Feel Free Again with Cole James

In this episode of the Feel Free Again podcast, Cole James interviews Ashley Mielke, the founder and CEO of the Grief and Trauma Healing Center. They discuss Ashley's journey with the grief recovery method and how she integrated it into her practice. They also explore the importance of completing the emotional work in relationships and the role of trauma processing in the healing process.   In this conversation, Cole and Ashley discuss the importance of the grief recovery method and its impact on personal and professional growth. Ashley shares her experience as a grief recovery specialist and the transformative power of the method.   They discuss the benefits of completing relationships with past losses and the impact it has on present relationships. They also explore how the grief recovery method can be applied to marriage and family therapy, helping couples navigate shared losses and unresolved issues. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the challenges of emotional communication and the role of grief recovery in parenting.   Connect with Ashley: https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/about-us/ashley-mielke Website: https://www.healmyheart.ca/ashley-mielke-psychologist-edmonton IG: https://www.instagram.com/griefandtraumahealingcentre/?hl=en FB: https://www.facebook.com/griefandtraumahealingcentre/   Cole James, President of the Grief Recovery Institute, shares about the Power of Grief Recovery! Cole is dedicating his life to help people with grief. Now, grief is much more than just losing someone. Did you know that? You've probably heard of the Five Stages of Grief, right? Well, this goes much deeper than you think. Let me explain. Everyone has some type of grief in their lives, some haven't yet, but it's part of life. We can't escape it, BUT we can work through it. And you don't have to do it alone. Let's talk about it.   For more information visit: https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/

In this episode of the Feel Free Again podcast, host Cole James is joined by Sandi Derby, a grief recovery specialist. Sandi shares her personal journey of healing from childhood abuse and addiction through the grief recovery method. She emphasizes the importance of emotional recovery and the need to process and grieve the losses that result from traumatic experiences. Sandi also discusses the societal narrative that trauma is something one can never recover from and challenges this belief by sharing her own transformation and the profound impact of the grief recovery method.   The episode highlights the power of emotional honesty, compassionate listening, and the ability to live a full and present life after healing from emotional pain. In this conversation, Cole James and Sandi Derby discuss the importance of not letting grief define one's identity. They emphasize the need to do the work of grief recovery in order to move forward and let go of past pain. They highlight the pitfalls of holding onto grief, such as seeking validation through others' sympathy or attention. They also discuss the power of completing the grief process and finding one's true identity beyond the pain. The conversation explores various examples of traumatic events and the associated losses that require grief work. They encourage listeners to face, embrace, and release the pain in order to live a full and empowered life.   Connect with Sandi: https://sandiderby.com/   Cole James, President of the Grief Recovery Institute, shares about the Power of Grief Recovery! Cole is dedicating his life to help people with grief. Now, grief is much more than just losing someone. Did you know that? You've probably heard of the Five Stages of Grief, right? Well, this goes much deeper than you think. Let me explain. Everyone has some type of grief in their lives, some haven't yet, but it's part of life. We can't escape it, BUT we can work through it. And you don't have to do it alone. Let's talk about it.   We have trained Grief Recovery Method Specialists, who help heartbroken people, in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, the Middle East, Central America, South America, and North America. The Grief Recovery Method Certification Program is taught and available in multiple languages including: English, Spanish, Swedish, Hungarian, Ukrainian, and Russian. Our home office is in the United States and serves English-speaking nations and populations around the world, such as the United Kingdom, Canada, and the Commonwealth Nations. In addition, we have international affiliate offices in Sweden, Australia, Mexico, and Hungary.   Our goal is to help as many people as possible, which is why our books have been translated into over 30 languages including: Spanish, French, Dutch, Portuguese, Japanese, Ukrainian, Russian, and many more.   For more information visit: https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/

