Testimonials For Support Groups
I started the program as supporter for my husband and realized very quickly that I needed this for ME. The program has made me realize how important it is to "complete" a relationship with someone you have lost. Even though writing the goodbye letter was the most agonizing thing I have ever done in my life, I realized after reading it out loud, it was a tremendous part of letting go of my pain of losing my son.
Support Groups01/03/2019Participant in Bixby, OK
It has helped me recognize things that I do that might offend or hurt people without thinking about it and not doing it consciencly. I know how to act better so I can avoid those situations. Thank you team.
Support Groups01/02/2019Participant in North Bay, ON
I was curious and had been looking for answers for a long time, this program gave me more than expected... Thank you.
Support Groups01/02/2019Participant in North Bay, Ontario
I entered the Program apprehensive, and concerned that I would need to share personal information with a group of people. The setting and make-up of the Group was non-intimidating, encouraging and friendly. I soon felt comfortable and felt the progress doing assignments and exercises in each session, building skills and confidence. I felt safe and validated with partner sharing, and in group discussion. In 8 sessions, I feel I have the basic tools to apply to all grieving relationships and will continue to apply the principles learned in The Grief Recovery Method. Thank you for this opportunity.
Support Groups01/02/2019Participant in North Bay, Ontario
I would have benefited from a short personal interview with the facilitator before the 8 week program.
Support Groups01/02/2019Participant in Morth Bay, Ontario
Support Groups01/01/2019Participant in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
I can honestly say, I have completed my pain around the lack of emotional availability that my family members unknowingly demonstrated. I will use the methods throughout many other relationships that I have. Thank you for such outstanding work!
Support Groups12/31/2018Participant in Washington , DC
I came to grief recovery class because of the loss of my adult son. After taking the class, sure, I still have sad days, days that I miss him, but I still feel so much more at peace.
Support Groups12/30/2018Participant in Clovis, California
I came as a professional curiosity. The work we did in the class made me realize that I had work to do to resolve family issues and situations from my past.
Support Groups12/27/2018Participant in Concord, NC
I was thoroughly impressed with the outcomes and learning that I experienced in this course. After reading the first couple of chapters I realized that this process was going to be personal, painful, emotional , challenging and rewarding. It was indeed all of that and I looked forward to each Monday night.. I am very glad I took the class, have already recommended it to others, and will look for opportunities to have this information shared with members of our church.
Support Groups12/27/2018Participant in Concord, North Carolina
Although the farewell letter to my son was the most difficult correspondence I have ever written, I addressed some of the unfinished business between us. My husband delt with the loss in his own way, so the class provided a safe place for me to work through my own pain. The group members were kind and compassionate. The leader was good with all of us and communicated the concepts clearly. Overall it was a great experience, despite the reason we were meeting.
Support Groups12/27/2018Participant in Bixby, Oklahoma
Support Groups12/20/2018Participant in Washington, D.C.
Participating in the program allowed me to identify and recognize my use of STERBS as a means of avoiding and confronting grief that was experienced. It also allowed me to adopt a different perspective regarding how to adjust my reaction as it relates to past and present relationships that have impacted me in life. I found it helpful to complete the Relationship Graph and to write the Completion Letter. It provided me with info regarding the different types of loss, which I had not taken into consideration. It provided me with some tools that can be used to address grief that may affect me in the future.
Support Groups12/20/2018Participant in SE Washington, DC
Support Groups12/20/2018Participant in Pensacola , FL
The program definitely opened "pandora's box" for me and things that I thought were far behind me and already dealt with were the underlying cause for other troubled areas in my life! Grief Recovery has provided me the tools to identify my griefs and allowed me to share and peel back all the layers I had created to what I thought was "moving on, closing the chapter, getting over it". I've also met a group of amazing people and will become lifelong friends!
Support Groups12/19/2018Participant in Agana, Guam
It has opened my eyes on how we as a society do not know how to handle grief. I am more aware how to cope with death and loss and recovery
Support Groups12/19/2018Participant in Agana, Guam
I felt less like I was flaling for a way to feel relief. Before I was grabbing at straws, STERBing and burning out without long term peace. During this program it felt like the process flowed forward rather than a chaotic dashing about.
Support Groups12/19/2018Participant in Hagatna, Guam
I now have the skills to cope and to understand how to recover from my loss(s). For that, I am grateful.
Support Groups12/19/2018Participant in Hagatna, Guam
It has given me tools to manage my life and to cope more effectively. This has helped save my marriage!
Support Groups12/19/2018Participant in Hagatna, GU
It was truly a relief to fully recognize and speak about past experiences and relationships that have created so much anxiety, sadness and pain in my life. Working through the program gave me the ability to release and let go of these harmful feelings.
Support Groups12/18/2018Participant in Tucker, GA
The program has updated my skills that i learned in drug treatment. Very similar tools that i have learned in the past. The book was easy to read and the instructions were clear. I felt that mandy was very careing and considerate of my feelings unlike her co facilitator candace. I also appreciate that mandy has agreed to be available in the future to read any letters i may have.
Support Groups12/18/2018Participant in Hinton, AB
This program has helped me to become emotionally complete with a troubling relationship. I am so very pleased with the material and will use it again to complete some other losses. Thank you!
Support Groups12/17/2018Participant in Hinton , AB
This program has been life-changing. For years I felt I lived in a thick fog and was barely holding on with my grief. After my first Grief Recovery Method experience I felt the fog lift for the first time since my brother died. I have worked the program many times on different relationships, and am each time so amazed at the results. I feel at peace after, and appreciate the insights The Grief Recovery Method brings to my relationships, life experiences, and myself as well. I recommend it to everyone.
Support Groups12/17/2018Participant in Oakland, CA
The Grief Recovery Method allowed me to come to grips with many years of suppressed emotions about the death of my mother. I had been avoiding acknowledging the death of my mother. Until I took the Grief Recovery Method training I was unable to talk about her death freely and openly. Louanne was able to teach me how to let go. The person she partnered me with was easy to talk to. Louanne is an outstanding ambassador for the grief Recovery Method training.
Support Groups12/17/2018Participant in Concord, North Carolina