Testimonials For Support Groups
Outstanding. I have learned so much from this program. I have also learned a lot about what to say and what NOT to say to those who are grieving. I will continue to ponder and process the concepts outlined in the book. I appreciate the focus on COMPLETING the grieving process, which enables the griever to move forward, rather than staying stuck in grief. This course is extremely practical, because every person faces grief and loss throughout their lives. This material is insightful and practical, and it is not something we are taught in the home or in school. I highly recommend this program.
Support Groups12/20/2022Participant in Loomis, Ca
When i started the program, i didn't understand what the outcome was supposed to be. i found the book interesting to read and the assignments interesting as well. in the end, i found information/tools to challenge me in a loss. i shall use these tools in the future.
Support Groups12/20/2022Participant in WEST BEND, Wisconsin
Understand forgiveness, everyone is different, etc.
Support Groups12/20/2022Participant in loomis, ca
This is just the beginning. I have worked through one loss but will use what I learned to address other losses. Next time I would like to devote more time that is needed to do this.
Support Groups12/20/2022Participant in Loomis, Ca
It helped me make peace with what happened and made me feel less alone
Support Groups12/20/2022Participant in Loomis, CA
The program has given me tools to complete relationships that have knowingly or unknowingly weighed me down. It is very empowering and I am very grateful.
Support Groups12/19/2022Participant in Mallow, Munster
I was anxious to start the program, though hindsight is a great thing. If I had known how beneficial the program was going to be to me; how safe, supportive and special the journey and fellow journey takers would be to me - I would have left the anxiety at the door. The program takes you through brave steps and gives you time, tools and abilities to work on your grief, or the different grief weights you are carrying in the such a powerful way. Our facilitator was a calm, pillar of strength and example and guided us in a way that felt like she was holding our hand but lifting us up to do the important work we were there to do independently. Its a beautiful thing to feel so supported and so independent at the same time.
Support Groups12/19/2022Participant in Cork, Cork
I had never heard of the Grief Recovery Method before I took part in the eight-week program. While I was dealing (or not dealing) with loss associated with bereavement I had not been looking for help at the time. The opportunity to take part in this course arose quite by chance but I took it gladly. I did not know what to expect but I found the facilitator, Louise Griffey, to be extremely professional, respectful, caring, honest and approachable. She guided me through all the steps of the program, explained all the main principles in depth, demonstrated these with her work on her own personal losses and answered any questions I had with patience and understanding. I found the completion of a loss-history graph to be an eye-opening experience and it enabled me to choose my first relationship to work on in depth. This turned-out to be different from the one I had initially selected. The work on the relationship graph helped me to identify both positive and negative experiences from my past which have affected me throughout my life in one way or another. While I cannot speak to the motivations of the person to whom this relates, it helped me to try to understand why they said or did the things they did and to realise the impact these had on me. I felt very privileged to be part of a small group of other women who shared their own losses with me. I looked forward to our Monday night meetings and felt that I was in a safe place with people I could trust and who listened to me with compassion and without judgement. I highly recommend this program to anyone suffering their own loss and I will be recommending my facilitator, Louise Griffey, to my family, friends and colleagues. I look forward to using the skills I have learnt to work on more of my own losses. Thank you for everything!
Support Groups12/19/2022Participant in Ennis, Clare
I had life changing insights and tools to deal with them.
Support Groups12/16/2022Participant in Aldergrove, BC
Support Groups12/16/2022Participant in North Canton, Ohio
Support Groups12/16/2022Participant in North Canton, Ohio
i was so impressed that i would like to be qualified so i can help others
Support Groups12/16/2022Participant in Hamilton, St. George
Support Groups12/15/2022Participant in GRAND JCT, Colorado
It gave me closure, also showed me how to assist my daughter with her feelings as well and confidence/ strength to move on with my life.
Support Groups12/15/2022Participant in Spotsylvania, Va.
Support Groups12/15/2022Participant in Akron, OH
Support Groups12/15/2022Participant in Grand Junction, CO
This program was very helpful identifying the losses in my life and giving me tools to complete the emotions behind those losses. This process allows so much healing!
Support Groups12/14/2022Participant in Ottawa, Ohio
Our facilitator was outstanding; however, my loss was for a miscarriage, and I felt like the relationship graph was difficult due to the circumstances.
Support Groups12/14/2022Participant in Ottawa, OH
Support Groups12/14/2022Participant in Ottawa, Ohio
Support Groups12/14/2022Participant in ottawa, ohio
Support Groups12/14/2022Participant in Ottawa, Ohio
I was able to confront my emotions and understand the commonalities of grief and how it was normal to feel this way.
Support Groups12/13/2022Participant in Online, Online
Support Groups12/12/2022Participant in Vancouver, WA
Support Groups12/12/2022Participant in Wilmington, OH - Ohio