Testimonials For One-on-One Support
I lost my 18 yr old son and Denise helped me identify my greif and complete the emotions for first my dad and then my son. I'm finally able to function in the 6 months since his death and I'm armed with skills to continue working my loss history graph and how to identify emotions I'm trying to hide before they are buried behind STERBs.
One-on-One Support09/22/2020Participant in Wexford, PA
This program is amazing. It has helped to help others who struggle with grief and loss!
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One-on-One Support09/16/2020Participant in Chicago , Il
I found the program very informative it has given myself a more positive outlook on the challenges I've faced in the past most of all I'm able to meet future challenges with more of a positive out come . Thankyou
One-on-One Support09/15/2020Participant in Walkerton, Ontario
The program provided me the means to explore the full relationship with my mom and see it in a 360 degree fashion - all sides of it and not just the good or bad. Being able to express and process the full spectrum of those emotions was very freeing to me. A lot of that was also acknowledging my role in each event. It has allowed for me to move forward with my life with with more compassion and gratitude for my mom and not be stuck in the emotion of past events. I was very blessed to have had Julie help guide me through my grief. She is such a blessing that gave me the space of allowance me to “complete” my relationship with my mom that I would not have been able to do on my own.
One-on-One Support09/13/2020Participant in Herndon, VA
When I first learned about the Grief Recovery Method, I was intrigued. I had felt my way through tremendous grief surrounding my dad's death, a business pivot, and divorce all within 18-months, and even though I didn't necessarily "feel stuck" in my grief, I knew I could benefit from releasing residual emotional residue that remained in my heart. That was certainly the case! Annnnnd, the beautiful thing about this process is I now have a framework for recovery I can use over and over again as life continues to life, and I (and my relationships) continue to evolve. I feel lighter than I ever thought possible and I am so grateful for this process and the facilitator (Victoria Volk) who guided me through it with grace and empathy.
One-on-One Support09/11/2020Participant in Providence, RI
Dace was empathetic, knowledgeable and compassionate throughout this journey of healing. Her ability to listen with an open heart and without judgement allowed me to let go of the pain I had been carrying since the loss of my father. The peace I feel after working with her encourages me to continue the journey of healing other losses using the tools I now posses.
One-on-One Support09/11/2020Participant in Decatur, GA
One-on-One Support09/10/2020Participant in Houston, TX
The Grief Recovery Method offered me a structured & proven path for healing. The concepts are sound & soul centered. The program honors the individual, and their unique personal processing journey to find more peace within a kind and loving framework. This offered me a way to participate actively in revealing a path to heal. My facilitator was extremely skilled and caring. She offered me a soft place to open up my feelings & to be vulnerable. What I found so valuable was that the program offers a path to true healing very efficiently. Additionally, I was given tools to continue to address any unspoken or future healing that may be needed to transform pain into joy.
One-on-One Support09/09/2020Participant in Thousand Oaks, CA
In doing the homework assignments of the grafts it made me reflect on past relationships with Me and my spouse and made me realize all the good stuff I forgot about and the bad rough timeS are not as bad as I made them out to be. That is what made me think differently and in a more positive way. That is what is helping me heal.
One-on-One Support09/08/2020Participant in Edmonton, Alberta
While I have participated in years of counseling and I have an education in psychology & counseling, the GRM provided excellent tools and support for effective processing of loss. The program allowed me to focus on the relationship most needing my attention. I want these gains in freedom for those I love who suffer from the wounds that come with life losses & grief.
One-on-One Support09/08/2020Participant in Princeton, NJ
This program is amazing. It really works, but you have to be totally and completely honest with yourself and ask yourself the hard questions that only you know. The book and the facilitator together are the perfect match. I did this program with a facilitator and highly recommend you use one.
One-on-One Support09/08/2020Participant in Overland Park , Kansas
This program was outstanding! The homework assignments were extremely important in order to get the full benefit of the program. There was no limitation on topics discussed and I never felt like I was running out of time. Before starting the program I was a lost soul searching for a way to live my life after losing my son but after finishing the sessions I looked at life with a different perspective and now feel more complete. I would highly recommend this program to anyone needing help with life challenges.
One-on-One Support09/08/2020Participant in Greensboro, NC
It helped me work through some difficult parts of my life and led me to find healing. It was very good and has given me the framework for continual healing. Thank you.
One-on-One Support09/08/2020Participant in Courtenay, BC
One-on-One Support09/08/2020Participant in Honolulu, HI
This program is fascinating and so helpful. Our knowledge of grief is so limited and finally having a tool to complete old losses is so powerful!!
