Testimonials For Support Groups
It has helped me be a better listener. I’ve learned there are more types of grief than just someone dying. Don’t assume you know what someone is feeling and/or going through.
Support Groups06/14/2022
This program definitely helped me to better understand how people (myself included) process grief differently and how to be supportive of others in their grief by just being there for them but not assuming how they feel, or telling them how I think they should feel, or that I can understand what they are feeling. My faith has greatly helped me in processing any grief in my life but I haven’t had to deal with the losses that many people have had, and everyone’s faith life, faith journey, and beliefs are not the same; they are as different as the types and degrees of loss and grief that they experience. This program helped me to realize that, and I believe it would benefit others greatly as they try to come to terms with grief and loss in their life.
Support Groups06/14/2022
It helped me remember my entire relationship with the person that I was grieving about - both the fun times and the difficult times - and put some sense of closure in those not-so-happy moments during that relationship.
Support Groups06/14/2022
Support Groups06/14/2022
I would say this program has allowed me to successfully express my feelings and I have learned how to help people when they are grieving. I learned what not to do when someone is grieving. I have released years of hurt and pain. I realized losing my job, the death of a long-time co-worker, and the loss of a long-term relationship all around the same time took a toll on me. I am still a work in progress, however; I feel myself getting stronger every day.
Support Groups06/14/2022
Learned that I was already using many of the tools, but I have refined how I apply some of them.
Support Groups06/14/2022
Mary Ruth was amazing and held space for us beautifully, she created a safe space for us to share and be comfortable. As well as helped us understand the things that we all share emotionally and how to express them.
Support Groups06/14/2022Participant in Bali, Canguu
I was apprehensive about even beginning the process. Steph and Shirley made me feel very welcome and as if I was there to help them as well as help myself. I was very skeptical at first when we discussed the myths of grief, but decided to continue on. I didn't realize how much I really needed this approach to recovering. My family and friends notice a definite change in me for the better. As for me, I am not crying myself to sleep every night anymore and am actually getting sleep! Steph and Shirley are absolutely wonderful! They are the most compassionate and loving people. They shared their personal stories so openly and honestly which made it easier for me to open up. I truly was doubtful about this method until I tried it. I have to admit that there were times I didn't want to do the homework. Even with my half-hearted0 participation that week, I still felt the results. I am happy I stuck with it to the end. It was very freeing and I really do feel a weight has lifted. I will continue to use the amazing tools I've learned. This was truly an answer to my prayers.
Support Groups06/14/2022
It certainly resolved the many issues I had with a controlling parent in my life and helped me to understand her better so many years after her death.
Support Groups06/14/2022
Gave me tools to understand myself and how I can stop my behaviors that have been ingrained to a better way of approaching loss of any kind.
Support Groups06/14/2022
This program has given me a better understanding of how to help children with loss.
Support Groups06/14/2022
Enjoyed our facilitators and their willingness to work through any questions or comments that our group had. Their enthusiasm and belief in the process helped.
Support Groups06/14/2022
Support Groups06/13/2022
It really forced me to face and address problems that I had been working hard to suppress.
Support Groups06/13/2022
Outstanding! This is my second time working on my losses. The best word to describe my satisfaction with the program is Fulfillment.
Support Groups06/11/2022
This book did not give me any profound knowledge but the knowledge I had known organized to help me grieve and begin the healing. It organized what were thoughts that were being clouded by emotions. Very grateful.
Support Groups06/10/2022
Definitely helped me process and address the loss and grief I was experiencing.
Support Groups06/09/2022
I feel emotionally stronger!
Support Groups06/09/2022
Support Groups06/09/2022
It brought to light an old heartbreak and allowed me to have closure and healing
Support Groups06/09/2022
Support Groups06/09/2022
This program helped me remember the good as well as the bad. It helped me get free from worry and anxiety. I realized i stuffed my feelings and how important it is to deal with my emotions and feelings. That it all effects my health.
Support Groups06/09/2022
Support Groups06/09/2022
My grieving is not 25/7 now
Support Groups06/09/2022