Cole interviews his dear friend Susan Dindinger, a facilitator and trainer in the Grief Recovery Method. Susan shares her personal experience with grief and how she discovered the method after the death of her sister. She discusses the reluctance she initially felt in trying the method and the profound impact it had on her life. Susan also highlights the pitfalls of churches in dealing with grief and the importance of meeting people where they are in their grief journey.   In this conversation, Cole James and Susan Dindinger continue their discuss the problem of skipping grief and the importance of learning the levels of grief within your kids.   Connect with Susan here: https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/about-us/susan-dindinger   Cole James, President of the Grief Recovery Institute, shares about the Power of Grief Recovery! Cole is dedicating his life to help people with grief. Now, grief is much more than just losing someone. Did you know that? You've probably heard of the Five Stages of Grief, right? Well, this goes much deeper than you think. Let me explain. Everyone has some type of grief in their lives, some haven't yet, but it's part of life. We can't escape it, BUT we can work through it. And you don't have to do it alone. Let's talk about it.   We have trained Grief Recovery Method Specialists, who help heartbroken people, in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, the Middle East, Central America, South America, and North America. The Grief Recovery Method Certification Program is taught and available in multiple languages including: English, Spanish, Swedish, Hungarian, Ukrainian, and Russian. Our home office is in the United States and serves English-speaking nations and populations around the world, such as the United Kingdom, Canada, and the Commonwealth Nations. In addition, we have international affiliate offices in Sweden, Australia, Mexico, and Hungary.   Our goal is to help as many people as possible, which is why our books have been translated into over 30 languages including: Spanish, French, Dutch, Portuguese, Japanese, Ukrainian, Russian, and many more.   For more information visit: https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/

Cole interviews his dear friend Susan Dindinger, a facilitator and trainer in the Grief Recovery Method. Susan shares her personal experience with grief and how she discovered the method after the death of her sister. She discusses the reluctance she initially felt in trying the method and the profound impact it had on her life. Susan also highlights the pitfalls of churches in dealing with grief and the importance of meeting people where they are in their grief journey. In this conversation, Cole James and Susan Dindinger discuss the problem with skipping grief and the danger of positive thinking. They also explore unhelpful messages in the church and the transformative power of the Grief Recovery Method. They emphasize the importance of creating unity through emotional honesty and the need for safe spaces to share truth. They highlight the power of sitting with someone in grief and the gift of listening without offering advice. They also touch on the impact of COVID on grief and loss and the importance of certified grief recovery specialists.   Connect with Susan here: https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/about-us/susan-dindinger   Cole James, President of the Grief Recovery Institute, shares about the Power of Grief Recovery! Cole is dedicating his life to help people with grief. Now, grief is much more than just losing someone. Did you know that? You've probably heard of the Five Stages of Grief, right? Well, this goes much deeper than you think. Let me explain. Everyone has some type of grief in their lives, some haven't yet, but it's part of life. We can't escape it, BUT we can work through it. And you don't have to do it alone. Let's talk about it.   We have trained Grief Recovery Method Specialists, who help heartbroken people, in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, the Middle East, Central America, South America, and North America. The Grief Recovery Method Certification Program is taught and available in multiple languages including: English, Spanish, Swedish, Hungarian, Ukrainian, and Russian. Our home office is in the United States and serves English-speaking nations and populations around the world, such as the United Kingdom, Canada, and the Commonwealth Nations. In addition, we have international affiliate offices in Sweden, Australia, Mexico, and Hungary. Our goal is to help as many people as possible, which is why our books have been translated into over 30 languages including: Spanish, French, Dutch, Portuguese, Japanese, Ukrainian, Russian, and many more.   For more information visit: https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/

In this episode, Tara Storm, an LCSW, discusses the concept of intangible losses and how they can impact our lives. She shares her personal experiences with intangible losses, such as the loss of support and identity, and highlights the importance of recognizing and addressing these losses. Tara emphasizes the need for individuals to do their own grief work and the power of self-disclosure in building rapport and connection. She also discusses the limitations of traditional psychotherapy and the benefits of the grief recovery method.   Overall, this episode explores the complexities of grief and the transformative potential of addressing intangible losses. In this conversation, Thera shares her experience of sibling rivalry and comparison with her twin sister. She discusses the impact of trauma on their relationship and the unresolved grief that resulted. Thera also talks about her journey with the Grief Recovery Method and how it has helped her find completion in her relationships.   The conversation highlights the importance of addressing unresolved grief and the role it plays in shaping our beliefs and behaviors. Thera encourages listeners to spread the message of grief recovery and its transformative power.   Connect with Thera: https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/grms/thera-storm For more information about Grief Recovery Method visit: https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/

