Testimonials For Support Groups
Support Groups05/12/2019Participant in Canadian, Tx
The program helped me to work through a loss that I had not realized I had been carrying.
Support Groups05/11/2019Participant in Cochrane , AB
I think Anne Marie's group was an excellent step in my grieving and I would definitely recommend her and this program to others
Support Groups05/09/2019
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Support Groups05/07/2019Participant in Duluth, MN
Five years following the death of my youngest son, Alex, I heard about the Grief Recovery Method from a friend who had participated in one of Mike's groups. When I walked into the first group, I was hopeful the experience would ease my grief, however, I didn't believe for a minute that recovery was possible. Well, my experience has made me a believer! Within the structure of this program and with the support of Mike and the other participants, I was able to let go of the suffering which was fueling my grief. I am now in Recovery! My family notices the difference and, for the first time, when the anniversary of Alex's death rolled around, I didn't get sick. In fact, I focused on the joy of his living rather than the tragedy of his death. Thank you to Mike Strick and the Grief Recovery Method! I have recommended the program to a number of people and am signed up to become a facilitator myself. Cathy
Support Groups05/07/2019Participant in Cincinnati, Ohio
Help to put past thoughts and beliefs into perspective. Speaking outloud things which have long kept me sad and hurt where brought out and spoken, helping me to stop carrying it on daily life.
Support Groups05/06/2019
My son,Cody died in 2013. I grieved alone. I didn't want people to worry. After Karla class I was able to share my grief and talk not only to family members but strangers that had experienced loss. It helped me to open up and help myself and others.
Support Groups05/06/2019
Support Groups05/06/2019Participant in Calgary, AB
Support Groups05/06/2019Participant in CALGARY, AB
Participating in this program allowed me to express feelings and emotions I had locked away, deep in my soul, since my son passed away, which had been 5 years, when I took the 8 week class. I didn't realize how bitter I was by holding on to those feelings. The bond created between myself and the wonderful group of ladies who participated in the program with me, is one that will never be broken. This class allowed me to move forward in my grief journey in a positive way, instead of continuing to drown in my unexpressed emotions, and the short term energy releasing behaviors really helped with my anxiety.
Support Groups05/06/2019
Support Groups05/05/2019Participant in Sedalia, No.
This along with another program I am currently working helped me resolve some resentment. I am now able to not live as a victim of my childhood.
Support Groups05/05/2019Participant in Sedalia, Mo
It was so helpful to understand the myths. The weekly meetings and homework really helped me reach closure.
Support Groups05/05/2019Participant in Plano, Texas
The grief recovery program helped me face the reality of my loss, feelings that I had refused to face for years, and the chance of forgiveness where I thought there was none. It was the first time I had contemplated what life without chronic emotional pain would look like and it gave me the courage to hope for a better and more fulfilling life. The material not only helped me personally, but also helped me know how to better respond to my family, my friends, and my clients who experience life loss and transitions.
Support Groups05/05/2019Participant in Sedalia, MO
It did not really help me but I did witness others with positive results.
Support Groups05/05/2019Participant in Sedalia , MO
Support Groups05/05/2019Participant in Fredericton, Nb
The program was awesome
Support Groups05/03/2019
In five years, my husband of thirty years left our marriage, my mother was diagnosed with stomach cancer and died, I learned my son had an addiction to heroin and he died of an overdose, my father died two years later. It was a rough few years! I have three adult children who were struggling, I kicked into high gear and forged on. When a friend recommended the program I was hesitant. 12 weeks seemed crazy. I had done traditional counseling and thought I was fine. The weight continued I spoke to Mike and immediately felt like I was suppose to do this program. It wasn’t easy but it has literally changed the way I look at life. I have done the initial class and two subsequent classes. I feel like I understand grief and how it can steer my life.
Support Groups05/03/2019Participant in Cincinnati , Ohio
It made me see things differently than I had before. It really opened my eyes. I got to work through something I didn’t even know that I needed to work through. It was a wonderful thing.
Support Groups05/03/2019
Support Groups05/02/2019
The program made me aware of aspects of grief that I had already experienced and other aspects I’d yet come to terms with. The program gives not only permission to grieve but how to cope with the grief of not only myself, but of others. Compassion and empathy I believe should live together.
Support Groups05/02/2019
Thank you-- I found the program to be very helpful to me to better understand grief and how best to allow myself to move on.
Support Groups05/02/2019
By the end of the program, I felt much more at peace. I continue to read about grief (The Courage To Grieve) and found that we did everything suggested which solidifyed the program for me.. This book also mentioned so many uncharacteristic feelings I experienced, that I wasn't sure about these issues when they occurred. (ie: fear and worry, panic attacks, etc). It was helpful to learn these things are common experiences.
Support Groups04/30/2019Participant in Vail, CO
Support Groups04/30/2019Participant in Huntersville, NC