"To increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives."
Grief Recovery Specialist
43 LOSSES
There are 43 losses which can produce the range of emotions that we call grief.
The long list includes: death, divorce or the end of a relationship, loss of health, major financial changes, moving and many others
Grief is a normal and natural but many of the ideas we have been taught about dealing with grief are not helpful.
THE DEFINITION:
Simply defined, grief is the normal and natural reaction to significant emotional loss of any kind. While we never compare losses, any list would include death and divorce as obvious painful losses. Our list also includes many others; retirement, moving, pet loss, financial and health issues, among them. The range of emotions associated with grief is as varied as there are people and personalities. There is no list of feeling that would adequately describe one person’s emotions, much less an entire society.
Grief is individual and unique. As every relationship is unique, so are the feeling and thoughts each person will have about the relationship that has been altered by death, divorce, or for other reasons.
THE PROBLEM:
While grief is normal and natural, most of the information passed on within our society about dealing with grief is not normal, natural, or helpful. Grief is the emotional response to loss, but most of the information we have learned about dealing with loss is intellectual.
The majority of incorrect ideas about dealing with loss can be summed up in six myths which are so common that nearly everyone recognized them. Most people have never questioned whether or not they are valid. The misinformation is best described by the following: SIX MYTHS: Time heals all wounds, grieve alone, be strong don’t feel bad, replace the loss, keep busy.
MOVING BEYOND LOSS:
If you have experienced one or more losses and you wish to move beyond the pain, this program offers you the probability of a richer and more rewarding life.
Grief Support Options
Grief Recovery
Method
Are you experiencing guilt, sadness, confusion or have you been easily distracted lately? The Grief Recovery Method has been helping people feel better following a loss for 40 years. Receive the support you need, from certified professionals who are trained and ready to assist you in a time of need.
1-On-1 Grief
Support
This program is for those who prefer to work face to face with a trained and certified Grief Recovery Method Specialist 1-on-1, rather than in a group setting. This 7-meeting format utilizes the same proven materials as the group programs in a more private setting.
Online Grief
Counseling
For those who do not have access to a trained and certified Grief Recovery Method Specialist in their area, or prefer on-line meetings, this format is extremely effective. These specialists have been carefully selected and specifically trained to offer Grief Recovery Method Support in this setting over a secured network.
“Evidence Based”
Program
Research conducted by Kent State University has shown that The Grief Recovery Method approach to helping grievers deal with the pain of emotional loss in any relationship is “Evidence Based” and effective.