In this episode, Cole James interviews Thera Storm, a licensed clinical social worker, about her work with grief recovery. They discuss the importance of creating a safe listening environment and the tendency to overcomplicate grief. Thera shares her personal journey to grief recovery and the impact of identity and loss. They also explore the concept of completing the grief process and the role of parents in helping children navigate their emotions. The conversation highlights the different approaches to parenting and the importance of understanding and validating children's experiences. The conversation explores the nuances of parenting and emotional expression, highlighting the importance of allowing children to talk about their emotions and providing support when needed. The discussion also delves into the balance between emotional expression and stoicism, emphasizing the need for both in different situations. The concept of survivability and the role of emotional processing is explored, along with the importance of equipping children with problem-solving skills. The conversation also addresses the challenges of reaching men with grief recovery tools and the need for emotional support in the military. The chapter concludes with a discussion on completing past emotional experiences and the pitfalls of solely talking about feelings without resolving them. Connect with Thera: https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/grms/thera-storm Cole James, President of the Grief Recovery Institute, shares about the Power of Grief Recovery! Cole is dedicating his life to help people with grief. Now, grief is much more than just losing someone. Did you know that? You've probably heard of the Five Stages of Grief, right? Well, this goes much deeper than you think. Let me explain. Everyone has some type of grief in their lives, some haven't yet, but it's part of life. We can't escape it, BUT we can work through it. And you don't have to do it alone. Let's talk about it. We have trained Grief Recovery Method Specialists, who help heartbroken people, in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, the Middle East, Central America, South America, and North America. The Grief Recovery Method Certification Program is taught and available in multiple languages including: English, Spanish, Swedish, Hungarian, Ukrainian, and Russian. Our home office is in the United States and serves English-speaking nations and populations around the world, such as the United Kingdom, Canada, and the Commonwealth Nations. In addition, we have international affiliate offices in Sweden, Australia, Mexico, and Hungary. Our goal is to help as many people as possible, which is why our books have been translated into over 30 languages including: Spanish, French, Dutch, Portuguese, Japanese, Ukrainian, Russian, and many more. For more information visit: https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/

In part two of the interview with Adrienne Mejias, she discusses her journey as a mental health professional and how she discovered the Grief Recovery Method. She shares the impact of the method on her own life and her marriage. Adrienne emphasizes the importance of unlearning and relearning as a mental health professional and how it has changed her approach to helping clients. She also highlights the need to view every client as potentially having unresolved grief and the impact of unresolved grief on relationships. This conversation explores the impact of unresolved grief on relationships. It highlights the evolution of relationships and the unmet hopes, dreams, and expectations that can lead to grief. The discussion emphasizes the importance of managing expectations and communicating emotional truth in order to foster healthy relationships. It also addresses the role of unresolved grief from past relationships and childhood trauma in current relationships. The conversation concludes by emphasizing the long-term benefits of grief recovery in enhancing the quality of relationships. Connect with Adrienne: https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/grms/adrienne-mejias Cole James, President of the Grief Recovery Institute, shares about the Power of Grief Recovery! Cole is dedicating his life to help people with grief. Now, grief is much more than just losing someone. Did you know that? You've probably heard of the Five Stages of Grief, right? Well, this goes much deeper than you think. Let me explain. Everyone has some type of grief in their lives, some haven't yet, but it's part of life. We can't escape it, BUT we can work through it. And you don't have to do it alone. Let's talk about it. We have trained Grief Recovery Method Specialists, who help heartbroken people, in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, the Middle East, Central America, South America, and North America. The Grief Recovery Method Certification Program is taught and available in multiple languages including: English, Spanish, Swedish, Hungarian, Ukrainian, and Russian. Our home office is in the United States and serves English-speaking nations and populations around the world, such as the United Kingdom, Canada, and the Commonwealth Nations. In addition, we have international affiliate offices in Sweden, Australia, Mexico, and Hungary. Our goal is to help as many people as possible, which is why our books have been translated into over 30 languages including: Spanish, French, Dutch, Portuguese, Japanese, Ukrainian, Russian, and many more. For more information visit: https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/

