Testimonials For Support Groups
Helped me complete my loss. Helped me say good-by to a precious loved one but not the good memories of them. Helped me learn how to forgive myself and others. Helped me be more appreciative of people left on earth that I love.
Support Groups10/03/2019Participant in Lexington, KY
I can talk about my dad and not cry all the time but also I can reflect on what I have learned in the moments and hold it together.
Support Groups10/03/2019Participant in Springfield, OR
The program gave me a tool by which I was able to resolve the conflict in which I was dealing due to accumulative loss in which I had been dealing. It also gave me a better understanding of how to relate to others who are experiencing loss. It also affirmed the fact that the commonly taught stages of grief are incorrect.
Support Groups10/03/2019Participant in Oro Valley, Arizona
I had no idea what to expect and I was pleasantly surprised. By the end of the second week I felt welcomed and like I belonged in the group. The facilitator was very professional, kind, and had very clear boundaries. As we journey through each week I felt the layout and homework assignments were extremely helpful to take us through learning new information about grief and loss that we may have learned previously but was incorrect. My mind and time limit tracked very well with the amount that we had to read each week and the homework assignments we had to do. Furthermore, never before have I ever done any extensive physical work like this and pushed into just the right brain the emotional side. The lost history graph was absolutely eye-opening. I learned so much from the F.I.N.E. To STERBs and then writing the letter! The small groups were extremely healing. I felt the facilitator really listened to each of us as we shared in the large group as well.
Support Groups10/03/2019Participant in Lexington, Ky
Through educational information, group interactions, group led discussions, I was allowed to feel free and safe to be emotionally honest. I was given permission to really feel and it was ok.... no matter what I felt. I was accepted and not judged on any of my reflections or responses. I was gently encouraged to press into the program and let it work the way it was designed. It did...., even with the small groups not being 'led" be a professional counselor.... the sharing of a info simply to a face and listening ear truly relieved the pressure valve to alot of pent up emotional negative energy.
Support Groups10/03/2019Participant in Lexington, KY
Support Groups10/02/2019Participant in INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
Support Groups10/01/2019Participant in Rancho mirage, Ca
Was finally able to say good-bye to the negative feelings I had for my Mom
Support Groups09/30/2019Participant in Maryville, Tn
I feel now that I really could express now my emotions more easy and can see things different with the people around me. I understood that I cannot change them they did their best trying to help me but just me can change my life and understand my emotions and let go things that I cannot change, because of that I can be happy now.
Support Groups09/30/2019Participant in Tomball, Texas
I had suffered the loss of my 40 plus years of marriage and ex-husband. During this class i also lost my adult son and came back to complete the loss of my ex husband. I know have the tools to complete the loss of my son, when I am ready Thanking Ricki for the personal calls to kindly let me know that she cared!
Support Groups09/25/2019Participant in Glendale, ARIZONA
For me there was an awareness of grieving that I had never thought about before. It helped me to understand the tools needed to go forward with my life. I was able to come to grips with the loss of my husband and I never felt threatened or mistreated in the group. In fact, the opposite. Everyone was so compassionate and understanding because they too were going through the grief of someone they lost. I never felt that it would be the end, but a new beginning for me without my husband. We were inseparable for the 29 years of marriage and I have no one left, but this program helped me to understand that it will be a different way of living for me and I will always love and miss him.
Support Groups09/25/2019Participant in Sun City West, AZ
Support Groups09/25/2019Participant in Greenville, Sc
Support Groups09/25/2019Participant in Sun City, AZ.
It has given me some new tools to work through greif.
Support Groups09/25/2019Participant in Glendale, Az
Support Groups09/25/2019Participant in Glendale, Az
Support Groups09/25/2019Participant in Almond, NY
It helped me recognize why I was hurting so much. I recognize what can trigger my feelings of melancholy and sadness. It also has given me the ability to control my emotions by being better prepared.
Support Groups09/25/2019Participant in GLENDALE, Arizona
Talking with others & how they dealt with grief
Support Groups09/25/2019Participant in Glendale, Az
Support Groups09/25/2019Participant in Glendale, AZ
I was able to move forward from the immense pain I’ve been carrying from an unfaithful spouse.
Support Groups09/25/2019Participant in Glendale, AZ
Although I still have a good deal of work ahead of me to overcome the grief I am experiencing due to the loss of my husband, I now have the tools that will enable me to move forward and not be "stuck". This Grief Recovery class is the right tool for the job.
Support Groups09/25/2019Participant in Sun City West, AZ
I do feel a bit more at peace. But, I think it will still take time, to review the course and continue to reflect. With the stepping stones, provided by the class, I think my healing method will be healthier.
Support Groups09/25/2019Participant in Pulaski, TN
I have learned so about how to deal with grief. It has been a blessing to come to class every week. The was very good and helpful along with the facilitator who did an excellent job on explaining and answering all of our questions.
Support Groups09/23/2019Participant in Akron, Ohio
It made me more aware of the face that people don't shate their grief with ithers.
Support Groups09/23/2019Participant in Akron, Ohio