Loss & Grief Recovery
People often say you need to “let go” and “move on,” but they rarely explain how to accomplish that. The Grief Recovery Method® Support Groups and One-On-One Programs (GRM) provide the tools, guidance, and partnerships needed to make that journey possible. In today’s fast-paced culture, we often overlook the importance of allowing time and space for a full grieving process. The Grief Recovery Method helps us rediscover how to listen and support one another, fostering a genuine release from the past instead of simply trying to forget it.
Top 10 misconceptions about grief
1. “Don’t feel that way.”
This common advice dismisses genuine emotions. Instead of telling someone how to feel, practice staying present and listening without judgment. This simple act of support can make a profound difference.
2. “Grief only lasts six months; beyond that, it’s depression.”
Grief has no fixed timeline. It lasts until unresolved feelings are addressed and closure is found. Medication can support healing when necessary, but it doesn’t replace the need for emotional processing.
3. “If I let myself feel fully, I’ll break down and never recover.”
Our fears often magnify emotions, making them seem insurmountable. With support and practice, it’s possible to feel and process emotions without fear or overwhelm.
4. “There are five stages of grief.”
The “five stages” don’t apply universally. Grief is not a linear process, and it’s normal to experience feelings outside these stages or in different sequences.
5. “It’s not manly to cry, so I’ll suppress my emotions.”
The “five stages” don’t apply universally. Grief is not a linear process, and it’s normal to experience feelings outside these stages or in different sequences.
6. “Grief never goes away; it’s proof of love.”
Grief doesn’t have to define your life forever. Healing means moving forward with joy while honoring or forgiving the past. Resolution is not forgetting; it’s finding peace.
7. “I will feel this way forever.”
Grief can feel permanent, but unresolved emotions often underlie this belief. By addressing these emotions, it is possible to release pain and rediscover joy.
8. “Time heals all wounds.”
While time plays a role, healing requires deliberate action. Just as physical wounds need care to avoid lingering issues, emotional and spiritual wounds also demand attention to fully heal.
9. “Others have it worse, so I shouldn’t feel sad or angry.”
This mindset denies your reality. In GRM, we avoid comparing losses and validate each individual’s experience, allowing all emotions to surface and be acknowledged.
10. “I haven’t experienced a close loss, so I’m not grieving.”
Grief isn’t limited to the loss of a loved one. There are over 40 types of loss, including divorce, life transitions, moving, becoming an empty-nester, losing trust, faith, health, or a sense of safety, and more.
Why misinformation about grief persists
Grief is natural, but societal norms often label negative feelings as “abnormal.” This leads to discomfort with emotions and avoidance of authentic conversations about loss. Let’s break the cycle by embracing honest dialogue, validating emotions, and offering unwavering support to those grieving.
How the Grief Recovery Method works
The grief recovery method provides a structured, action-based approach to healing. Through support groups or one-on-one programs, you’ll identify unresolved emotions, express them, and find completion. Using the grief recovery handbook as a guide, the program equips you with lifelong tools to address loss and rediscover joy.
Program highlights:
8-week educational recovery program
- Weekly sessions introducing essential steps to address loss
- Focus on emotional safety and confidentiality
- Tools to process past losses and find resolution
Program formats
In-Person Support Group
Next start date: January 27th, 2025
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When: weekly, Mondays, 7-9 pm PST
Where: Oakland, CA
Next session starts on 4/7/2025
Online support group via zoom
Next start date: January 29th, 2025
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When: weekly, Wednesdays, 6-8 pm PST
Where: Online via Zoom
Next session starts on 4/9/2025
Online - 1 on 1 via Zoom
Format: weekly 50-70 minute sessions via video conference
Includes: the grief recovery handbook (shipped to you)
Pricing
In-Person Support Group
$500
Discount: $50 if paid in full by January 10th
Online Support Group via Zoom
$500
Discount: $50 if paid in full by January 10th
Online one-on-one program
$800 for eight sessions
Discount: 10% off if paid in full by the first session
Installment option: two payments of $400 (balance due by the 4th session)
Start your healing journey today
It’s never too early to take the first step toward healing and reclaiming your joy.