Testimonials For Support Groups
I definitely feel more at peace and have some “closure” that I had not felt before. The program “forced” me to explore my past and my loss so that I can move forward. I understand myself better than I ever have because of dealing with the past. It is hard work, but I’m so happy I went through it.
Support Groups02/29/2020Participant in Cincinnati, OH
Taking the time to unpack the feelings and thoughts connected with my grief has given me hope to break out of a negative and repetitive loop. From overarching truths about how we're taught to handle grief to specific tools to take responsibility and process ongoing feelings/thoughts, the whole program works toward an effective completion.
Support Groups02/29/2020Participant in Cincinnati, OH
It helped me with understand a lot about my losses
Support Groups02/27/2020Participant in Broken Arrow, OK
I have never known anything about this type of a grief/recovery class before, until the Lord told me on a Saturday, buy this newspaper, on it was a picture of Kerry Hager standing in a field, I felt strongly compelled to buy this paper, wanting to know about this woman. After reading her story, I knew the lord wanted me to take this class as I had been grieving for years over my 3 adult kids walking out of my life many years ago, no explanation. I had driven myself crazy wondering why, what did I do....when I called Kerry to ask about the class, she answered with the warmest most friendly voice, and said Karen, you can do this, and I will help you. She did, and I am forever grateful to this beautiful soul for her kindness, knowledge, and love in helping me walk through my grief! It made me realize I have a lot more work to do, a lot more family members both living and dead to start the process of forgiveness and letting it go....I tell everyone I know about this program, the book, and about Kerry Hager, she is simply the best, and I am signed up to take her alumni class. Kudos to Kerry, and her loving soul!
Support Groups02/27/2020Participant in Yakima, WA
I lost my mom and didn't know how to deal with it. Jocelyn it's a God sent. I realized that I have other loss that I need to deal with. Can't wait to take the class again
Support Groups02/27/2020Participant in University Park, IL
Support Groups02/27/2020Participant in Baton Rouge, LA
I'm not sure how much I really got out of the program. I don't feel much different than when I started. I think because my spouse's illness was so lengthy, I have been grieving his loss for years. I learned a few things to help me let go of some of the grief and regrets but I don't really feel any differently.
Support Groups02/27/2020Participant in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
The program encouraged valuable reflections not just on a specific loss but also on past experiences.
Support Groups02/27/2020Participant in Baton Rouge, LA
Support Groups02/27/2020Participant in Broken arrow, Ok
Support Groups02/27/2020Participant in Santa calrita, Ca
I feel a weight has been lifted.
Support Groups02/27/2020Participant in Yakima, Washington
It helped me with the loss of my mom. It had been a year. It also helped me with closure with my dad’s death from 37 years ago.
Support Groups02/27/2020Participant in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Support Groups02/27/2020Participant in Huntersville, NC
It has helped me understand how I could be a better listener to those grieving. It taught me not to interrupt someone that is crying by touching or hugging. It also taught me to LISTEN as they are sharing. Not interject my thoughts or words.
Support Groups02/27/2020Participant in Huntersville, NC
It worked for me bc even tho I had some knowledge of the information I never had the ability to truly express my grief and to truly let it out with out judgement and without being alone all the time. And having that time to concentrate I had a lot of new perspectives and thoughts as to how I am and how to improve and how to just be able to grieve.
Support Groups02/27/2020Participant in Richardson, Tx
The program through close contact with others made me realize that we all suffer grief and that others suffering was theoretically greater than mine , for example while all loss is overwhelming for the person suffering, exposure to another's loss provides perspective through compassion and understanding. My wife suffered incurable stage 4 cancer and I do feel for those in my position some aspects of the program would be beneficial in preparation for loss . This could be considered as a Pre Loss preparatory module . The difficulty would be identifying potential candidates . It would require liaison with directors at hospice and cancer institutes etc.
Support Groups02/27/2020Participant in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
It challenged my thought process about grief and loss. Helped me drill down to a root of fear.
Support Groups02/27/2020Participant in Huntersville, North Carolina
Support Groups02/27/2020Participant in Baton Rouge, LA
I feel so much better after attending this class. I made some new friends who continue to support me with the loss of my son. I highly recommend this class to anyone who has experienced a loss.
Support Groups02/26/2020Participant in SHELBYVILLE, TN
I was able to verbalize my grief in a way that helped me release it. There were emotional moments in class and while completing homework, but i felt a lifting as each class progressed. I looked forward to going to the group meetings. To be honest, in previous therapy I didn't look forward to it. This course was different and much more helpful to me. Thank you to Caryl for all of her guidance and compassion.
Support Groups02/25/2020Participant in Hamilton, NJ
What was helpful for me was completing unfinished emotional business. I did not need the units on STERBs or family messages about grief. I had already done that work in the past. But the grief timeline and goodbye letter were very helpful exercises.
Support Groups02/25/2020Participant in Hamilton, NJ
Support Groups02/25/2020Participant in Scott Afb, Il
In the years since my sons suicide it has felt like I've been drifting in a fog of pain. Since the class, I have been feeling a clarity and peace I haven't had for years. I feel that I am far more productive and self aware than I have been since before My sons death.
Support Groups02/24/2020Participant in Vancouver, Washington
Support Groups02/24/2020Participant in Dover, NJ