Testimonials For FRANCINE MASTERSON, Minister of Grief and Relationships
I better understand how to recover from grief thanks to the myths that were debunked and the skills introduced to me. The program is effective and I was able to attain relief from a specific loss that I was grieving. The skills I attained will also enable me to better support others that are grieving. My instructor/therapist was particularly experienced and capable. I remember the sense of relief I felt after my first session with her, especially her deep empathy.
One-on-One Support05/01/2023Participant in Phoenix, AZ
I feel more at ease and calmer when thinking of my childhood
One-on-One Support12/06/2022Participant in Phoenix, AZ
The work I completed around my mom's death has enabled me to be at peace in my soul. As painful as it was, I have begun to experience joy again.
One-on-One Support08/29/2021
One-on-One Online Support05/25/2021
One-on-One Support04/01/2021
I became aware of how this could help other people with their own grief and that of children.
Helping Children With Loss10/25/2020Participant in Phoenix , AZ
I participated in a pilot program , When children grieve with Francine Masterson. I thought it was very valuable to be able to identify the " emotional Energy Check list" for children." Beginning to learn how to respond by allowing the child to talk about a lost. Reviewing the relationship to help the child discover the things they wished had ended different, better or more was very enlightening. There is a lot more to learn about this topic. This pilot program has helped me to see things through a different Lens. I wish I had had this method when my children were growing up... Thank you Francine! Ina Bourgeois
One-on-One Support10/25/2020
I was thrilled and honored to do the Children Grief Recovery pilot program with Francine. It is an amazing useful tool for helping children deal with loss. It helps transcend traditional thinking in helping children grieve. I like the action-oriented approach that provided concrete suggestions of things to say and do with a child to help acknowledge the loss and to complete the process of grieving in the healthiest of ways. Sadly, we do not always teach our children useful skills to deal with the feelings caused by losses, large and small because we do not know how. This program benefits all parents, teachers, counselors and others who interact with children on a regular basis. Francine is one of the best facilitators I have ever experienced in a group and individual setting. She is a true asset to the Grief Recovery Method and I believe anyone who has the opportunity to work with her will receive many of the gifts the program has to offer. Most importantly learning guidelines and tools for helping children develop a lifelong, healthy response to loss.
One-on-One Support10/25/2020
I have forgiven myself and others and don’t live in shame anymore
One-on-One Support04/22/2020Participant in phoenix, AZ
As a person with chronic illness, I was grateful that i could meet with Francine via Skype. I have done a good bit of grief & loss work before but wanted to dig deeper for more healing. Her commitment to listen without any interruptions of insights or judgements was very helpful. I appreciate the histograph and relationship graph. It was good to acknowledge all the areas that worked and didn't work in each relationship. I feel the activity section of the book that has you write out recovery components - apologies, forgiveness and unspoken feelings is duplicated in the completion letter. This redundancy made me feel bored and frustrated with the process. I did it for my first person but skipped to the letter for my second one since it contained exactly the same material as the recovery component list. I would urge you to make the process less tedious by having the person write the recovery components straight into the completion letter - since the material is exactly the same! My greatest current grief is loss of ability due to a chronic illness. There is nothing that helps me process this grief. I wish the book was broader in scope. Instead it gives a process to deal with relational grief. In future printings, I hope it expands to include all types of grief. And also eliminate the redundant 2nd step of writing out a recovery component list.
One-on-One Online Support03/09/2020Participant in Phoenix, AZ
Outstanding experience.
One-on-One Support03/02/2020Participant in Phoenix, AZ
I am able to speak about my loved one freely now without shutting down. I speak of the great times we shared together often. I am able to set aside the image of my loved one dying in front of me and think of all of the smiles, great times and talks that I had instead of just the negative images.
One-on-One Support12/17/2019Participant in San Antonio , TX
I have been able to deal with alot of my unresolved anger and am easier to get along with and more loving and kind. I am happier and am taking time to be creative and to play.
One-on-One Support11/18/2019Participant in Sahuarita, Arizona
I was given the book with a friend and about halfway through I knew I needed someone to get through this process with me. I didn’t want to open up to a family member or friend; for me, it was better to open up to a grief counselor. I’m so grateful.
One-on-One Support11/05/2019Participant in Sedona , AZ
I began this process after receiving the The Grief Recovery Method book from a friend. I read the entire first part and realized I needed counseling support to help me through the activities. While I could have worked with a family member or good friend, I really wanted to work with someone who didn't know me that well and who would have my full attention throughout the 7 weeks. I went online and read several biographies on the many counselors and found Francine Masterson; I knew I made the right choice after the first session. Francine is a gifted listener and guide throughout this process, I cannot thank her enough for her kindness, empathy, and patient listening over these several weeks. She has been a tremendous blessing to me.
One-on-One Support10/29/2019Participant in Sedona, AZ
As a retired hospice nurse and a Christian, I felt that I knew the value of forgiveness and thought that I had forgiven my mom for everything. Francine was able to guide me to such a deep level of understanding that I was able to reconnect with my mom in a way I never thought would have been possible. My memories and my story is different now than it has been since her death in 2011. My only regret is that I didn't find Francine years earlier...My new perspective has been lifechanging... Forever blessed by the work of The Grief Recovery Method and the insightful and skilled Grief Recovery Method Specialist, Francine Masterson.
One-on-One Support08/19/2019Participant in Nashville, Tn
I am using the grief recovery method to deal with several areas of my life. Specifically a timeline surrounding money. I have recently read the Moving On book and feel this has helped me even more in looking at my past relationships. Great examples in the books that I can relate to.
One-on-One Support08/11/2019Participant in Phoenix, AZ
One-on-One Support08/08/2019Participant in CAMP VERDE, AZ
One-on-One Support07/30/2019
Helped me feel a lot of my feelings I’ve never felt before. Never cried so hard or long or as much in those few weeks then I have my whole life time! Thank you !
One-on-One Online Support07/01/2019
This was one of the best decisions I've ever made for my life. These sessions have taught me how to cope with lifes every day struggles, in a way that actually gets to the root of the issue, so that I do not "get stuck" ever again. I was not able to communicate my emotions before I took these sessions . My grief recovery counselor gave me tools that I will now use for the rest of my life and teach to my children and anyone else who is willing to learn them. I recommend you every chance I get !
One-on-One Support05/01/2019
The program truly helped me get closure and removed guilt and brought healing.
One-on-One Support01/31/2019
One-on-One Support11/29/2018