Testimonials For Support Groups
Support Groups11/14/2022Participant in Bryan, Ohio
Excellent program, facilitator and material
Support Groups11/14/2022Participant in ONLINE, ONLINE
Understanding of the myths of grief was very helpful. Being heard by the other participants was appreciated. Having new tools to complete the grief cycle will be used again.
Support Groups11/14/2022Participant in Bryan, Ohio
Before the course, what I saw mostly was the loss, gaping void of what was no longer there, the betrayal, the abandonment, the wrongness of it all, and my own victimhood. There was so much evidence of it always in front of me, all the time. The triggers were ever present and I at their mercy! Through the course, I found many valuable insights: - empathy for myself through the review of my loss history and patterns - compassionate acceptance of my role in the loss(es) I was grieving - forgiveness for myself as well as the other person(s) - evidence of all the love and goodness that was ALSO present in my relationship with the person(s) in question, even if it was in the past - a chance to finally communicate so much that had been left unspoken between me and the other person(s) All this helped heal my pain at a level I haven't experienced before! It's not that the pain doesn't come up anymore, however it doesn't feel as raw, as gripping as it used to be. I have found ways to soothe and console myself in more meaningful, love-focused ways. It has helped me get unstuck in many areas of my life. It's still a process, but the progress I have felt and others have commented on is remarkable. I am very grateful to have found this program.
Support Groups11/14/2022Participant in Mississauga, ON
The grief recovery method helped me learn a lot about myself specially in the emotional aspect. I am not an emotional person as I am more of a stoic but I learned from grief recovery that it is perfectly ok to feel and express your feelings, in fact it is very beneficial and liberating. I also learned to listen to others without judging them. I learned about the relationship graph where you can examine and be aware of your deepest emotions that you experienced with the person or event that you are grieving about. I also learned about the STERBS or the unhealthy habits we develop to deal with grief. I also learned about completion through apologies, forgiveness and acknowledgement. Overall, it was a great learning experience. Thank you.
Support Groups11/13/2022Participant in Baltimore, MD
I liked the way the program broke down the work one step at a time. I didn't know how I was going to tackle the grief / loss of my childhood because of my narcissist mom. But each week broke down difficult steps to manageable ones.
Support Groups11/13/2022Participant in Valencia, Ca
I really enjoyed it, I learned a lot and helped me to let it go of the past hurts and keep on with my life.
Support Groups11/13/2022Participant in Valencia, CA
The definition of grief has a deeper meaning than just a loss of a love one.
Support Groups11/13/2022Participant in Valencia, California
I have never written a good bye letter and I feel like I am free from thoughts that I never could say outloud. I 10/10 recommend this to everyone, as everyone looses someone.
Support Groups11/12/2022Participant in Fairbanks, Alaska
I think it took a load of my shoulder and gave me a sense of direction
Support Groups11/12/2022Participant in Hanover, Md
It has helped me understand grief and given me a way to improve my life.
Support Groups11/10/2022Participant in Brownfield, Texas
Support Groups11/10/2022Participant in Brownfield, Texas
Things I learned can/may be applied to other areas of life.
Support Groups11/10/2022Participant in Brownfield, Texas
With this tool I have found a peace. It is my hope that others will seek and use this tool to find their peace.
Support Groups11/10/2022Participant in Brownfield, TX
The Grief Recovery Method is a wonderful program. The presentation of this program method truly opened my eyes and my heart to a different way of healing. I have already recommended the program to other family and friends. I am very thankful that I participated in this program.
Support Groups11/10/2022Participant in Brownfield, Texas
I am very grateful for the initial recommendation of the Grief Recovery Method book. I began to read it as soon as I received it. I also began to share what I was learning with others. We as a group decided to ask Fr. Peter Gelfer to be our facilitator which he agreed to do so. It has been a grate blessing. I have continued to use the tools he provided.
Support Groups11/10/2022Participant in Long Beach, CA
It just ended yesterday and I am still processing. Much improvement has occurred but there are still some leftover feelings of grief so I will have to continue the process in some way.
Support Groups11/09/2022Participant in San Diego, California
I had 1st come in 2001 to work the program on my late wife. I got to work with Russell Friedman and ended working on my Dad who was still alive. I went home and continued to work with a GRM counselor on my wife and on others. When my brother died I knew where to go. I hadn't done this in years and decided to reach out to the Institute. I chose Sandy b/c of availability and cost. She was so worth it.
Support Groups11/09/2022Participant in Los Angeles, CA
I continue to use the skills taught in the class.
Support Groups11/09/2022Participant in Royal Oak, Mi
This was incredibly therapeutic and essential for my personal growth and healing.
Support Groups11/09/2022Participant in Edmonton, AB
The Grief Recovery Method helped me come to terms with the unravelling of my marriage, the loss of the relationship with the person I thought I would spend my life with. It forced me to look at both the good and the bad aspects of my relationship through a commitment to total honesty. For the last year I have been very focused on villainizing my ex-spouse from a place of hurt, anger and grief. Through the relationship graph, I was able to look back and see that there were moments that were good in the relationship, and those needed to be acknowledged as a part of my healing journey. Writing the letter at the very end of the program was incredibly therapeutic, being able to say the things that I have maybe said to others about my relationship, but never had the opportunity to say to my ex-spouse. I am incredibly grateful that the Grief Recovery Method found me!
Support Groups11/09/2022Participant in Edmonton, Alberta
This program helped me to look at grief and loss through a completely different lense. I saw that things I did not realize we're losses were tremendous losses. I plan on using the Grief Recovery Method to work through many other losses I have experienced.
Support Groups11/09/2022Participant in Royal Oak, MI
I've been working on my personal growth since 2008. This programme was really helpful compared to the courses, reading and coaching I've done so far. The Grief Recovery Method helped me deal with some upsetting features of my life, that I couldn't before. Jess' empathy and listening, and her ability to speak into what I was feeling made it possible. I did this with an incredible group of people too. I'll never forget it.
Support Groups11/09/2022Participant in Aberdeenshire, Aberdeenshire
I now have processes and methods to become complete with any relationship. I feel I have more work to do to get complete with the relationship with my Dad but I do have a way to work on it now. I would have liked the program to be a bit longer to help me get in the habit of completing relationships.
Support Groups11/09/2022Participant in london, Flintshire