groups10/22/2019Participant in Columbus, Ohio
More progress in the seven weeks than in the past 5 years.
Support Groups10/22/2019Participant in Springfield, Ohio
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Support Groups10/22/2019Participant in Tomball, Tx
Support Groups10/22/2019Participant in columbus, ohio
The program has helped me look at my life in a linear fashion. It helped me see patterns I did not otherwise see. The program gave me tools to deal with my grief. I am enlightened going forward.
Support Groups10/21/2019Participant in Austin, Texas
Didn't know that I needed it, but everyone needs it.
Support Groups10/21/2019Participant in Athens, Tn
Helping Tells everything’s inside your heart and your mind .you Was hiding and keep it building like a mountain nobody can see it. And that was painful. And she helped us to break it down and took out everythings ,support us so much , Listening for us And honest with us . It’s was A lot, and I like it and it’s helping me a lot. Thank you so much for Omnia .
Support Groups10/19/2019Participant in Suwanee, Georgia
I will share an excellent point that this program brings to light and that is in reviewing the chosen relationship we are compelled to analyze the situation fairly by remembering the good things right along with the bad times. I think this is a great honest tool to use throughout life in many areas.
Support Groups10/18/2019Participant in Jamesport, Mo
I now realize that I can control my grief and reactions to other people
Support Groups10/18/2019Participant in Jamesport, Missouri
I love this program!!! I originally came because my mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. I realized I was grieving and that the loss (even though she had not died) was going to be hard to cope with. My sister had just signed up for a workshop with Mike so I called him. Luckily I was able to get into one too. However, before I could go to my first meeting my daughter had me thrown out of her wedding. This is a long story and it broke my heart. So when I arrived at the workshop I was a basket case and I could not stop crying. My first session was 12 weeks to learn the process. To my surprise I didn't work on my mother or my daughter. I worked on my father who had left me when I was seven. When I said good-bye to my father (who is dead) I felt a change in myself. I can't really put my finger on it but somehow I was lighter. Additionally, there was a woman in my group who was so deeply in pain and suffering it was sad to watch her. Yet, over the course of the 12 weeks I saw that woman begin to heal. I saw that the mutual suffering and support from the group worked on us all. As we told our truths and witnessed each others pain Mike led us all through "the dark night". After that I was hooked. I had a lot of work to do so I dug in and held nothing back. I worked hard on my homework digging deep and remembering so much that I had stuffed for so long. Over a period of the next months I worked on my unfinished relationships with my daughter, my mother, my sister, my x-husband. I became brave enough to try to work on a career loss (I just couldn't let go of the resentment) and I also worked on the loss of my favorite dog ( I was unable to stop crying when reference to her came up). Again and again I was rewarded by the effects the process had on me and in my life. The most amazing thing was that after I read my letter to my daughter (who I had no contact or communication with in a year) we began to talk again. She was pregnant and with the birth of the baby a whole new relationship began. I am not supposed to mention the wedding and it doesn't matter to me because I have said what I wanted, apologized and forgiven. I can talk about it without crying or feeling negative or resentful. I came to accept my mother and my sister just as they are. I have said what I need to say, I apologized and I forgave and now I am clear to go day to day with them having no old baggage or pain. I was a little anxious about my x-husband because there were such bad feelings, deceit and abuse history. However, I was so healed from all of this that when I needed to interact with him for the sake of our daughter and granddaughter I did so in a way that I was able to set boundaries, remain calm and self possessed. As far as the career loss is concerned I have let it go. There was never anything I could have done to save it. Sometimes bad things happen to good people and that's what happened to me. Luckily I no longer have any attachment to any of the people or events that caused me so much pain. My dog I can now think of her with love affection and humor. I don't cry any more. I will always miss her. My most recent experience with the program was accepting the loss of my my grandfather. I had to get some of the more glaring losses dealt with before I could see that the loss of my grandfather was so subtle and fundamental to my entire life. The loss of my grandfather was what Mike called a "foundational loss." I haven't experienced any magic moments yet but I have felt a shift in my perception of life. I'm feeling more self confident and grounded. I am not so afraid. I think I was so stuck in the trauma of the events surrounding the loss that I have been looking at life from the perspective of a thirteen year old. I want to say that this program of " Grief Recovery" (with Mike Strick) has saved me, healed me and worked for me in so many ways. I will be eternally grateful!!!!
Support Groups10/17/2019Participant in cincinnati, ohio