Testimonials For George Velarde
I felt George was empathetic and it was easy to relate to him. I believe he truly understood what I was going through and I felt he was trustworthy to share my personal pain with him.
One-on-One Support09/14/2023Participant in Reno, Nevada
One-on-One Support07/19/2023Participant in Sparks, NV
The program was very helpful not only in helping me realize the source for a lot of my grief, but how to ultimately recover from it. As someone who can often be described as a skeptic and someone set in their own ways, at the outset I was skeptical the program would work for me. However, as the program went on, the materials and the instructor helped me work through this, explain to me what forgiveness is and is not, and ultimately start the process of recovery. By the end of the program I genuinely felt that I had healed from the relationship grief I was experiencing - It didn't weigh on me anymore, and recounting events did not result in the intense anger and rage it once did. More importantly, I now have the tools to apply the method to other areas of my life.
One-on-One Support01/20/2023Participant in Reno, NV
I learned so much about grief and how it pertains to my every day life. Through this class and book, I revisit my understanding of grief. It prepares me for extraordinary events and day to day life.
Support Groups05/17/2021
Support Groups04/26/2021
To be honest I originally didn’t sign up for the class because I thought I needed it. I did it to get my wife help coping with the death of her mother. It was the only way I could talk her into getting help. After the first class I left there feeling like I could actually get something out of this. I never realized how many layers of grief there was and how much it was truly affecting my life. It showed me that I was still caring so much pain and heartache from past deaths and lost relationships. I realized how much my relationship with my father had a grapple over me. George took the material and really showed me how to deal with my grief. Allowing me to open up and let go of the things that were weighing me down. It also helped me be a stronger and healthier emotional support for my wife. I can’t thank George enough for taking time not only to help me and my wife but all the other folks dealing with grief.
Support Groups04/26/2021
George was compassionate and he offered insight into my grief that helped with the healing process. I felt safe to share difficult memories, and we walked through it together. I saw God help me forgive and heal from the pain that was associated with the relationship, where I am able to move forward with hope and freedom in Jesus. I'm so thankful for this program and George is an incredible Pastor and friend.
One-on-One Support01/26/2020Participant in Reno, NV
The program as well as the facilitator, George Velarde, were both such an incredible tool to help me work through my grief. I cannot recommend this program enough. In such a heavy culture of diminishing grief, I am thankful that this exists.
One-on-One Support11/30/2019Participant in Reno, Nevada
everytime I read the book it was either a lightbulb went off or the book was reading my deepest thoughts and feelings. It brought so much insight into how I Grieve and a deep understanding of the why and how’s. The homework assignments were crucial in how they not only cultivated my self awareness but the group allowed a space for me to say what I needed to say out loud and bring my loss’ to light. Since GRM-I have already experienced 2 great loss’ (the death of my sister, and my grandmothers dementia). During this I was able to process the loss in a healthy way. My husband and my mother both verbally said they noticed how well I’m responding to the circumstances. I’m not reacting out of anger or isolating myself. I believe this group is SO crucial in helping complete past loss’ and coping with current or future circumstances or loss’. I’m very grateful for this program!
Support Groups04/14/2019Participant in Reno, Nevada
Although it was difficult to look back and actually write things out, it helped me move out of so much pain. I wanted to be able to say to myself, “I did this to make my life better.” The stars on this question aren’t working and I want to say “Outstanding”
Support Groups04/14/2019Participant in Reno , Nevada
Support Groups12/14/2018Participant in Las Vegas, NV
My son passed from SIDS in 2009, it's been almost a decade and the healing from this class was so amazing!
Support Groups12/09/2018Participant in Reno, NV
Very helpful. Thank you.
Support Groups12/02/2018Participant in Reno, NV
The program has helped me process and finalize not only past hurts but has also opened my eyes as to how to respond compassionately and intentionally to others that may be struggling with grief/loss experiences.
Support Groups12/02/2018Participant in Reno, NV
It helped me in terms of managing my grief - making me realize a lot of things and also the techniques and skills that will help me manage my emotions. It also made me realize that this will be a constant learning process.
Support Groups12/02/2018Participant in Reno, Nevada
It was good to talk about and to experience better ways of handing grief.
Support Groups12/02/2018Participant in Reno, NV
Good program. Need to apply daily
Support Groups12/02/2018Participant in Reno, NV
Support Groups11/26/2018Participant in Reno, NV
One-on-One Support11/26/2018Participant in Reno, Nv
This program was a game changer in dealing with my grief. I lost my 5 week old nephew to SIDS in 2009 and thought I had worked through the grieving process. However since taking this class I feel like I have a healthy closure and I'm not haunted with fear and regret. George did such a great job in setting an example of how to do the work and was vulnerable with his story. This was very helpful. I loved this class
Support Groups11/11/2018Participant in Reno , NV