In this episode of the Feel Free Again podcast, host Cole James interviews Adrienne Mejias, a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in the Grief Recovery Method. Adrienne shares her personal journey of discovering the method and how it has helped her professionally and personally. She opens up about the loss of her two children and the challenges she faced while caring for them in different hospitals. The conversation highlights the conflicting emotions and the relief that can come with grief. In this conversation, Adrienne Mejias shares her journey after the death of her two daughters and the impact it had on her marriage. She discusses the things she did as a griever and the helpful and unhelpful approaches she tried. The conversation also explores the misconceptions and ranking system of grief, highlighting the importance of recognizing and addressing grief in children. Adrienne emphasizes the need for education and awareness about grief and the potential misdiagnosis of mental health issues. She also discusses the physical health effects of unresolved grief and the importance of doing grief work. Connect with Adrienne: https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/grms/adrienne-mejias Cole James, President of the Grief Recovery Institute, shares about the Power of Grief Recovery! Cole is dedicating his life to help people with grief. Now, grief is much more than just losing someone. Did you know that? You've probably heard of the Five Stages of Grief, right? Well, this goes much deeper than you think. Let me explain. Everyone has some type of grief in their lives, some haven't yet, but it's part of life. We can't escape it, BUT we can work through it. And you don't have to do it alone. Let's talk about it. We have trained Grief Recovery Method Specialists, who help heartbroken people, in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, the Middle East, Central America, South America, and North America. The Grief Recovery Method Certification Program is taught and available in multiple languages including: English, Spanish, Swedish, Hungarian, Ukrainian, and Russian. Our home office is in the United States and serves English-speaking nations and populations around the world, such as the United Kingdom, Canada, and the Commonwealth Nations. In addition, we have international affiliate offices in Sweden, Australia, Mexico, and Hungary. Our goal is to help as many people as possible, which is why our books have been translated into over 30 languages including: Spanish, French, Dutch, Portuguese, Japanese, Ukrainian, Russian, and many more. For more information visit: https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/

In this conversation, Catherine Best discusses her journey in working with children and the development of the Helping Children with Loss program. She highlights the gap in emotional support for children in educational settings and the importance of addressing their emotional needs. Catherine shares her personal experiences with grief and how it led her to discover the Grief Recovery Method. She emphasizes the practicality and effectiveness of the program in improving communication and emotional support for children and adults alike. Catherine also discusses the universal application of the program and its impact on parent-child relationships. In this conversation, Catherine Best and Cole discuss the importance of helping children with loss and grief. They highlight the Grave Recovery Method Programme as a valuable resource for parents and professionals. They emphasize the need for emotional tools and education to support children through difficult times. The conversation also explores the impact of emotional events on children and the role of adults in providing guidance and understanding. They encourage listeners to take action and not wait to help children in need. The conversation concludes with a discussion of resources available for helping children with loss. Taking action and providing support to children should not be delayed. Connect with Catherine: griefrecoverymethod.com/grms/catherine-best More about Catherine, I am an Advanced GRMS and GRI Trainer based in the UK and have 30+ years of experience in Early Years, Primary and University level education as a teacher and university lecturer, with Masters in Autism and Neurodiverse conditions. Since certifying in 2013, I have been the proud Director of my Community Interest (Not for Profit) Company and has been funded by the National Lottery many times, alongside delivering the Grief Recovery Method through Social Prescription. I am also contracted to many large organizations nationally and internationally to support their employees through the GRM and work closely with the Health and Education Authorities. Additionally my work with the Helping Children with Loss program has further fueled my passion for supporting the wellbeing of young people, believing it gives parents, carers and professionals the communication tools they need to support others to the best of their ability. For more information visit: https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/  

