Testimonials For Ricki Ray
One-on-One Support05/18/2021
I realized that I am able to speak other words (regrets vs guilt) to help me cope. I need to stop acting like I am okay. Talk more about how I am feeling.
One-on-One Support04/27/2021
I have a better understanding of the myths surrounding grief and that we are not taught about grief. I learned that grief is normal and there are no set timeframes or steps. While I am grieving deeply for the loss of my husband, I have learned how to be supportive of my family as they have losses in the future, especially my grandchildren. And I plan to use the process to help me complete my relationship with my aging mother now so that I will not have regrets when she dies.
One-on-One Online Support03/17/2021
More insightfully when I am sterbing and moving quicker to apologize, forgive in my head so I can be free and acknowledging moments to let me stop festering in negative issues, and thoughts
Support Groups03/15/2021
I appreciated the fact that the book used the dictionary to give meaning to the words we hear everyday, for example "forgive". After completing the program and learning how to talk to myself, I am hopeful that forgiving myself will be attainable.
One-on-One Online Support03/10/2021
One-on-One Support02/02/2021
I feel more at ease with the complications of dealing with a living person who has been a source of losses for me. I feel lighter and able to be more objective and considered in my approach. It has helped keep my mood even.
Support Groups12/30/2020
A weight has been lifted that was a true barrier for grieving the unexpected loss of my husband. After completing the workshop and reading my letter, I can for the first time in a long time picture my husband with a love that I couldn't access previously due to the unresolved communications that blocked my heart. I feel free and truly complete; thank you for providing me with this gift! I am forever indebted to all of you, including my expert facilitator!
One-on-One Online Support12/15/2020Participant in Glendale, Arizona
Outstanding
One-on-One Support12/14/2020
I have lost a husband of 40 years. Because of Covid I am alone without family or friends around. It was comforting to share my loss with Ricki via "Zoom" - she had a good ear and was a calming influence. While I liked my appointment with Ricki, I didn't much enjoy the Grief Recovery Handbook. I understand there was a grief learning process to follow but the book 'annoyed' me. I felt the book covered too many different types of loss not related to my situation. I had very little background loss experience. I didn't feel comfortable seeking negative reasons within my relationship, although there were some undeniably. And I didn't care for the second book writer's input. I did my homework and read chapters and it wasn't until I sat with Ricki that I could put matters in perspective. I don't know how the program has worked for me. Obviously good or bad reasons listed above may stay with me and help me understand my loss as time goes on. Maybe I would have been happy just talking to Ricki but I also understand that the book gave structure to our appointment process.
One-on-One Online Support12/01/2020
READINGS ARE CLEAR AND CONCISE. HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS ARE JUST ENOUGH TO MOTIVATE YOU AND GUIDE YOU.
Support Groups11/25/2020Participant in PHOENIX, ARIZONA
I have a renewed sense of hope for the future.
Support Groups11/11/2020
I had read the book before but it was not nearly as effective as having someone to guide me through. It kept me on a schedule with a reasonable pace so I didn't read too much at one time or too little, although maybe some chapters could be shorter and maybe the course a little longer to allow for re-reading and better absorption of material. Maybe it's just because older people have much of life to reflect upon so covering 65 yrs with someone on a chart is a lot different than someone who lost someone in their twenties, so it would easier to handle. I wish the book would also include some suggestions for things like art therapy exercises and support groups online.
One-on-One Online Support09/16/2020Participant in Sun CIty, AZ
I learned how do deal with grief 20 yrs old
One-on-One Support08/31/2020Participant in Phoenix, AZ
It has helped me process the loss of my Son. It has helped to put things in perspective and helped me to move forward with the loss of my dear son
One-on-One Support08/29/2020Participant in phoenix, Arizona
The program has helped me work through my grief with the support of others who are experiencing similar feelings. The facilitator was awesome and help guide me through some very difficult feelings but the end result was worth it.
One-on-One Online Support08/21/2020Participant in PHOENIX, Arizona
It helped. Me to see and understand how my "guilt" was regret ND how to learn and move forward through the grief
One-on-One Support08/17/2020Participant in Mesa, Az
Support Groups05/08/2020Participant in Glendale, AZ
I was able to work through the grief of losing my mom. I learned very important life skills helping me deal with other losses in my life. And I am better equipped to be supportive of others who are suffering loss.
Support Groups12/18/2019Participant in Sun City West, Arizona
Support Groups12/18/2019Participant in Peoria, AZ - Arizona
IM NOT GOING TO SAY THAT IT WORKED OR DIDNT WORK FOR ME. IT DID ENLIGHTEN ME TO VIEW SITUATIONS DIFFERENTLY. I THINK I WALKED IN EXPECTING MY HEART TO BE FIXED & NOT TO BE SO SAD. THE HARDEST THING IN THE PROGRAM WAS EXPECTING TO FIND FORGIVENESS OR GIVE FORGIVENESS IN THE STATEMENTS & GRAPH. IT WAS AS IF THERE WAS A FAULT FINDING MISSION IN THAT PORTION & FOR MY INSTANCE THAT IS WRONG. MY HEART HAS EXPERIENCED A LOSS & HAVING TO FIND FORGIVENESS WAS NOT WHAT I WAS SEARCHING FOR.
Support Groups12/15/2019Participant in Glendale, AZ
Helped me to see how we grieve and how to be a listener. Helped me to process my grief.
Support Groups12/15/2019Participant in Phoenix, Az
Support Groups12/15/2019Participant in Glendale, AZ
Helping Children With Loss11/05/2019Participant in Peoria, AZ