Testimonials for our Certification Training Program
I wish I had a group like this to heal my grief 14 years ago. Now that I've experienced one like it, I feel inspired and motivated to see how I can bring this work into my communities! Sandi is an exceptional speaker who engaged, supported, and encouraged each and every one of us. She has tremendous knowledge and expertise on the subject as well as on marketing--two huge bonuses for those of us trying to get out there to create opportunities to reduce isolation and pain while promote healing and connection! I think what would have helped is to encourage us to take bio breaks as needed outside of the designated breaks since the trainings can be quite long! I haven't poked around in the portal yet, but I think it would be helpful to know at the beginning of the training whether or not the slides would be shared with us. Sandi did let us know that we can take screenshots, but having the slides would make things a lot easier and would have helped me be more present. Thank you again for an unforgettable experience. I am so grateful to be able to experience this depth of recovery and look forward to even more.
01/14/2026
The grief recovery method training put into perspective for me how grief is the foundation on which we are raised upon. Going through this training has lifted me, removed years of boulders and rocks I didn't believe ever could be removed. Today, I am lighter and can breathe better. My heart feels clearer.
01/13/2026
When I lost my son there was absolutely no type of support anywhere for me someone referred me to the grief recovery method support group in my experience there instantly inspired me to want to be a bigger part of spreading this type of help. Coming to the 4-day certification and being taught by Sandy Derby I am a better woman I am a better grief specialist because of it I would absolutely recommend this to everyone
01/13/2026
I signed up with a heart to help others, I was overwhelmed by how much this training helped me too.
01/13/2026
I cannot begin to express how this 4-day extravaganza of learning, healing, heart-sharing & heart-witnessing has transformed my perspective, my self, and my body, but I'll do my best to convey what I can. Sandi is hands-down amazing, one-of-a-kind, and highly skilled in this arena, and her skillset paired with your marketing strategies has made it quite clear to me that I'm strongly called to become a successful GRM Specialist. I shared with Sandi at the end of the training in our goodbye speeches, that I'm a 96% introvert who begrudgingly registered for this group training (because my human dislikes group work and break-out rooms, and I'm so glad I listened to my knowing in signing up for this because Sandi sharing her story in the way she did, from the heart and yet not at all anesthetized, spoke to me in a big way. I've been struggling to find & land my calling since I retired from holistic physio and closed my practice due to burn-out and compassion fatigue, and I realized very quickly from listening to Sandi's story that that I was intuitively or spiritually called to register for this training because this is my calling. The group format was highly valuable in learning & relating to others, and offered a breadth & depth I wouldn't have ever reached doing this entirely on my own. I'm excited to complete the online certification and weave this training into my website & current caseload. Sandi is an inspiration - her story parallels mine in a lot of ways, and while we both have our own unique experiences, visions, & knowledge, it was incredibly valuable for me to see someone on the other side of the hard life living their dream.
01/13/2026
I found the training to be very informative and believe that it will enhance my practice with clients. The instructor was very knowledgeable and supportive as we completed the method ourselves and then provided knowledge and support to navigate our new role as Specialists.
12/15/2025
My training was wonderful. Ed was very attentive and knowledgeable about the process and modeled what he expected from us. The one thing that would have helped me would be an actual graph, even a made up one, that I could hold in my hand as an example. I am a visual learner, and this would have helped me get it quicker. Personally, this training helped me on a journey I had already begun. It let me know I was going in the right direction and provided tools to get there quickly. I already have some professional prospects to use this model with. I am excited about growing my knowledge and getting comfortable using this model to assist others.
12/15/2025
Ed did a wonderful job keeping everyone alert and involved. His heart showed!
12/15/2025
Very impressed with the instructor, she was an excellent teacher!
12/14/2025
Ed is extremely knowledgeable about the grief recovery method. He helped me to answer some questions I have held on to for a long time. He also helped me to identify some things I didnt know I felt. Thanks to his guidance I was able to get past some of my own grief and learn to help others on their recovery journey.
