Testimonials For Support Groups
Support Groups03/04/2019Participant in Rome, Georgia
It's help me to move forward knowing that relationship may never mend. But I'm ok and I believe hearing myself tell the truth about my feelings lifted a burden for me
Support Groups02/28/2019Participant in Kannapolis, NC
The program was thorough and I clearly understand how I can work through grief. It was also painful to do the loss history graph. The letter of completion was helpful, nut it was difficult to say goodbye to loved one. I do think loss of loved one takes time. So I think it is a misconception of the program to assume one has to say goodbye immediately
Support Groups02/27/2019Participant in Morro Bay , CA
I have experienced relief from the daily, almost constant tears. I felt safe and respected in the support group. I didn't have to act "fine." It was a relief to be in the company of others who had some degree of understanding. I finally feel like there is nothing wrong with me. I have hope for my future. I can take a deep breath without feeling a tightness around my heart. I wish everyone could learn about grief and how to get complete with the losses of their past. I plan to continue to work on the other losses on my loss history graph. I can use the other members of my group as listeners. I know where to go from here.
Support Groups02/27/2019Participant in Rome, GA
The program helped me to have a deep and intimate relationship with myself. It helped me to understand that all emotions are ok and to think about them and deal with them in a healthy way.
Support Groups02/27/2019Participant in Commack, NY
This program has revealed to me that I need to work on resolving issues originating from my childhood before I can truly complete my grieving process.
Support Groups02/27/2019Participant in Rome, GA
Helped me realize how disturbing sterbs can be in our lives and how blessed I am to have had such a full life and wonderful family
Support Groups02/26/2019Participant in st george, utah
I have learned a lot of information about loss and grief and tools to hopefully fully recover someday. Unfortunately, I wouldn’t say I’m healed and still struggle, but I think it did lead to some improvement.
Support Groups02/26/2019Participant in Saint George, Utah
I appreciate being able to better understand the grieving process by studying "The Grief Recovery Method". I felt the Handbook was well written with helpful information, examples, and assignments to read, complete and share in a non threatening group discussion setting. Although I am still grieving the death of my spouse after 40 years of marriage, I feel like I have a better personal insight of myself and what is emotionally healthy and unhealthy with grieving in general. The "Grief Recovery Handbook" is an informative reference book that I will revisit many times.
Support Groups02/26/2019Participant in St.George, Utah
Support Groups02/26/2019Participant in levittown , pa
This program enabled me to look at both past and current relationships/ events that I have been holding on - and allowing me to complete the “incomplete” emotions .
Support Groups02/26/2019Participant in Philadelphia , Pa
Helped me to focus on what I needed to release
Support Groups02/25/2019Participant in San Diego, CA
This program has completely shifted the way I view my relationship with grief and loss. It has opened my mind and heart to the deeper possibilities in healing from tragedy and loss of relationships. This program was simply a game changer in my grieving process, and I see so many ways it can be applied to my life now that I have the skills to use the action based pieces. I recommend this program frequently to anyone who has suffered a loss, and cannot say enough wonderful things about it. I am extremely grateful that the bereavement center in my city has offered this class at such a reasonable cost, and I wish it was more widely available to those who may have financial limitations.
Support Groups02/25/2019Participant in Vancouver, WA
This class was excellent and help me identify things in my life that I was struggling with
Support Groups02/25/2019Participant in Aberdeen , Maryland
it helped me work through my pain and continue to move forward to healing. It is allowing me to remember some of the good memories.
Support Groups02/25/2019Participant in SAN DIEGO, CA
Support Groups02/25/2019Participant in Aberdeen, Md
Support Groups02/25/2019Participant in Thornton, CO
Before going through GRM, I never realized how many losses in my history have been contributing to how I navigate in my life today. I didn't realize the pain I was concealing about my parent who relapsed in their sobriety and let their health take a dramatic decline. The facilitator helped reassure me that I was ready to take on this massive task of healing my relationship with one of my favorite living people - my dad. After GRM, I saw my dad, and it was in a completely different light. I hugged my dad with more love than I was able to give before. I accepted him for exactly who he is and where he is at today, rather than longing for him to do better or wishing he hadn't made the choices he had. The only longing I was left with was the longing to know who he is today and how our relationship can be more. I am living proof that GRM can health existing relationships and make for stronger relationships now, so we can live with the greatest amount of possible love, and the least amount of possible regret.
Support Groups02/25/2019Participant in Vancouver, Washington
Support Groups02/25/2019Participant in Aberdeen, Maryland
My youngest son, 46 yrs old, committed suicide in my home. The loss was the deepest experience of death I have ever experienced. My husband died a few years ago from cancer. Going thru the dying process with him was so different, as I was expecting his death. I was not expecting the sudden death of my son. I was lost, in deep, deep emotional pain. I was willing to go to any length to get thru the pain. I did support groups, one on one counseling, and GRM. GRM was so strong in taking me thru the steps to work thru that pain. It was the hardest thing I have ever done. I needed to face the feelings and do the (emotional) work so I could find peace in my life. Peace is what I found. I am so very, very grateful to GRM program. A few words re: our facilitator; Cindy Cook. Cindy was patient; totally supportive to each of us; if one of us had a particularly rough, painful week, Cindy was there for us. She was absolutely amazing!!!!! To get to begin to have some-type of normal life is such a gift. To get to pass on by going back to my volunteer work is a true miracle. Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you!!!
Support Groups02/25/2019Participant in Vancouver, Washington
Support Groups02/24/2019Participant in Aberdeen, Maryland
I have been able to grieve in a very healthy way. Thank you
Support Groups02/24/2019
I was able to identify my mother's behaviors as abusive I learned she was not there for me emotionally growing up.. so I had to deal with this Liss as well as her physical death.. j had Ben very bitter and angry about her choice of behaviors over the years. The homework and design of this book is the best support group material I have dealt with.. I was able to learn how to deal with the losses in a more constructive manner and completely forgive and let go. I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my chest. I am a social worker, and have facilitated many courses.. and groups.. and attended many. Excellent material. I have done serious health issues. And it affects my learning ability..I found Wendy was able to keep my attention, and assisted whenever I needed additional explanations of help to complete my homework.. she was available before group and stayed after if we had any questions.. I am very grateful for all the suppirt we all had in this group..
Support Groups02/24/2019Participant in Fredericton, NB
The program worked because the facilitator actually cared about those whom were in the class. She was well knowledgeable to various aspects of loss but made it where each person could comprehend it easily. Each assignment was throughly prepared and student interactive. As educator myself I appreciate how she grouped us accordingly and it was so on point. Wow, how did she know who to place together. Each person brought out the true emotions in a very relaxed environment. I wanted to feel better and free from the pain from a marriage that ended unexpectedly. And that's exactly what I received freedom from the baggage of pain,humiliation and loss that I onced carried. Flying free !! Sometimes life happens so quickly and we don't get to catch our breath this class gave me my second wind.
Support Groups02/21/2019Participant in Concord , North Carolina