Testimonials For One-on-One Support
Addressed in Question 23. (Copy and Paste from my answer for Question 23) I signed up for Grief Recovery as a last resort. I found myself “stuck” while dealing with a horrific breakup. My emotional angst had me thinking I was depressed and very stuck. With my family and friends so over my crying, my sadness, and my nonstop talking about it, I knew I needed to find a safe space to work through what I was feeling where I wouldn’t have to ruminate on the situation for months and months with a therapist about it. A good friend of mine suggested I reach out to a former colleague of ours, Kimberly Blair. My friend told me Kimberely does Grief Recovery and perhaps she could help me. Not sure what Grief Recovery was about, but aware that I desperately needed a major change, I reached out to Kimberly and decided to give Grief Recovery a try. Going into the program I had some reservations, like how comfortable would I be opening up to a former colleague? And was my breakup really grief? I thought grief was only allowed in situations of death, not a breakup. After completing the program, I can say hands-down, enrolling in Grief Recovery with Kimberely was one of the best things I could have done for myself. Kimberly created a very safe and sacred space that allowed me to dig into unbeknownst to me at the time, “unresolved grief.” The fear I had of telling my story to a former coworker was immediately dispelled within minutes of our first session; she was such a professional in every aspect of the Grief Recovery work. She taught me that there are 40 different kinds of grief, and a break-up/ failed relationship is definitely a type of grief. (Learning that there are 40 different types of grief was truly eye-opening.) She also taught me the feelings everyone wanted me to suppress and ignore, were okay to feel and talk through, and ignoring them wasn’t helpful. She showed me the comments, “you’re crazy… you’re depressed” (that I got from the circle of family and friends) weren’t true; I was just dealing with a lot of unresolved grief. She helped me to feel validated, liberated, and empowered in my emotions. Her amazing coaching and teaching allowed me to open up and tell her things I’d never told anyone. She showed me how those previous losses were grief and the great pain they brought me was unresolved grief, a lot of which has been compounded over the years. A big part of what made my time with Kimberly so impactful and beneficial was her sharing her Grief Recovery journey. Learning of her journey aided in my understanding of the teachings of the program. Additionally, learning of her journey showed me how the program greatly impacted her life for the better. There’s not enough character space in this survey for me to convey my gratitude to Kimberly for teaching me how to get unstuck through Grief Recovery. Her expertise in Grief Recovery has put me in a better space mentally, emotionally, and physically. The work she did with me has truly impacted my life for the better; both in the area of grief that led me to the program (my breakup) and for future griefs I will encounter, and how to better be there for those in my circle who may be experiencing grief. I will absolutely recommend Kimberly to anyone that I know who will go through one of the 40 different types of grief.
One-on-One Support06/23/2024Participant in San Diego, CA
One-on-One Support06/21/2024Participant in PRESTON, Lancashire
Patricia, my Facilitator, gently and kindly helped me to unravel more than I had actually written when working on translating the Relationship Graph into “apology, forgiveness or significant emotional statements”. When I had completed only 3 statements, she kindly encouraged me to review the Relationship Graph and notice items I had not addressed in my statements, which help me complete the process more fully and address the unsaid thoroughly.
One-on-One Support06/19/2024Participant in Santa Clarita, CA
Emma was an amazing facilitator from start to finish. I was able to be totally honest with her as I knew she would hold me with great care & empathy. Of course the program challenged me to confront some painful memories with Emma’s direction and encouragement I was able to work through these.
One-on-One Support06/19/2024Participant in Blackpool, Lancashire
I really adored Jan. Her energy is warm, white and enveloping. Her natural ability to create a nest of safety and comfort in her office was felt immediately. I would recommend Jan to anyone I know because of her ability to allow for vulnerability while working through some really delicate and difficult experiences. I just adore her.
One-on-One Support06/17/2024Participant in Portsmouth, NH
It helped me understand my grief better
One-on-One Support06/13/2024Participant in Chamersburg, PA
I now have a better understanding on grief and how to heal
One-on-One Support06/13/2024Participant in Salina, Kansas
I think the one on one method was the only way it could have worked for me
One-on-One Support05/30/2024Participant in Findlay, OH
Rex is fantastic! A role model of listening and empathy.
One-on-One Support05/29/2024Participant in Salina, Kansas
Laurie Gutierrez >>>>>>
One-on-One Support05/28/2024Participant in Beale AFB, CA
One-on-One Support05/22/2024Participant in Salina, KS
Kathleen is kind, intuitive, insightful, and compassionate. Anyone would be lucky to have her as a facilitator.
One-on-One Support05/20/2024Participant in Pompton Plains, NJ
One-on-One Support05/14/2024Participant in San Diego, CA
One-on-One Support05/10/2024Participant in Calgary, Alberta
One-on-One Support05/07/2024Participant in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Rex Cearley was the easiest and the best heart with ears I have ever been able to share my hurt with.
One-on-One Support04/30/2024Participant in Salina, KS
One-on-One Support04/30/2024Participant in Courtenay, BC
The personal experiences and examples were helpful.
One-on-One Support04/26/2024Participant in Mayfield Heights, Ohio
This program saved my life. I highly recommend this to anyone dealing with unresolved grief and or loss, It does not have to be a human. There are all kinds of loss. I honestly believe this program should be taught in school. I can't not say enough wonderful things about it. It has given me the tools to be the best me I can be. CINDY COOK ROCKS!!!!
One-on-One Support04/24/2024Participant in Vancouver, Washinton
Cindy Cook knows how to help a person face grief. She has experienced grief herself so she can be very honest yet sensitive in how to approach it. She is thoughtful, insightful and very giving. I trust her completely and would recommend her to anyone without hesitation. Cindy Cook is, in my opinion, one of the best facilitators I have ever worked with by whatever name you call it (counseling, friend, facilitator, mentor).
One-on-One Support04/24/2024Participant in Vancouver, Washington
Jan has a special way of holding space for an individual. Her kind, and compassionate presence was felt the first time I met her. Her personal experience and training with grief as she guided me through my healing journey was unlike any other I've experienced over the past two years. Forever grateful for her healing touch.
One-on-One Support04/23/2024Participant in Portsmouth, NH
The facilitator was very compassionate and caring. She demonstrated strong knowledge in the grieving process and made me feel comfortable throughout the entire program.
One-on-One Support04/17/2024Participant in Dublin, GA
One-on-One Support04/09/2024Participant in Courtenay, BC
Richelle was very caring and giving. That is her nature. She listens and explains things in a way that was easy to understand and was patient in answering my questions. She was nonjudgmental and I appreciated that and felt "listened to." She asked insightful questions and let me get the revelations for myself. Before I started this program, I couldn't tell you what I was feeling and she helped give me an "emotional language." This was life-changing for me and I'm excited to continue working on other relationships and loss with her.
One-on-One Support04/08/2024Participant in Bastrop, TX