Testimonials For Support Groups
The facilitator was good but I'm not entirely sold on the method. It is assumed that total strangers can be a "heart with ears," but there is no reason to assume that strangers are listening sympathetically to your words, especially if you are grieving over a relationship in which you felt you fell short. I think there needs to be something that builds trust and intimacy between the participants before it makes sense to bare your most private moments and memories with them. Still, I found the exercises useful.
Support Groups08/18/2019Participant in Alameda, CA - California
The combination of the "The Grief Recovery Handbook", assigned homework, and discussion with the facilitator worked very well. Much better to have the facilitator than read the book alone without any guidance.
Support Groups08/16/2019Participant in Loxahatchee, Florida
Support Groups08/16/2019Participant in Екатеринбург, Свердловская обл
First, I appreciate the newly formed perspective that I now have about grief and its value in my life. I also feel a lot less helpless or useless and unable to be of any comfort that I would hope to be to my friends when they are faced with grief and loss. I now recognize that accepting, making a safe space for and 'facilitating' grief is so much more important than attempting to 'fix it'. I now have 'tools' (other than alcohol and sleep) that can help me navigate through my own grief.
Support Groups08/14/2019Participant in Woodland Hills, California
The program was very informative about grief and losses throughout a lifetime. The strict policy of following the program proved to be comforting even though it required me to take on faith that the outcome would be beneficial. The exercises were painful and at times I doubted and questioned the benefit of going through this structured process. The process was enlightening and I do feel a certain balance now in place of the helplessness and confusion when I started the program. The group was small which helped encourage personal truthfulness. It was helpful to emphasize and pledge confidentiality at the beginning of each session.
Support Groups08/14/2019Participant in West Hills, CA
Support Groups08/14/2019Participant in Woodland Hills, CA
This program was excellent and I would recommend everyone complete it.
Support Groups08/13/2019Participant in Nixa, MO
This program has taught me in my everyday life on how to deal with grief and how to help others.
Support Groups08/12/2019Participant in Columbus, OHIO
Support Groups08/12/2019Participant in Columbus, Ohio
Everything was perfect. Kay was fantastic. Great leader of our group. Kay had a lot of compassion and was extremely kind.
Support Groups08/08/2019Participant in Kettering, OH
Support Groups08/08/2019Participant in Kettering, OH
Realizing statements that I've made that are logical in response to others, and how ineffective that is.
Support Groups08/08/2019Participant in Kettering, OH
Helped me realize resentments I have carried with me for a long time.
Support Groups08/08/2019Participant in Kettering, OH
It made me realize that there were a lot of deep seated old feelings that I need to address.
Support Groups08/06/2019Participant in DALLAS, TX
It was a real eye opener. I learned a lot about myself and my situation. I feel free now.
Support Groups08/06/2019Participant in Dallas, TX
Support Groups08/06/2019Participant in Dallas , Texas
Very helpful. Different approach to helping with grief. Teaches tools that will apply repeatedly throughout my life.
Support Groups08/06/2019Participant in Dallas , TX
I learned so much about the myths of grieving and how we are "taught" to deal with loss. This program will enable me to apply these principles in many facets of my life in the future.
Support Groups08/06/2019Participant in Dallas, TX
Support Groups08/05/2019Participant in West Lafayette, Indiana
The program helped me to deal with issues I was still harboring. And it allowed me to come alive with myself and to be honestly truthful about the way I felt, and the way I felt for the others involved, and also others that had something or I should played a part in this process.
Support Groups08/01/2019Participant in Pittsburgh, PA
Support Groups07/29/2019Participant in overland park, ks
Support Groups07/26/2019
I feel like I have tools now to work through difficult emotions events. This program felt very safe and slow, just what I needed.
Support Groups07/26/2019
The program brought really hurtful things to light in a way that I felt confident working through. With the tools and lessons it helped guide myself through what i know i needed to work on. Hearing everyone else’s experience made me realize i’m not crazy, overreacting, or alone. It’s really comforting. I still use the tools i received in the class to this day.
Support Groups07/25/2019