Tonya T. Edwards
Foundational Certification
Email Specialist
Location
Gainesville, FL
Phone Number
+1 352 410 9344
Programs Presented In
English
Who Am I – My Story:
My name is Tonya T. Edwards, I currently reside in the beautiful city of Gainesville, FL. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to share, with you, my story of, what brought me here?
That would be the death of my 36th year old, baby brother. After he died, I found myself in a silent place of spiritual, emotional and mental confusion; I presented well and put on airs of "being strong", expecting an Oscar for the greatest "Academy Award-winning Behavior", while trying to handle things the way I'd been trained or not trained, from childhood, and I was completely wrong. I finally came to terms with my reality, I realized that my internal struggle and constant mental battles, of failing my brother, burdened me heavily because I was unable to remove from my thinking that I couldn't help him recover from his illness.
I walked around broken, but again I was presenting "strength" and continued along on my journey ripped apart, on the inside, without any idea of how to bounce back or forward, for that matter. As a minister, my faith was challenged, but I continued to believe God. Did I have questions? Yes! Was I upset/angry? Absolutely! However, more than anything, I was hurt and confused because THIS WAS NOT SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN TO MY FAMILY!
One day, as I scrolled through the pages of social media, I discovered that a friend had recently experienced a "Significant Emotional Loss" and attended a support group called "Grief Recovery" and knowing that I needed help, I reached out and asked questions. His answers not only led me to seek the help of a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, but once I completed my journey, I knew that becoming a Specialist, was definitely the correct move for me. Now, as a Certified Specialist, I find it refreshing as I watch my clients journey toward "completion", mainly because "incomplete grief" has the ability to affect our lives, permanently. I now find fulfillment as I walk in my purpose and the Grief Recovery Method Institute, allowed me that opportunity.
So let me help you. Yes, grief is painful, "unique and individual" and yes, you can heal.
Thanks for viewing and reading,
Tonya T.
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This program is for people who prefer to work one-on-one rather than in a group setting. The 7-session format utilizes the same proven materials as the group programs and can be completed in-person with a Grief Recovery Method Specialist specifically trained to help people move through loss with dignity and respect.
Tonya T. Edwards
Location
Gainesville, FL
Phone Number
+1 352 410 9344