Cole interviews Laura Rodas about her incredible recovery from her husband being murdered, and the process of taking pills to “deal with the pain” to becoming a powerful trainer in Grief Recovery. Connect with Laura here: https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/about-us/laura-rodas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurarodas_sv?igsh=eGRlc2VqcW5pMXM0 More about Laura Rodas: Laura's husband was murdered in 2007. Her world crumbled, and it was a time of darkness, suffering, and loneliness. It was through Grief Recovery Method that she came to understand that emotional losses and unexpected changes are a natural part of life, however strong and excruciating or unnoticeable they may be. She discovered that acknowledging and being in touch with her emotions was the only way to confront and survive this situation, filled with pain, anxieties, and sadness. Laura holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and went on to develop as a professional in the management and promotion of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation in her country. Later, she established a successful corporate event-planning company, which managed the most relevant national and international events in the country. However, she always felt the desire to share Grief Recovery with others. In 2016, she began her journey to become a Grief Recovery Method Specialist, in addition to being an Executive and LP Coach, and a Meta-Master in Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Neurosemantics from the International Society of Neuro-Semantics. Laura loves her work as an executive coach in the private sector and as an Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist and Bilingual Trainer of the Method in Spanish and English, aiming to reach as many people as possible and improve their quality of life by effectively managing emotional losses.  Cole James, President of the Grief Recovery Institute, shares about the Power of Grief Recovery! Cole is dedicating his life to help people with grief. Now, grief is much more than just losing someone. Did you know that? You've probably heard of the Five Stages of Grief, right? Well, this goes much deeper than you think. Let me explain. Everyone has some type of grief in their lives, some haven't yet, but it's part of life. We can't escape it, BUT we can work through it. And you don't have to do it alone. Let's talk about it. We have trained Grief Recovery Method Specialists, who help heartbroken people, in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, the Middle East, Central America, South America, and North America. The Grief Recovery Method Certification Program is taught and available in multiple languages including: English, Spanish, Swedish, Hungarian, Ukrainian, and Russian. Our home office is in the United States and serves English-speaking nations and populations around the world, such as the United Kingdom, Canada, and the Commonwealth Nations. In addition, we have international affiliate offices in Sweden, Australia, Mexico, and Hungary. Our goal is to help as many people as possible, which is why our books have been translated into over 30 languages including: Spanish, French, Dutch, Portuguese, Japanese, Ukrainian, Russian, and many more. Through the Grief Recovery Handbook and translations, interviews on radio and TV, public appearances and talks, web traffic, and various programs we offer, we have reached tens of millions of people with our message of hope and recovery from significant emotional loss. For more information visit: https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/ 

Cole interviews Ed Owens, his great friend and his Vice President of The Grief Recovery Method. Cole and Ed discuss the pressing issue with PTSD and Survivor's Guilt within the military. If you are in the military, and yes if you're married into the military or have a loved one serving, this is a MUST for you. More about Ed: Ed retired from the US Air Force (Reserves) as a First Sergeant in 2009 where he was responsible for the health, safety and welfare of service members and their families. During his career he deployed several times; his last deployment was as a First Sergeant to Iraq in 2006. As a law enforcement officer, Ed has worked in agencies at the city, county, State and Federal levels. Ed has a profound passion for helping our military service members, law enforcement, and their families. His background includes a BA in Social Science, with a minor in Human Development and a Certificate in Human Services Case Management and Administration. For over 20 years he’s been an instructor, trainer and facilitator teaching a wide range of topics. He also has experience working with at-risk foster children as a behavioral specialist as well as coaching and mentoring youth in our schools. He is also an advocate for children’s safety within his state and at the national level. Ed’s career includes over 23 years of military and law enforcement experience. More about Cole: Cole James, President of the Grief Recovery Institute, shares about the Power of Grief Recovery! Cole is dedicating his life to help people with grief. Now, grief is much more than just losing someone. Did you know that? You've probably heard of the Five Stages of Grief, right? Well, this goes much deeper than you think. Let me explain. Everyone has some type of grief in their lives, some haven't yet, but it's part of life. We can't escape it, BUT we can work through it. And you don't have to do it alone. Let's talk about it. We have trained Grief Recovery Method Specialists, who help heartbroken people, in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, the Middle East, Central America, South America, and North America. The Grief Recovery Method Certification Program is taught and available in multiple languages including: English, Spanish, Swedish, Hungarian, Ukrainian, and Russian. Our home office is in the United States and serves English-speaking nations and populations around the world, such as the United Kingdom, Canada, and the Commonwealth Nations. In addition, we have international affiliate offices in Sweden, Australia, Mexico, and Hungary. Our goal is to help as many people as possible, which is why our books have been translated into over 30 languages including: Spanish, French, Dutch, Portuguese, Japanese, Ukrainian, Russian, and many more. Through the Grief Recovery Handbook and translations, interviews on radio and TV, public appearances and talks, web traffic, and various programs we offer, we have reached tens of millions of people with our message of hope and recovery from significant emotional loss. For more information visit: https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/ 

