“The environment is safe, and the facilitators are wonderful. Thoughtful, caring, understanding, gentle and very accommodating. I am so happy I have found this group.”
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“At first, I was reluctant to join a group, especially on Zoom. However, it has been a great experience so far connecting with the facilitators and participants and sharing our grief experiences and receiving validation for what we are going through. Big thank you.”
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“I enjoyed the topic/handout on self care, and I am encouraged to know that I am already applying a few of the ideas on the list. I am also aware of others on the list that I will try in time. I find it so cathartic to listen to others who are experiencing grief and how hard losing true loved ones can be. I am grateful for this group and look forward to each session. The facilitators are warm, gentle and very caring.”
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“I like the fact that handouts are provided weekly, and I am open to trying the exercises as outlined by the facilitators. They remember key facts about the members of each group and make a concerted effort to encourage dialogue amongst each participant. I often have to leave the session early due to my work responsibilities and Facilitators are mindful of the time for me.”
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“Today’s session was very impactful. Addressing the 6 needs of mourning was helpful. The input from all attendees helped me because I recognize the similarities and appreciate the thoughts and ideas that were presented. I feel so comfortable with the facilitators who are so gentle, kind and take the time to remember as many details as they can about each of us. Very grateful for this group.”
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“I really enjoyed todays session on the 5 Myths of Grief. Our group was able to go through each one and everyone had a different perspective and feelings which I found beneficial. I especially appreciated the definitions of Grief, Mourning and Bereavement.”
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“This group was my first group experience. I felt very supported, and I felt very comfortable sharing. Others shared their stories, I felt comfort and was able to see I was not alone and could relate to others. The time went by very quickly, but I was glad I took part. I will be participating again. I would like to attend the open group and loss of a parent grief group as well. Thank you for providing this and other groups of support.”
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“This session and the previous sessions have all been extremely beneficial. Even though each participant’s and each facilitator’s grief journey has been unique, there are still so many similarities to the many grief stages and experiences we are going through. It is a wonderful opportunity for us all to help and support each other. Thank you for providing these sessions.”
 
“I really value the time in this group. The sharing is reaffirming and helps to put things into perspective. I really appreciate hearing other stories, and how it relates to me. Its also nice when someone shares and makes you look at your own experience in a different way.”
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“This group is very inclusive. Hearing others has reinforced what I have been feeling, and also provided help when I didn’t understand how I was feeling. I am very appreciative to be able to participate.”
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“With my mother’s upcoming celebration of life, I felt a lot of support. As always, the interactions with all of the other people in the attendance for the group have provided great suggestions for coping the day of the celebration as well as techniques for the day. It was much appreciated.”