Testimonials For Support Groups
Support Groups02/25/2019Participant in Aberdeen, Maryland
My youngest son, 46 yrs old, committed suicide in my home. The loss was the deepest experience of death I have ever experienced. My husband died a few years ago from cancer. Going thru the dying process with him was so different, as I was expecting his death. I was not expecting the sudden death of my son. I was lost, in deep, deep emotional pain. I was willing to go to any length to get thru the pain. I did support groups, one on one counseling, and GRM. GRM was so strong in taking me thru the steps to work thru that pain. It was the hardest thing I have ever done. I needed to face the feelings and do the (emotional) work so I could find peace in my life. Peace is what I found. I am so very, very grateful to GRM program. A few words re: our facilitator; Cindy Cook. Cindy was patient; totally supportive to each of us; if one of us had a particularly rough, painful week, Cindy was there for us. She was absolutely amazing!!!!! To get to begin to have some-type of normal life is such a gift. To get to pass on by going back to my volunteer work is a true miracle. Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you!!!
Support Groups02/25/2019Participant in Vancouver, Washington
Helped me to focus on what I needed to release
Support Groups02/25/2019Participant in San Diego, CA
This program has completely shifted the way I view my relationship with grief and loss. It has opened my mind and heart to the deeper possibilities in healing from tragedy and loss of relationships. This program was simply a game changer in my grieving process, and I see so many ways it can be applied to my life now that I have the skills to use the action based pieces. I recommend this program frequently to anyone who has suffered a loss, and cannot say enough wonderful things about it. I am extremely grateful that the bereavement center in my city has offered this class at such a reasonable cost, and I wish it was more widely available to those who may have financial limitations.
Support Groups02/25/2019Participant in Vancouver, WA
This class was excellent and help me identify things in my life that I was struggling with
Support Groups02/25/2019Participant in Aberdeen , Maryland
Support Groups02/24/2019Participant in Aberdeen, Maryland
I have been able to grieve in a very healthy way. Thank you
Support Groups02/24/2019
I was able to identify my mother's behaviors as abusive I learned she was not there for me emotionally growing up.. so I had to deal with this Liss as well as her physical death.. j had Ben very bitter and angry about her choice of behaviors over the years. The homework and design of this book is the best support group material I have dealt with.. I was able to learn how to deal with the losses in a more constructive manner and completely forgive and let go. I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my chest. I am a social worker, and have facilitated many courses.. and groups.. and attended many. Excellent material. I have done serious health issues. And it affects my learning ability..I found Wendy was able to keep my attention, and assisted whenever I needed additional explanations of help to complete my homework.. she was available before group and stayed after if we had any questions.. I am very grateful for all the suppirt we all had in this group..
Support Groups02/24/2019Participant in Fredericton, NB
The program worked because the facilitator actually cared about those whom were in the class. She was well knowledgeable to various aspects of loss but made it where each person could comprehend it easily. Each assignment was throughly prepared and student interactive. As educator myself I appreciate how she grouped us accordingly and it was so on point. Wow, how did she know who to place together. Each person brought out the true emotions in a very relaxed environment. I wanted to feel better and free from the pain from a marriage that ended unexpectedly. And that's exactly what I received freedom from the baggage of pain,humiliation and loss that I onced carried. Flying free !! Sometimes life happens so quickly and we don't get to catch our breath this class gave me my second wind.
Support Groups02/21/2019Participant in Concord , North Carolina
It helped me focus some issues and writing the letter was good for releasing.
Support Groups02/19/2019Participant in Chicago, Ill
The workshop was amazing, more than I could have ever hoped for. I received new information, and processed my loss while I was there, having "moved" from where I was before attending. I continue to receive "ah-ha" moments to this day and am feeling a drive to continue to go deeper and learn more. This work was more than I could have hoped for. I have a new perception of how I view everything and everyone. I will always be grateful. My desire is that I will use this work to help people simply by approaching them differently, listening with more compassion and empathy and truly having unconditional love for all.
Support Groups02/11/2019Participant in Fort Lauderdale, FL
I felt numb going into class/ and thought I was doing fine with the loss but after several classes i discovered grief that i was ignoring I opened up with help of a facilitator and discovered feelings i had buried, My personal grief is not over just in a different stage. Taking GRM class was very benenficial to me and would highly reccomend program to others
Support Groups02/11/2019Participant in VANCOUVER, WA
Support Groups02/05/2019Participant in Westport, Ct
I was finally able to move past grief that was challenging my daily life.
Support Groups02/04/2019Participant in Monroe, Nc
GR is amazing! Sharon is well spoken and truly understands where you are coming from. Sidenote:This survey is to long
Support Groups02/04/2019Participant in Santa Clarita, cA
(a) I was not alone, there were others grieving in many different ways. (b) The professionalism, knowledge, well prepared for sessions, empathetic and kind, managed sessions well so all could speak, there to speak on an individual basis. Julie Coulson knows her profession well and does excellent work to help others that are having problems. 5 Stars from me to this lady (note- Julie treated no different from others, we were all treated equally). I learned to apologize for being angry mostly for dying and for the VERY few misunderstandings we had. I forgave myself for not being able to save my partners life. In a short paragraph I wrote of all things I appreciated about my partner respecting me, loving me for who and I what am, sharing, always being there for me, protecting me, teaching me how to protect myself when alone. We were best friends, lovers and soon to become life partners as he was going to ask me to marry him. I have all the same feelings for my partner as he did for me. I have let go of a deeply saddened heart and find I can now smile for the right reasons. This program will only work if: (a) A person is 100% HONEST. (b) A personi is willing to do the homework. (c) Hopefully a person can share with others within their group.
Support Groups01/31/2019Participant in Hagersville, Ontario
It gave me an outlet to others who were experiencing loss themselves. I had an experience to be able to talk about my mom briefly to others that weren't "in my circle of family/friends". I don't feel the last of the homework with making the grief chart, letter any better, for me anyway. I don't feel I need to write a letter (last weeks homework) to my Mother who passed away recently. I think that is suited best for someone who has lost someone that may have been estranged from, not see in years, or fighting with. Doesn't suit my situation. Perhaps in follow up groups, it would be more suited to do a small presentation about our loved one or a letter can be drafted up to the loved one who passed. I think options should be provided for the last class/or session. I feel that a couple others in the group may have interrupted other group members as they were expressing issues, feelings and thoughts about their own loss .
Support Groups01/30/2019Participant in Hagersville, ON
Support Groups01/27/2019Participant in Sedalia, Mo
I understood grief in the "traditional" sense of the "stages". Anger THEN depression, etc. The GRM helped me to understand why I was never comfortable with the stages and was often shamed if I felt something other that what I was 'supposed' to at the 'time' I was supposed to feel it. I was able to work through MY grief without feeling ashamed. The format of the homework helped me to understand what I was feeling and why and what to do with it in a constructive manner. I was able to grieve over my loss but had tangible information in which to move forward in a healthy way.
Support Groups01/27/2019Participant in Sedalia, MO
This program and teaching reached me stronger than others I had taken years ago.
Support Groups01/23/2019Participant in Peoria, Arizona
The first class I arrived unable to feel any emotions , extremely depressed and ready to give up on life. By the last class I was feeling 100% better and have continued to improve daily as I deal with other losses
Support Groups01/22/2019Participant in Yakima, Wa
The program helped me to look at my losses , relationships and come to terms with them both. It helped me to achieve closure with long term losses. I also learned how to be a truly good listener.
Support Groups01/22/2019Participant in Flemington, NJ
Support Groups01/22/2019Participant in Flemington , Nj
Support Groups01/22/2019Participant in Flemington, New Jersey