Cole sits down with Ed Owens, his great friend and his Vice President of The Grief Recovery Method. Ed shares his most life changing moment of his life, the loss of his 3 year old son. Grab your tissues and note pad, this episode will change you. More about Ed: Ed retired from the US Air Force (Reserves) as a First Sergeant in 2009 where he was responsible for the health, safety and welfare of service members and their families. During his career he deployed several times; his last deployment was as a First Sergeant to Iraq in 2006. As a law enforcement officer, Ed has worked in agencies at the city, county, State and Federal levels. Ed has a profound passion for helping our military service members, law enforcement, and their families. His background includes a BA in Social Science, with a minor in Human Development and a Certificate in Human Services Case Management and Administration. For over 20 years he’s been an instructor, trainer and facilitator teaching a wide range of topics. He also has experience working with at-risk foster children as a behavioral specialist as well as coaching and mentoring youth in our schools. He is also an advocate for children’s safety within his state and at the national level. Ed’s career includes over 23 years of military and law enforcement experience. More about Cole: Cole James, President of the Grief Recovery Institute, shares about the Power of Grief Recovery! Cole is dedicating his life to help people with grief. Now, grief is much more than just losing someone. Did you know that? You've probably heard of the Five Stages of Grief, right? Well, this goes much deeper than you think. Let me explain. Everyone has some type of grief in their lives, some haven't yet, but it's part of life. We can't escape it, BUT we can work through it. And you don't have to do it alone. Let's talk about it. We have trained Grief Recovery Method Specialists, who help heartbroken people, in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, the Middle East, Central America, South America, and North America. The Grief Recovery Method Certification Program is taught and available in multiple languages including: English, Spanish, Swedish, Hungarian, Ukrainian, and Russian. Our home office is in the United States and serves English-speaking nations and populations around the world, such as the United Kingdom, Canada, and the Commonwealth Nations. In addition, we have international affiliate offices in Sweden, Australia, Mexico, and Hungary. Our goal is to help as many people as possible, which is why our books have been translated into over 30 languages including: Spanish, French, Dutch, Portuguese, Japanese, Ukrainian, Russian, and many more. Through the Grief Recovery Handbook and translations, interviews on radio and TV, public appearances and talks, web traffic, and various programs we offer, we have reached tens of millions of people with our message of hope and recovery from significant emotional loss. For more information visit: https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/