12/12/2025
Every person can benefit from Grief Recovery. Everyone desires something or multiple things in their life to be different, better, or more. This class helps you to process those things and look at them in a new way.
12/12/2025
The program and training was a wonderful and educational experience that not only taught me how to help others with grief and loss. But also helped me face and heal some of my own grief through the training process.
11/23/2025
Great training!
11/21/2025
This was by far one of the best professional trainings I’ve attended. I left feeling confident and more knowledgeable about grief and loss than ever before. The instructor was very compassionate and knowledgeable, being sure that all participants were heard and understood.
11/21/2025
This was an excellent training ; Sandi was a fantastic coach and the space in which we all interacted was a wonderfully safe space, conductive to great exchanges, discoveries, learings and more. I highly recommend it. Thanks !
11/16/2025
I participated in this training because I am grieving my dog who died last year but at the end I worked my unresolved grief related to my father. I wasn't expecting that, but the truth is that when my dog died, I realized that he was fathering me. My dog made me feel safe in a way that I guess daughters feel with their dads. I never had a dad, as my father has always been absent. We don't speak since more than 12 years ago, and this was my decision but I have issues with anger management and reactivity which I now hope that have been resolved thanks to the completion that I went through. I can't wait to find the time and energy a.s.a.p to work on more relationships of mine through the method. I already feel lighter and I hope that I will feel even more lighter after working the other relationships.
11/13/2025
Absolutely outstanding in every way. Sandy Derby was incredibly competent, confident and outstanding in her presentation. Her vulnerability made the 4 days so more real, emotional and soulful. How it could’ve been better is beyond me. Well done GRI!
11/11/2025
I just completed my 2nd 4-day GRM certification program. It was outstanding. I have been involved with the GRM program for about 3 years, but because of health reasons, I was not able to start working with people. Taking the course a 2nd time has not only given me the tools and knowledge to help people with the GRM, but also the confidence that I will actually be able to help people and make a difference. I am grateful for the GRM trainers and coaches, and I am excited to get out and work the program.
10/07/2025
Everyone can benefit from Grief Recovery, it's an tool that allows people to release unhealthy emotional baggage in a safe space.
10/05/2025
Indescribable. Godsent. The GRM in-person training in LA has enriched my calling as a psychotherapist and my life a whole.
10/04/2025
The Grief Recovery Method is the best method to grown mentally, emotionally and spiritually for all kinds of losses. I cannot think of one loss that this Method would not help. It is intense, understandable, and the steps are obtainable. As a newbie, I am truly honored to be a part of this Grief Recovery Specialist community.
09/13/2025
GRM training with Jocelyn was thoughtful and very informative! Her passion for this work was truly inspiring and I’m Excited to support others.
08/27/2025
This training was truly life-changing. I have never experienced such depth and openness from both the instructor and the participants. Deep wounds of my heart were addressed in a way that allows them to heal. The training was so transformative that I feel like a different person. I am deeply motivated to help others recover from their pain using the GRM. Thank you so, so, so much!
08/22/2025
After losing my career and grieving the death of a dear friend and colleague, I found myself searching for healing. That search led me to the Grief Recovery Method certification program—a decision that transformed my understanding of grief and my ability to help others navigate loss. In just four days, our exceptional instructor Jocelyn guided our team of complete beginners to become certified Grief Recovery Method Specialists. Her expertise made complex concepts accessible, and the clarity of the training materials was outstanding—every element purposefully designed to ensure we could confidently apply these life-changing methods. The program gave me the tools to turn my own experience with loss into a source of strength and service for others. I'm now equipped to help people recover from grief in all its forms—death, divorce, job loss, and the countless other losses we face. This certification has given me more than credentials—it's given me purpose. I'm grateful to the Grief Recovery Institute for creating such a comprehensive program that prepares specialists to make a real difference during people's most difficult moments.
08/16/2025