Testimonials For Support Groups
I had approximately 2 years of therapy prior to going to grief recovery. The therapy was intense. It was extremely helpful however I still suffered greatly from guilt. This program was able to get me past that. I do still have moments of guilt but they pass and don't consume me like they used to. There is something so rewarding about taking the action for your own recovery that I didn't receive in one on one therapy. Scharain did an excellent job of walking us through this journey and her empathy makes her a natural leader in this field.
Support Groups08/30/2019Participant in Tulsa, Ok
Support Groups08/29/2019Participant in Moncton, NB
It brought the closure I needed
Support Groups08/29/2019Participant in Danbury, CT
Came away with new insights and tools to understand and deal with new and unresolved loss issues. Very helpful.
Support Groups08/29/2019Participant in Danbury , CT
Support Groups08/28/2019Participant in Canandaigua, New York
The program has helped me recover from unresolved grief issues from a family member's death. In each week of this program I learned many skills that I will use through the rest of my life. I have found peace with a huge loss and I will now work on others that I discovered while working through the program. Thank you, Grief Recovery Institute and the wonderful program facilitators I worked with in this amazing program.
Support Groups08/28/2019Participant in Liberty Hill , TX
I was able to connect with a side of my grief that I didn't know existed before this program. It worked wonders for my anxiety around my grief and helped me to come to terms with how I THOUGHT I should be feeling. It opened my eyes to be compassionate with others grief as well.
Support Groups08/27/2019Participant in Thunder Bay , ON
The Grief Recovery Method is truly an evidenced based program and I am forever grateful that I participated in the Group 8 week program. The tools and strategies that GRM provided were practical and I honestly wish I would have learned them earlier in my life. The GRM handbook also provided an excellent resource and guide throughout the program. GRM is a life changer if someone really really wants to recover and move on from loss/grief. It is deep and reflective work that actually makes a difference. One just has to believe in the GRM process and take the time to complete the work with a GRM Specialist alongside. You won't be disappointed!
Support Groups08/27/2019Participant in Thunder Bay, Ontario
This program helped me dispel all the myths and bogus belief systems about loss that held me back from true recovery
Support Groups08/27/2019Participant in Maniwaki , Quebec
My Outlook on life has changed, and for the better. I now notice many instances if unresolved grief and response to loss. I feel empowered with actually knowing what to do about it. There are 3 things I would add to the classes, and or GRM... to make the process more assessable to different learning styles and capability: a. In homework reading assignments, give several specific questions each representative of a different chunk of information that me the student/participant has to look for, even if we can't ir no time to read much on task, we learn from the targeted hunt. b. More visuals, although the book is really great, rich with headings and checklists. c. Corresponding resource or link to audio recording or podcast, and video (even YouTube) for 1 to 3 min vignette so later and between each class, I can hear what you are teaching. Thank you. Hoping to find more people who know ... GRM is a Godsend
Support Groups08/27/2019Participant in Newberg, Oregon
Very well
Support Groups08/27/2019Participant in Happy valley , OREGON
I am very excited to take the tools that I've learned from this grief support method, and continue to use them throughout my life. This has specifically helped me work through grief regarding my divorce, and I know as I move forward, it will just continue to help in a myriad of ways!
Support Groups08/27/2019Participant in Happy Valley, OR
Since the program it has been much easier to move forward with my life, other family members and friends. The program has helped me to face this pandemic with different out looks and expectations
Support Groups08/26/2019
This program was the beginning of me taking back my voice among my siblings and children. I truly have more confidence in speaking and allowing my opinion to be heard. My children have told me and texted me saying, they really see a big change in me and they are well pleased with my progress!
Support Groups08/26/2019
Support Groups08/26/2019
Thank you for sharing your experiences and writing about it. These tools will help me for the rest of my life as well as I can help my family move forward as well. Thank you
Support Groups08/22/2019Participant in Moncton, NB
Although I still miss my mother very much I have moved on and I am not thinking negative about myself anymore. I have moved on and now when I think of my mom I am thinking about all the good things and not beating myself up over "what I did not do" for her.
Support Groups08/22/2019Participant in Moncton, New Brunswick
It's helped me to understand the different types of grief and loss.
Support Groups08/22/2019Participant in Moncton , New Brunswick
I am very grateful I had the opportunity to be part of this Grief Recovery group. It was hard at times but so worth it because I was able to let go of grief and loss I had been holding onto for a long time. I wish I would have know of this program before. Thank you for creating it! Annette Moncton, NB
Support Groups08/22/2019Participant in Moncton, New Brunswick
Had a direct purpose. Had a beginning and an end. Homework forced me to look at problem areas. Closure.
Support Groups08/21/2019Participant in CINCINNATI, OHIO
Support Groups08/21/2019Participant in Blue ash, Oh
I am now able to understand my part in my grief and reaction to losses of all kinds. I feel much less victimized. I now understand that forgiveness is all about me and never the other person who is not going to want or ever ask for forgiveness, nor will they apologize. It's all on me and that was oddly a surprise.
Support Groups08/21/2019Participant in Cincinnati, Ohio
Support Groups08/20/2019Participant in Cincinnati, Ohio
Learning what loss looks like in our everyday life was really helpful. Before this program I thought I didn't have any major losses. I see now that even the little things can add up over time.
Support Groups08/20/2019Participant in Nixa, missouri