Testimonials For Support Groups
The Grief Recovery Method has helped me move beyond damaging emotions that had stayed in my psyche from childhood. I did not realize how much I was carrying for so many years. I have been in therapy since my early twenty's. It is fair to say that therapy helped me survive, but Grief Recovery has helped me release and discover my voice from the past. The best part is that I do not add more damage to my spirit by trying to "fix" a broken relationship on my own. The Grief Recovery Method gives you an excellent roadmap to laying things to rest and finding some peace in your life.
Support Groups04/22/2018
Support Groups04/12/2018Participant in San Diego, CA
Support Groups04/12/2018Participant in San Diego, CA
My parents passed away 41 tears ago when I was a teenager. Done counseling ect. with limited results. I had my ah ha moment in grief recovery. Such a simple process with amazing results.
Support Groups04/12/2018Participant in San Diego, CA
Marianne was a phenomenal facilitador. She helped me to open up and go deep in my “secret” losses. I came to the group thinking on working one specific loss, but I ended working what was hidden and truly in need to be worked on. Thanks Marianne for your professionalism and empathy at the same time. I truly appreciated this experience.
Support Groups04/11/2018Participant in Pleasanton , CA
I am not sure how to describe the state I was in before taking this program. I lost my husband who I had been married to since I was 18 that was 35 years ago. When he died I was in a fog with no direction. I was just exsisting. Since going threw this program I am living again. I am learning who I am without the other part of my heart. It feels good to be able to live again.
Support Groups04/10/2018Participant in Reno, NV
Support Groups04/10/2018Participant in Reno , NV
Support Groups04/09/2018Participant in Austin, TX
I learned a lot about how to listen and be their for others who are grieving. I loved the process of getting complete with my grief.
Support Groups04/09/2018Participant in Austin, TX
I just want to thank everyone involved with this program or workshop...
Support Groups04/08/2018Participant in Agatna, GU
I was grateful for the opportunity to express my previously unspoken feelings in my relationship with my mother. It is very satisfying to feel complete in my relationship with her now.
Support Groups04/04/2018Participant in Boston, MA
Please see previous responses. I was quite surprised that I was led to do the Relationship Graph on my mother, who died when I was 26. In looking back, I realized I had never gotten help, or even known how to at the time. I just went on. From the work, I realized how sad I was to have lost her and the potential relationship we might have had as adults. I did actually feel a sense of relief after completing the graph and reading the letter and finally saying "Good bye, Mom" ......and hopefully completing the grief, without letting to of the memories of my mother.
Support Groups04/04/2018Participant in Boston, MA
Support Groups04/03/2018Participant in Goodyear, AZ
Walked me through the grief that had been haunting me for 23 years. I'm so relieved and relaxed. This class has made a major change in my life. Thank you Dr. Krysstine.
Support Groups04/03/2018Participant in Goodyear, AZ
Support Groups04/03/2018Participant in Phoenix, AZ
It has allowed me to let certain feelings go that have held me back from living to the fullest extent that I can. I feel a weight lifted and have started to not be so hard on myself.
Support Groups04/03/2018Participant in Goodyear , AZ
Gave me the tools to deal with my greif
Support Groups04/01/2018Participant in Frankfort, Ky
It helped me cope with relationships
Support Groups03/29/2018Participant in santa clarita, CA
Was amazing.
Support Groups03/28/2018Participant in 91423, CA
Worked well.
Support Groups03/27/2018Participant in surprise, AZ
Insightful. Freeing.
Support Groups03/27/2018
The program offered a unique perspective on loss as a whole, going beyond grief from a death of a loved one. It also has taught me how to listen to others with greater compassion--hearts with ears.
Support Groups03/27/2018Participant in Goodyear, AZ
The program was outstanding. It gave me a structure to follow. Using the time line and writing the letter was extremely difficult emotionally and at first I did not want to do it. Reliving so much pain was not something I looked forward to. The Grief Recovery process gave me guidance and with Mary Anna's help, courage to admit and face deep grief. Our meetings were confidential and I never felt judged, which was new to me. Just to be listened to and heard, no advice or questions was a very new concept for me. I have been able to apply the kindness,compassion and listening only to those around me with their grief. It has made me a more compassionate person. I began the program thinking my grief was due to one situation but discovered my grief really stemmed from something totally different. Which I've learned is common. Grief had kept me from totally engaging in life. I am still learning to engage and I have Grief Recovery and Mary Anna to thank for getting me started on the road to the living.
Support Groups03/25/2018Participant in Frankfort, Ky
I can now label things I experience or go through each day such as grief attacks and STERBs. I’m more aware of what I do. The myths helped as well. I now understand the things I used to believe aren’t entirely true. I allow myself to be sad when I need to and cry if I have to. The relationship and loss graph will be good tools to complete my grief for my other losses.
Support Groups03/19/2018Participant in Agana , GU