Testimonials For Support Groups
It helped me focus some issues and writing the letter was good for releasing.
Support Groups02/19/2019Participant in Chicago, Ill
The workshop was amazing, more than I could have ever hoped for. I received new information, and processed my loss while I was there, having "moved" from where I was before attending. I continue to receive "ah-ha" moments to this day and am feeling a drive to continue to go deeper and learn more. This work was more than I could have hoped for. I have a new perception of how I view everything and everyone. I will always be grateful. My desire is that I will use this work to help people simply by approaching them differently, listening with more compassion and empathy and truly having unconditional love for all.
Support Groups02/11/2019Participant in Fort Lauderdale, FL
I felt numb going into class/ and thought I was doing fine with the loss but after several classes i discovered grief that i was ignoring I opened up with help of a facilitator and discovered feelings i had buried, My personal grief is not over just in a different stage. Taking GRM class was very benenficial to me and would highly reccomend program to others
Support Groups02/11/2019Participant in VANCOUVER, WA
Support Groups02/05/2019Participant in Westport, Ct
GR is amazing! Sharon is well spoken and truly understands where you are coming from. Sidenote:This survey is to long
Support Groups02/04/2019Participant in Santa Clarita, cA
I was finally able to move past grief that was challenging my daily life.
Support Groups02/04/2019Participant in Monroe, Nc
(a) I was not alone, there were others grieving in many different ways. (b) The professionalism, knowledge, well prepared for sessions, empathetic and kind, managed sessions well so all could speak, there to speak on an individual basis. Julie Coulson knows her profession well and does excellent work to help others that are having problems. 5 Stars from me to this lady (note- Julie treated no different from others, we were all treated equally). I learned to apologize for being angry mostly for dying and for the VERY few misunderstandings we had. I forgave myself for not being able to save my partners life. In a short paragraph I wrote of all things I appreciated about my partner respecting me, loving me for who and I what am, sharing, always being there for me, protecting me, teaching me how to protect myself when alone. We were best friends, lovers and soon to become life partners as he was going to ask me to marry him. I have all the same feelings for my partner as he did for me. I have let go of a deeply saddened heart and find I can now smile for the right reasons. This program will only work if: (a) A person is 100% HONEST. (b) A personi is willing to do the homework. (c) Hopefully a person can share with others within their group.
Support Groups01/31/2019Participant in Hagersville, Ontario
It gave me an outlet to others who were experiencing loss themselves. I had an experience to be able to talk about my mom briefly to others that weren't "in my circle of family/friends". I don't feel the last of the homework with making the grief chart, letter any better, for me anyway. I don't feel I need to write a letter (last weeks homework) to my Mother who passed away recently. I think that is suited best for someone who has lost someone that may have been estranged from, not see in years, or fighting with. Doesn't suit my situation. Perhaps in follow up groups, it would be more suited to do a small presentation about our loved one or a letter can be drafted up to the loved one who passed. I think options should be provided for the last class/or session. I feel that a couple others in the group may have interrupted other group members as they were expressing issues, feelings and thoughts about their own loss .
Support Groups01/30/2019Participant in Hagersville, ON
Support Groups01/27/2019Participant in Sedalia, Mo
I understood grief in the "traditional" sense of the "stages". Anger THEN depression, etc. The GRM helped me to understand why I was never comfortable with the stages and was often shamed if I felt something other that what I was 'supposed' to at the 'time' I was supposed to feel it. I was able to work through MY grief without feeling ashamed. The format of the homework helped me to understand what I was feeling and why and what to do with it in a constructive manner. I was able to grieve over my loss but had tangible information in which to move forward in a healthy way.
Support Groups01/27/2019Participant in Sedalia, MO
This program and teaching reached me stronger than others I had taken years ago.
Support Groups01/23/2019Participant in Peoria, Arizona
Support Groups01/22/2019Participant in Flemington , Nj
Support Groups01/22/2019Participant in Flemington, New Jersey
The first class I arrived unable to feel any emotions , extremely depressed and ready to give up on life. By the last class I was feeling 100% better and have continued to improve daily as I deal with other losses
Support Groups01/22/2019Participant in Yakima, Wa
The program helped me to look at my losses , relationships and come to terms with them both. It helped me to achieve closure with long term losses. I also learned how to be a truly good listener.
Support Groups01/22/2019Participant in Flemington, NJ
One of the best things about the program was that we learned how to listen without interrupting, consoling, or fixing while the others talked. Incredibly valuable experience.
Support Groups01/15/2019Participant in cheektowaga, ny
It helped me grieve instead of holding it in.
Support Groups01/15/2019Participant in Cheektowaga, NY
Helped me to go forward and leave the un-important things behind. Focuses on the inner heart strings, rather than what society has put in our heads. I have found a peaceful calm in my heart. I still miss them all dearly, but can go forward and feel peacefulness. Thank you for creating this program...... Ann Brady
Support Groups01/15/2019Participant in Depew, NY
Support Groups01/14/2019Participant in Rapid City, SD
Very grateful for this program and how it allowed me to see clearly.
Support Groups01/14/2019Participant in Monroe, NC
I have a lot of issues and have a Masters in Psychology and have taught elementary school for 46 years. I found this program fit my needs and was able to have very positive and meaningful conversations with the facilitator. Her empathy and caring manner enabled me to deal with many issues. I am impressed with the program in all aspects. I purchased the book on children to help me deal with children’s issues more meaningfully since I still work in the school system.
Support Groups01/11/2019Participant in Newhall, California
Support Groups01/11/2019Participant in Pensacola , Florida
Made me realize that there maybe more relationships that I am grieving about other than the death of a family member.
Support Groups01/11/2019Participant in Pensacola, Florida
I realize that I am experiencing more and more life experiences where I will be grieving; and I'll be in contact with friends and family who will be grieving. The myths and practices covered in the class will be great to use in these instances. I initially decided to take the course due to a loss of a 22 year friendship which was causing me to feel chronic anger. As the course progressed, the class time sharing and assignments helped me see that I was still grieving much unhappiness from my childhood. It is my plan to work the step by step process as needed, going forward. I feel that participating in this course has given me knowledge and tools that will definitely improve my life!
Support Groups01/11/2019Participant in Pensacola, Fl