Testimonials For Support Groups
The homework assignments were very helpful. For some I spent many hours reflecting and thinking about the questions. Opened up a lot of memories that had been forgotten. Tough work but beneficial. The structure of the group makes sense given that we are not experts in grief counselling but as the group became comfortable it was even harder to not comment or discuss what others said. The structured format which did not allow comments or discussion was hard to be part of. Did not enjoy the group experience since it entailed individual sharing but not participation. Not sure the group method is appropriate but don't know what else to suggest. Hearing the pain of the other members weekly was very sad. Overall, I feel the program helped me move forward. It allowed me to face and deal with a lot of issues.
Support Groups10/28/2019Participant in Simcoe, Ontario
I am grateful to Cynthia. I wanted to get in touch with any unresolved grief that perhaps I was not aware of. I learned alot about my childhood and my mother. I am excited to work on other relationships so I can clear up any unresolved communication. I was surprised at the emotional reaction I had with my Mother and am looking forward to clearing up other relationships of my past.
Support Groups10/28/2019Participant in Burien, Washington
Different perspective and learned a lot of new materials.
Support Groups10/28/2019Participant in Lynnwood, WA
I learned a lot I did not know about the grief recovery process and about unhealthy ways I was approaching different losses in my life. I wish I had more time to do each homework in between each weekly session. It sometimes felt like a lot of information in a short amount of time. I felt safe and cared for throughout the whole program. I plan on going through the process again because I enjoyed it so much and I am looking to learn more. Overall it was a great experience.
Support Groups10/28/2019Participant in Lynnwood, WA
Support Groups10/28/2019Participant in Edmonds, WA
I've lost count of how many people I've told about this class.Seems like everyone I talk to would be helped by it. I was married to my husband for forty years and four days when he died. We were very happy the first twenty or so years, while the last twenty, after he became sober, were miserable. There was a lot of ambivalence and mixed feelings when he died. This class helped me to sort out my feelings and make sense of the relationship - the good things to cherish and the bad things put into perspective.
Support Groups10/28/2019Participant in Burien, Washington
I would be very interested in taking a Grief Recovery Program specifically for Pet Loss but still this program was informative and helped me to feel better and understand a lot about my very troubled relationship with my long deceased father and I also learned a lot from the other participants of the program.
Support Groups10/28/2019Participant in Simcoe, Ontario
Support Groups10/28/2019Participant in Athens, TN
I was finally able to let go of ways of being that were a direct result of grief that I was stuck in. I see my father and our relationship more clearly. I finally have my love and acceptance of him, that I lost as a child, back. Thank you.
Support Groups10/27/2019Participant in Smithtown, Ny
The course was very revealing and insightful. The process brought to light so much about why I have struggled so much after losing my teen son to suicide. What I learned through the course is helping me in my individual counseling sessions and I am making better progress as I learn to go forward with my son.
Support Groups10/25/2019Participant in Vancouver, WA
Support Groups10/24/2019Participant in East Windsor, CT
This was a different approach for me than others I'd read about. I liked what I learned and have recommended it to others. I lost my son over four years ago, but I still had a lot to work through with apologies and forgiveness. I also learned about other losses and grief in my life and like that this approach gives us something to work through rather than suggesting 'time heals all wounds'.
Support Groups10/24/2019Participant in DENVER, CO
Made me more aware of how to look at different aspects of grief
Support Groups10/24/2019Participant in Denver , CO
I was amazed at how this grief program helped me work through a relationship in my life that I was struggling with, not realizing it was grief- not realizing that I could complete its incompleteness. I have much work to do on other relationships in my life! I am looking forward to being able to forgive many others and become a happier person.
Support Groups10/24/2019Participant in Denver, CO
Realize that I can work with all my emotions and go through all of them to have a better life, be more happy and I learned how to deal better with my kids and husband.
Support Groups10/23/2019Participant in Tomball, Texas
Outstanding
Support Groups10/23/2019Participant in Hampton, NB
I have accepted my mom’s passing at a level I can now handle and I don’t cry everytime I talk about her. I have a sense of relief and not the overwhelming sadness and depression I experienced. I’m glad to know my feelings and reactions were normal.
Support Groups10/23/2019Participant in Westlake, Ohio
The program has given me better inner knowledge and helpful coping skills upon the sudden death of my spouse. I also liked our small group and felt “I wasn’t alone” in coping with the death by myself. Being around others who are also experiencing a loss was very helpful. It has helped me emotionally in trying to unburden myself with completing my emotional relationship. I would highly recommend this group for others who are trying to heal or trying to move forward after the loss of someone so important to them.
Support Groups10/23/2019Participant in Westlake, OH
It opened my eyes to how important it is to complete our losses in order to live well. I wish I could have learned this as a child, as it would have saved me a lot of heartache. Perhaps you could work up a school curriculum so all students could be equipped with the much needed information your book supplied. Maybe even a course for families with school children, so they are all on the same page.
Support Groups10/23/2019Participant in Edwards, Colorado
The program has given me the language and context to express my grief. Thank you
Support Groups10/22/2019Participant in Columbus, Ohio
More progress in the seven weeks than in the past 5 years.
Support Groups10/22/2019Participant in Springfield, Ohio
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Support Groups10/22/2019Participant in Tomball, Tx
Support Groups10/22/2019Participant in columbus, ohio
Support Groups10/22/2019Participant in Columbus, OH