Testimonials For Mike Strick
The biggest impact this workshop had on my life is that I learned to look at difficult things in my life from a new perspective and that people can only give (help) what they are capable of giving. Loss and grief are very difficult concepts for most folks to face and often times are not equipped to help others. I have learned to accept what others were able to give me and not judge on what they were not.
Support Groups08/20/2019Participant in Cincinnati, OH
Support Groups08/20/2019Participant in Cincinnati, Ohio
Five years following the death of my youngest son, Alex, I heard about the Grief Recovery Method from a friend who had participated in one of Mike's groups. When I walked into the first group, I was hopeful the experience would ease my grief, however, I didn't believe for a minute that recovery was possible. Well, my experience has made me a believer! Within the structure of this program and with the support of Mike and the other participants, I was able to let go of the suffering which was fueling my grief. I am now in Recovery! My family notices the difference and, for the first time, when the anniversary of Alex's death rolled around, I didn't get sick. In fact, I focused on the joy of his living rather than the tragedy of his death. Thank you to Mike Strick and the Grief Recovery Method! I have recommended the program to a number of people and am signed up to become a facilitator myself. Cathy
Support Groups05/07/2019Participant in Cincinnati, Ohio
In five years, my husband of thirty years left our marriage, my mother was diagnosed with stomach cancer and died, I learned my son had an addiction to heroin and he died of an overdose, my father died two years later. It was a rough few years! I have three adult children who were struggling, I kicked into high gear and forged on. When a friend recommended the program I was hesitant. 12 weeks seemed crazy. I had done traditional counseling and thought I was fine. The weight continued I spoke to Mike and immediately felt like I was suppose to do this program. It wasn’t easy but it has literally changed the way I look at life. I have done the initial class and two subsequent classes. I feel like I understand grief and how it can steer my life.
Support Groups05/03/2019Participant in Cincinnati , Ohio
The program allowed me to identify myths and coping techniques that might have delayed the process of resolving my grief. The step by step structure built upon itself to make me more comfortable in exploring and expressing my feelings regarding the death of my husband and also allowed me to identify how to move forward. I was able to feel ready to explore new relationships with people by feeling confident that I had completed the grief process with my late husband. I felt I was prepared to enter a new relationship without bringing the baggage of my previous relationship...both the good and bad. Because of the satisfaction of the first program, I decided to participate in an alumni group session to work on another relationship that was holding me back.
Support Groups12/11/2018Participant in Cincinnati, Oh
In a word, I feel safe in my own skin in a way I had not before engaging with the GRP. GRP is now an acquired life tool and I use it. Everyone has a story of things that are incomplete, and they are the only ones who can tell how that feels. I am that way. For years and years, it had not been safe to express how I felt ... so I didn't ... not the whole story of my feelings. It's clear now that listening is quite fundamentally important both for me as the listener and for the one being listened to. This is fundamental on how the GRP works for me. As I see it now, LISTENING without judgement or analysis is the "paying it forward" in my life, to receive the benefits of being able to express my own self when it is my turn or need to speak my feelings out loud and clearly. I become what I give. The GRP via Mike Strick gave me an opening to unlock a life of incomplete feelings, eventually dig them all out, see things differently and clearly, and have a method/tool to continue that work for myself if I choose. I am a better partner now that I have engaged with the GRP. I will say this also about the GRP. If a person is motivated and willing to do the personal deep homework, it is a powerful and effective tool. No one does the work for you. The others as listeners really help ... they taught me to trust people, even ones I had barely met. Thanks to you all for this program.
Support Groups12/03/2018Participant in Cincinnati, Ohio
Mike was very professional & kind ~ He listened & really cared for each person in the 12 week class ~ This program prepared me, as much as possible for the passing of my husband, Tom on May 12th, 2019 ~ This class was not the easiest class I have ever taken; however, one of the Most Rewarding & I highly recommend The Grief Recovery class with Mike ~ The last day of the class, Mike gave us a visual that has changed my life & I have shared it many times & will remember it forever ~ Everyone that has heard me tell the visual, have said "WOW I never thought of it this way & it will help me move forward" * Thank you Mike for your care & understanding of each person's journey, because that is what life is about ~ We all have our own journey; however, the grief we feel can be felt by all with, which ties us together with the understanding of the Grief Recovery class :-) Be well, Be Still & Know there is help :-)
Support Groups05/09/2018Participant in Blue Ash, OH