Testimonials from Workshop Participants
“Grief is a long and winding road, and along the way certain people and experiences offer rest and encouragement. The Grief Recovery Method was one of these rest stops for me. Being able to talk about the pain and confusion that came with my loss allowed me to step outside of it for a moment and to breathe. The ideas presented and the work required gave back a little bit of control not over what happens in life, but over how I respond. The support of the facilitator and the other participants was both sweet and empowering. While my journey is far from finished, I am grateful for this program and the insights that I gained from it.” - Group Workshop Participant
“The system worked well for me. Despite the recent and still painful death of Mother I realized that the program helped me forgive and apologize to my Father and understand our relationship.” - Group Workshop Participant
“I see this as an ongoing exercise. Having just learned the skills to handle Grief/Loss, I hope I can make myself do it. It is difficult work and its good to have someone to be accountable to push you along gently.” - 1-on-1 Support Participant in Marana, AZ, 2019
“By taking this class, I learned to correct some myth that's used in our daily language and conversation which may have devastating effects on all of us. I also became aware of how important it is to complete your loss, regardless of age.” - Helping Children With Loss Participant in Tucson, AZ, 2020
“I found the Grief Recovery Method to be a wonderful and positive way of working through issues I have held onto since childhood. My parents divorced when I was 5 and I really never paid attention to how much it affected me throughout my lifetime. Through this process, I have realized the ways I have sabotaged my success because of fear. My inner child was so crushed from the past that I was having trouble understanding why I could not move forward on certain issues as an adult. One of the profound things I learned is how important it is to express apologies, forgiveness and significant emotional statements aloud to another living person. I still don’t quite understand why that is so powerful, but it is! I feel like I have permission to “feel”. Thank you for this class. It was life changing!” - Helping Children With Loss Participant in Marana, AZ, 2020
