Testimonials For Tamara Bolthouse, ADVANCED
The later stages of the workshop were especially helpful in guiding me towards a less consuming sense of loss. The facilitator I worked with was super supportive and made sure that I felt safe and not alone. She encouraged me to dig up and write about my feelings rather than just my thoughts.
One-on-One Online Support04/02/2023Participant in Auburn, California
Initial course completed but I’m continuing to work one on one thru ZOOM as I find it extremely helpful and enlightening.
Support Groups08/06/2022
I highly recommend this program to anyone grieving. I am so much better because of the Grief Recovery Method!!! Thank you Tamara and GRM!!!!
One-on-One Online Support11/22/2021
I now see that I don’t have to work on all my problems at once. I can peel one layer off at a time by working on one person or situations at a time.
Support Groups09/11/2021
Support Groups09/08/2021
It has given me a clear way to heal from the grief and losses I've had in my life. Thank you for this amazing book, group and most of all 5 star Facilitator!
Support Groups08/03/2021
The Grief Recovery program helped me to understand how unresolved deep loss that I've experienced has prevented me from having meaningful relationships in my life. I was able to identify and complete these unresolved losses and have since had the freedom to reengage with important family. Not only that, but after I referred the program to my wife and she experienced similar healing, we then purchased 10 copies of the book and have seen profound change in multiple family members! I couldn't recommend the Grief Recovery Method any higher!
Support Groups07/30/2021
I was able to have really good dialogue with my boys about moving and pet loss.
Helping Children With Loss06/29/2021
gave me tools to address grief, loss and trauma. The beginning was difficult and stressful as I had no previous experience with a program at all let alone a program that deals with long term issues. I will need to finish my work to gain most out of it but thankfully I have the tools
One-on-One Online Support03/03/2021
One-on-One Online Support10/25/2020Participant in online, ohio
One-on-One Online Support10/12/2020Participant in Chandler, AZ
This program was like taking a breath of fresh air after being underwater for a long time. Working with Tamara helped me in so many ways, but it has given me the opportunity to feel free from my grief and find a love for my life again. Tamara was not only kind and welcoming, but she listened intently and gave feedback that I needed to hear. I did not feel like I was talking to myself but that for the first time somebody was listening and wanted to help. I learned so much from this program and I am so thankful to feel like I have my life back.
One-on-One Support10/08/2020Participant in Phoenix, AZ
I enjoyed it very much. I learned a lot. But h it still hasn't helped me with missing my husband and crying. Also figuring out how to survive with out my husband.
Support Groups09/24/2020Participant in Tusan, Arizona
The best thing I learned is that grief is not about being a broken person, but having a broken heart. I learned and value the idea that part of what keeps a person stuck emotionally is having incomplete communication with a relationship that is no longer there. Being able to take time to articulate significant emotional statements, and deal with unspoken pain helps to bring closure to the pain and carry the relationship forward in a better way. I learned so much.
One-on-One Online Support09/16/2020Participant in TUCSON, AZ
I was able to define my losses more easily or for the first time. I was able to decrease the pain of loss, not the memory. I was able to find resolution in relationships that I did not have before. I was able to see myself through more truthful eyes. I understood how as a child, I had no power or effectiveness in outcomes and developed inappropriate emotional responses to adult/child situations. I liked myself better and stopped blaming me for things I had no control over.
One-on-One Online Support04/02/2020Participant in Tucson, Arizona
To my amazement, I learned a lot more about my self, my emotions, cultural background, customs and upbringing. How they can hinder or help you. With this new knowledge, insight and understanding, I will be able to help others more effectively. I’m thankful and appreciative for the opportunity I had to take Tamara’s class. May the Lord bless you and keep you, And my the Lord make His face to shine upon you and give you peace.
Helping Children With Loss03/13/2020Participant in Tucson, Az
I found the Grief Recovery Method to be a wonderful and positive way of working through issues I have held onto since childhood. My parents divorced when I was 5 and I really never paid attention to how much it affected me throughout my lifetime. Through this process, I have realized the ways I have sabotaged my success because of fear. My inner child was so crushed from the past that I was having trouble understanding why I could not move forward on certain issues as an adult. One of the profound things I learned is how important it is to express apologies, forgiveness and significant emotional statements aloud to another living person. I still don’t quite understand why that is so powerful, but it is! I feel like I have permission to “feel”. Thank you for this class. It was life changing!
Helping Children With Loss01/29/2020Participant in Tucson, AZ
By taking this class, I learned to correct some myth that's used in our daily language and conversation which may have devastating effects on all of us. I also became aware of how important it is to complete your loss, regardless of age.
Helping Children With Loss01/29/2020Participant in Tucson, AZ, AZ
I volunteer in a homeless shelter for women and it has given me a greater understanding of their situation Just by askinking a few questions I have a greater understanding and I am able to understand the importance of listening with your heart. My granddaughter lost her father to suicide this past year and I have been able to help her talk about him and let her know it is ok to grieve, her mom my daughter is going through the program on a one on one with Tamara and is so grateful. It has opened my eyes to the fact that my response to loss must change and I believe it has, thank you for this program.
Helping Children With Loss01/29/2020Participant in Tucson, Arizona
Helping Children With Loss01/29/2020Participant in Tucson, Az
I see this as an ongoing exercise. Having just learned the skills to handle Grief/Loss, i hope i can make myself do it. It is difficult work and its good to have someone to be accountable to to push you along gently.
One-on-One Support10/24/2019Participant in Marana, AZ
One-on-One Support09/03/2019Participant in Tucson , Az
Grief is a long and winding road, and along the way certain people and experiences offer rest and encouragement. The Grief Recovery Method was one of these rest stops for me. Being able to talk about the pain and confusion that came with my loss allowed me to step outside of it for a moment and to breathe. The ideas presented and the work required gave back a little bit of control not over what happens in life, but over how I respond. The support of the facilitator and the other participants was both sweet and empowering. While my journey is far from finished, I am grateful for this program and the insights that I gained from it.
Support Groups06/06/2019Participant in Tucson, Arizona
The system worked well for me. Despite the recent and still painful death of Mother I realized that the program helped me forgive and apologize to my Father and understand our relationship.
Support Groups06/03/2019