The Grief Recovery Method is an evidence-based, action-orientated grief programme supporting individuals through the pain of loss. It is a directed approach that helps overcome the isolation felt by loss by increasing participation. I offer a 7-week programme on a 1 to 1 basis or an 8-week group programme where the client is directed to undertake small step-by-step actions to work through the loss/losses they are trying to overcome. I also offer a Helping Children With Loss programme which is for adults supporting children through loss and pet loss programmes.
Grief is a natural reaction to the ending or change in a familiar pattern of behaviour. Unfortunately, as a society, our reaction to grief and loss can inhibit an individual's ability to work through the process effectively. Loss has become even more prevalent since Covid 19. We have all been affected by loss in some way, either from losing a loved one to Covid, our health, employment, confidence or our freedom during lockdown. There are over 40 recognised losses other than bereavement that we often don’t acknowledge and therefore don’t realise that the emotional turmoil we are experiencing is grief, which can come from the physical loss of a loved one to the ending of a relationship, the loss of security or trust, career, health, pet, friendship but also the loss that life-altering changes bring such as the loss of child and miscarriage or the impact of the menopause. We then find ourselves seeking support through medication or other therapies such as counselling or CBT which is now resulting in long waiting times for appointments which in turn is compounding the problem with people believing they are unable to take steps to recovery until they are seen. An alternative to this would be a referral to access the Grief Recovery Method Programme which is readily accessible.
A high number of individuals are now seeking access to support, primarily based on loss which is causing extreme pressure on mental health services and charities. I am hoping to bring forward the option of the Grief Recovery Method as an alternative resource which has been shown to make a measurable difference for those suffering from loss.