Testimonials For Support Groups
I am not sure at this time that the program has help me at all. I may see that it did unknowingly in the future. I did learn new things, although I do not think I was able to 'complete' my grief journey as the class is intended to do.
Support Groups11/13/2018Participant in Sunbury, OH
I gained so much from learning to complete relationships. I learned that certain things were holding me back because of my reluctance to face the pain. Grief Recovery Method helped me understand that forgiveness is for myself and I was finally able to forgive someone who caused me great pain. I also feel better prepared to deal with losses as they come.
Support Groups11/13/2018Participant in Greenville, SC
The program helped me to focus on issues I thought had long ago been solved. I did not realize that I was seeking approval from my directors at work the same way in which I sought approval from my mother, always resulting in feelings of failure and insecurity. I had no idea I had transferred these feelings and projected them onto these women who reminded me of aspects of my mother. It has kept me trapped and wondering if I should find other work. I stopped looking for a way out when I realized I had been working for the same woman for 12 years and I have only been at my current job for two years! Repeating these patterns has caused me stress, health problems, and a lack of peace. Going through the process of identifying and forgiving my own mother has shown me that these other women are not my mother and I have no business giving them so much power over me. I am not a wounded child forever. I am a woman on a path toward healing.
Support Groups11/13/2018Participant in GREENSBORO, NC
I came to my first Grief Recovery class because I want to become a certified Grief Recovery Specialist. I believe it is necessary to go through the Grief Recovery class as a participant to fully understand and embrace the Grief Recovery Method. I left the class having experienced the completion of a relationship i did not realize I needed to complete. I came back a few months later for an Alumni class and did some work on another relationship. The third class I participated in was dealing with children who have experienced a loss. Lois Hall was facilitator for each of these groups. I look forward to being trained as a Grief Recovery Specialist with Lois in January. I have come to view one of the Grief Recovery Methods purpose as , the re-normalizing of experiencing conflicting emotions as a result of a loss and working through those emotions in a tangible repeatable way. Grief Recovery becomes a way of living that examines the depth and complexity of lost relationships, understands what has been left unsaid, and grants the Griever a space and time to complete the relationship by speaking the unspoken apologies, forgiveness and significant emotional statements. The Grief Recovery Method is the formal class and the by chance encounter. The Grief Recovery Method beckons the griever to remember, examine, apologize, forgive and find peace. I have come to a place of peace, having followed the Grief Recovery Method to communicate and complete significant lost relationships. And when the pain of grief once again stabs my heart, I will return to the now familiar path of Grief Recovery , examine, apologize, forgive, communicate, complete the relationship and move forward with peace.
Support Groups11/13/2018Participant in Westerville , Ohio
Support Groups11/13/2018Participant in Greensboro, NC
Support Groups11/13/2018Participant in Westerville , Ohio
Program was outstanding. I have recommended the program to my sister and daughter. My daughter will be attending Mary Anna’s next Grief Recovery group. I continue to benefit from what I learned during grief recovery.
Support Groups11/12/2018Participant in Frankfort, Ky
This program was a game changer in dealing with my grief. I lost my 5 week old nephew to SIDS in 2009 and thought I had worked through the grieving process. However since taking this class I feel like I have a healthy closure and I'm not haunted with fear and regret. George did such a great job in setting an example of how to do the work and was vulnerable with his story. This was very helpful. I loved this class
Support Groups11/11/2018Participant in Reno , NV
Support Groups11/10/2018Participant in Boise , ID
The grief recovery method helped me process the death of my grandfather from many. many years ago. I was unaware how I was affected by his death. Until I went through this process I did not realize how much pain. unforgiveness, and resentment I had toward him. Completing this method has helped me forgive him. say good-bye and that I love him.
Support Groups11/09/2018Participant in East Greenbush, NY
It helped me to learn how I had been avoiding my emotions and that it is ok to feel whatever emotions I feel without judgement.
Support Groups11/09/2018Participant in East Greenbush, NY
Support Groups11/08/2018Participant in Bozeman, MT
Support Groups11/08/2018Participant in Bozeman, MT
It has changed how I am in relationships--less distress about the disappointed hopes/dreams/expectations with my parents. It has decreased my anxiety and fear about the future. For example I used to work myself into tears and panic just thinking about my dog dying someday. Now I feel like I have the tools for when that day comes and meanwhile I am that much more intentional to say things to him and love on him fully....being more patient or apologizing when I'm not so that I don't carry those regrets later. I feel much better equipped to be with people in their grief and not say unhelpful things.
Support Groups11/08/2018Participant in asheville, nc
I gave me some tools to address my loss.
Support Groups11/08/2018Participant in Bozeman, MT
It opened my eyes as to why I was always so sad and made me realized only I can give myself joy and that I have to take care of myself with no guilt
Support Groups11/07/2018Participant in Oak Park, Il
Support Groups11/06/2018Participant in Raymore, MO
Support Groups11/05/2018Participant in Princeton, New Jersey
Tried to pick excellent buy all 4 stars light up. It brought out how many real losses I have had in my life & gives me more knowledge how to go back & work on them..
Support Groups11/05/2018Participant in Sparks, NV
Unfortunately, in the last 12 months, my family and I have lost both my uncle and grandfather from cancer. Even before these losses occured in my life, I felt that I had no idea how to cope with loss or to help others cope with losses they face. Because I know Joe from church and I know his character, I felt so much more comfortable in taking the chance and being a part of the group therapy sessions. This program has aided in my pain recovery from the losses I faced this year because it taught me that grief is a real process that may be faced because of many different life changes. I learned about STERBs and that while they may bring short-term relief, a griever really must face the core issue of the loss itself in order to recover and heal. With the support of other team members, I was able to say what I never got to say to my deceased loved one.
Support Groups11/03/2018Participant in Wheaton, Illinois
I have learned how to be present. More losses will come my way but the power and confusion of misinformation about what grief is and how to walk through it has been quelled. I’m grateful for this experience and have already shared the opportunity with others to join next session.
Support Groups11/03/2018Participant in Wheaton, Illinois
It allowed me to see grief and recovery in a whole new way. It dislodged any misinformation about grief that i may had, and equipped me with right tools to complete the pain caused by old grief and losses. I am also confidrnt that by using the recovery method in the future, I will be able to live in the moment, not hindered by grief.
Support Groups11/03/2018Participant in Wheaton, Il
I found the program helpful but it could afford to be more in depth
Support Groups11/01/2018Participant in Clifton park, N.Y.
Support Groups11/01/2018Participant in Dallas , Tx