One-on-One Support09/05/2020Participant in Redmond, WA
I came upon the GRM by chance from a friend. My husband had a stroke in March 2019. I was completely thrown for a loop and charged on regardless doing all the things that needed to be done for his care. His stroke was severe and he didn't come home for 91 days. At some point in the fall, I realized I needed to get some help for myself. I was very anxious all the time and I felt stressed out. I found a phycologist and went to her 3 times. It did not work out. I was looking for another one when the Covid virus happened so I didn't continue to look. By May of 2020, I was desperate to find someone to talk with. As I said, a friend came across this program on the internet. She told me about it and I looked into it and Cindy Cook. When I did call Cindy, she spent about an hour on the phone with me, listening to ‘my story'. She asked a few questions, told me about the program but really just listened. She felt the GRM program would be something that could help me. My loss is a somewhat unique situation where I am grieving the loss of my life as it was before my husband's stroke. The program is such that what happens in session, stays in session. A unique bond is created with trust, an open heart and listening ears. We worked each week following the steps of the program. Cindy is very open and shares some of her stories and losses from her life so when she was helping me, I understood that she could relate to me from a loss/grief perspective. The program is hard work. Mentally. You have to think about everything, get in touch with your feelings, every little thing that brought you to this place is part of your recovery. Cindy is patient, kind, compassionate and helps to lead you to things you don't even think about. And she does all this in the most caring way. The program gave me tools to use after the sessions were over. It gave me new ways to think about what I say to myself, about myself and how to be kind to myself. I feel more confident, stronger and able to make the decisions that will come up in the future. I choose how I want to react to a situation now instead of stressing out or getting anxious. I would highly recommend this program for anyone grieving a loss. Cindy was the right person for me and I would recommend checking out her web page. I was able to meet in person, but she also does zoom sessions very effectively.
One-on-One Support09/03/2020Participant in VANCOUVER, WA
I have learned how to move on from unmet hopes, dreams and expectations in my relationship My father. Not only that, I have learned to forgive him in areas I didn't realize I needed to. This has lifted the burden of unresolved grief that I held for many years. I am very thankful for grief recovery.
One-on-One Support09/03/2020Participant in Honolulu, Hawaii
Given me a deeper more intricate understanding of grief and loss. It also provided coping tools that have been so helpful to share with my family and friends as well.
One-on-One Support09/03/2020Participant in Courtenay, BC
I found the program to give me closure on an issued that took place over 45 years ago. As a hospital chaplain, I have found this program to be of the utmost importance and my facilitator's desire to help others is a beacon of light in a time when we (the world) need it the most.
One-on-One Support09/01/2020Participant in Sun Prairie, WI
Grief Recovery helped my process my loss and the history of our relationship in such a way to see both the ups and downs of our life together in balance. (The “bedevilment” vs. “enshrinement” balance was very much needed for me.) The feedback and encouragement I received from Agnes was very motivating and helped me be thorough. She also didn't chide me for being a little long if necessary. Her personal experiences shared as examples were sincere and helpful.
One-on-One Support09/01/2020Participant in Forest Falls, CA
I was in the middle of my divorce when I quickly fell in love with one of my long time friends...I brought so much of my baggage with me that I threatened to sabotage my new relationship and myself. I jumped at the chance to work through my divorce so I could be fully engaged with myself and with my new partner. Within the first couple paragraphs of reading, I felt better. All the things I was experiencing, felt normal for the first time. Throughout the course, I went through an array of emotions and was able let go of my shame and guilt surrounding the divorce as well as a lot of anger I didn't realize I'd been holding onto. Now I can look back with and the see the whole picture of my relationship. I appreciate it for what it was, but it no longer cripples me.
One-on-One Support09/01/2020Participant in San Diego, CA
The tools from The Grief Recovery Method are invaluable. I have a new skill set that I will use in my daily life.
One-on-One Support08/31/2020Participant in Santa Clarita, CA
The Grief Recovery Method has helped me better understand the losses that have occurred in my life. It has helped me discern and speak my truth through the homework and activities done with the specialist. The specialist was a very understanding and caring individual that took the time to help me realize and take in the grief recovery method. Her professionalism helped me better understand my grief journey and helped me take the next steps in order to feel complete and heard. The program has given me a sense of peace with the losses in my life. It has allowed me to let go of my hurts and has made me aware of my triggers. I am thankful to Mrs. Kagawa ,her professionalism was outstanding. I felt safe, heard and supported by her. I was so profoundly touched by the program and Mrs. Kagawa that I encouraged my own daughter to take the journey with her. Thank you again for letting me part of the Grief Recovery it has open my heart to a new trust and peace that I didn't think was possible.
One-on-One Support08/31/2020Participant in Mililani, Hawaii