Testimonials For Support Groups
Support Groups06/01/2023Participant in Greenwood, MO
Support Groups06/01/2023Participant in hsv, al
June 22, 2023 I am so thankful to Hospice of Yuma for providing The Grief Recovery Method Program. Being a part of this program has given me a safe place to share my grief for the loss of my mom and my brother. Emilia and Lorenia are both such compassionate counselors, excellent facilitators, and made the group so comforting. I learned a great deal about myself and how grief can affect both the mind and the body in many ways. I learned that grief could cause changes in memory, behavior, sleep, and even body function, which can also lead to cognitive effects. I learned to be gentle with myself and begin to let go of the grief. I would recommend this program to anyone that has experienced any kind of loss. This program walks you through your grief and teaches you how to begin to heal. It gives you a safe environment to just speak and be heard, and “be a heart with ears” to others. The group has a strict confidentiality clause in place and does not allow judgement, so you can just be yourself. Before this program, I felt very alone. Being the last person alive in my family has made me feel this way. The Grief Recovery Method Program has allowed me to heal and begin moving toward a new life full of possibilities. I would like to give a BIG thank you to Emilia and Lorenia, and would also like to say thank you to Hospice of Yuma for providing such an important program for the Yuma Community! Sincerely, Maria Doten
Support Groups06/01/2023Participant in Yuma, AZ
Support Groups06/01/2023Participant in Huntsville, Alabama
This program helped me realize that I had been using STERBs to avoid my grief. I learned that it is okay not to be okay, and to be open and honest about how I was feeling. I learned that part of my grief was due to some incomplete items in my relationship, and this program helped me identify and complete those items.
Support Groups06/01/2023Participant in Lees Summit, MO
I feel that I have the tools to continue my journey through a very difficult time. Thank you for the help!
Support Groups06/01/2023Participant in Lee’s Summit, MO
Support Groups05/31/2023Participant in Atlanta, GA
This program allowed me to process my emotions and heavy grief in a safe and supportive environment. I felt completely accepted to be open and frank with my emotions throughout the entire program. Thank you so much.
Support Groups05/31/2023Participant in Port Elgin, Ontario
Support Groups05/31/2023Participant in Hinton, Alberta
It was very helpful
Support Groups05/30/2023Participant in Lee's Summit, Missouri
Support Groups05/30/2023Participant in Kansas city, Mo
It helped me to understand how to deal with loss in a different way. Instructor was very good at explaining.
Support Groups05/30/2023Participant in Norwood, Ohio
Support Groups05/25/2023Participant in Gilbert, AZ
This program has been what I have been looking for such a long time it gave me a place to share and grieve without being judged. It was something that I will most definitely recommend. it was very much appreciated.
Support Groups05/25/2023Participant in napoleon, ohio
Enlightened me on issues that I previously didn't consider.
Support Groups05/25/2023Participant in Napoleon, OH
It’s been 7 months since my husband died and I’m still grieving, but now I’m able to handle the pain. I haven’t had any more devastating periods since I completed the program.
Support Groups05/25/2023Participant in Gilbert, Az
Support Groups05/24/2023Participant in Vacaville, CA
My experience with GRM was great! I ended the course feeling empowered with the tools and knowledge to continue my journey of recovery. In order to be successful with the program, you have to be willing to be vulnerable and completely honest. I've learned so many great tools that are now helping me walk my kids through their grief after losing their dad. GRM has helped me reframe grief and how it should be handled.
Support Groups05/23/2023Participant in Vancouver, WA
I feel lighter after burning my final letter. There is less of a fearful or anxious underlying emotional state for me. I didn't even realize it was there until it was gone.
Support Groups05/23/2023Participant in Vancouver, WA
I have been in counseling relationships (usually as the one being counseled) for much of my life. Relative to others with whom I have experience, I thought Cheryl was outstanding. She was professional yet empathetic, insightful without being overbearing, and good at guiding the pace of our interactions. I can't fully express my appreciation and gratitude. The program has given me a method for experiencing/processing my grief which helps me to approach questions and issues which are otherwise overwhelming in both size and complexity. It also has provided me with an opportunity to speak about my experience without being judged or feeling that I was imposing. I began to "feel better" as soon as we began digging into the particular relationship that I was studying, and I hope that continues. As I told a colleague, I may not yet be on the "path to recovery," but for the first time the path is visible.
Support Groups05/23/2023Participant in Berlin, CT
The Grief Recovery Method has helped me more than once. This time it saved my life. Susan Dindinger helped me to go places in my heart and mind to understand my grief and feelings. The hurt, pain and fear are deeper than I thought. Suan Dindinger use of The Grief Recovery Method helped me to come to terms with my Grief. I believe the program will change anyone's life.
Support Groups05/22/2023Participant in Westerville, oh
Support Groups05/22/2023Participant in San Marcos, Texas
Since I completed the program, I have been working on other loses. I am confident that with the tools I have learned I will be able to move forward to live a life from from pain.
Support Groups05/21/2023Participant in Los Angeles, CA
Identifying sterbs was so helpful. The facilitator constantly offered examples in their own life to help widen my understanding of how sterbs serve to numb emotional connection and processing of loss. The facilitator's vulnerability and modelling of the process, taking us on their journey through a loss, was not only practical but just incredibly connecting. The method of constantly affirming the guidelines (confidentiality, no judgement, be truthful, be honest, be a heart with ears) created a place of safety and freedom. The facilitator had command of the 'room' without being authoritative. You felt encouraged and believed in and trusted. They checked in on our progress and homework without it feeling heavy and without judgement.
Support Groups05/20/2023Participant in London, England