Cole interviews his dear friend Mike Strick. Mike comes to The Grief Recovery Institute having witnessed exceptional outcomes for 15 years leading The Grief Recovery Method® as a Bereavement Coordinator at a hospice from 2007 - 2021. While there, he educated and guided thousands of grievers from all walks of life along their grief journey and led more than 120 Grief Recovery Method® Grief Support Groups. He also took the opportunity to personally use the Grief Recovery Method to work through multiple losses in his own life. Mike was drawn to work with death, dying, grief and loss after a series of his own tranformative spiritual experiences. He takes a holisitic approach to daily life incorporating nature, whole foods, meditation, yoga, exercise, silence, and consciousness exploration in his everyday choices. Connect with Mike: https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/about-us/mike-strick Cole James, President of the Grief Recovery Institute, shares about the Power of Grief Recovery! Cole is dedicating his life to help people with grief. Now, grief is much more than just losing someone. Did you know that? You've probably heard of the Five Stages of Grief, right? Well, this goes much deeper than you think. Let me explain. Everyone has some type of grief in their lives, some haven't yet, but it's part of life. We can't escape it, BUT we can work through it. And you don't have to do it alone. Let's talk about it. We have trained Grief Recovery Method Specialists, who help heartbroken people, in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, the Middle East, Central America, South America, and North America. The Grief Recovery Method Certification Program is taught and available in multiple languages including: English, Spanish, Swedish, Hungarian, Ukrainian, and Russian. Our home office is in the United States and serves English-speaking nations and populations around the world, such as the United Kingdom, Canada, and the Commonwealth Nations. In addition, we have international affiliate offices in Sweden, Australia, Mexico, and Hungary. Our goal is to help as many people as possible, which is why our books have been translated into over 30 languages including: Spanish, French, Dutch, Portuguese, Japanese, Ukrainian, Russian, and many more. Through the Grief Recovery Handbook and translations, interviews on radio and TV, public appearances and talks, web traffic, and various programs we offer, we have reached tens of millions of people with our message of hope and recovery from significant emotional loss. For more information visit: https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/

This amazing episode with Cole James, from Grief Recovery Method, Lois Hall joins in and shares her childhood story and how she became an historic figure in the Health Department of the United States! You don't want to miss this.   More about Lois Hall: Lois Hall’s career has been in the field of Public Health, having held several positions with the Ohio Department of Health, and serving as the Executive Director of the Ohio Public Health Association. Working with those going through HIV/AIDS, cancer and other diseases – and their families and loved ones – Lois’ interest in grief began from that perspective. Meeting John W. James during that time changed Lois’ life and career trajectory. Lois was trained as a Grief Recovery Specialist, by John, in 1998 and she began providing the community programs at that time. In 2001 she was invited to become a GRI trainer. In 2016 Lois began assisting in providing technical assistance to Specialists across the US, and in helping with various quality assurance/improvement projects, research activities and other projects as assigned. She joined the ranks of the Advanced Specialists in 2018. Connect with Lois here: https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/grms/lois-hall Cole James, President of the Grief Recovery Institute, shares about the Power of Grief Recovery! Cole is dedicating his life to help people with grief. Now, grief is much more than just losing someone. Did you know that? You've probably heard of the Five Stages of Grief, right? Well, this goes much deeper than you think. Let me explain. Everyone has some type of grief in their lives, some haven't yet, but it's part of life. We can't escape it, BUT we can work through it. And you don't have to do it alone. Let's talk about it. We have trained Grief Recovery Method Specialists, who help heartbroken people, in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, the Middle East, Central America, South America and North America. The Grief Recovery Method Certification Program is taught and available in multiple languages including: English, Spanish, Swedish, Hungarian, Ukrainian and Russian. Our home office is in the United States and serves English speaking nations and populations around the world, such as the United Kingdom, Canada, and Commonwealth Nations. In addition, we have international affiliate offices in Sweden, Australia, Mexico, and Hungary. Our goal is to help as many people as possible, which is why our books have been translated into over 30 languages including: Spanish, French, Dutch, Portuguese, Japanese, Ukrainian, Russian, and many more. Through the Grief Recovery Handbook and translations, interviews on radio and TV, public appearances and talks, web traffic, and various programs we offer, we have reached tens of millions of people with our message of hope and recovery from significant emotional loss. For a FREE Grief Recovery Handbook: https://offers.griefrecoverymethod.com/two-step-order1614201563532 For more information visit: https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/  

It's time to Feel Free Again! Listen, grief is a universal experience no matter where you live, which is why the Grief Recovery Institute offers emotional support programs around the globe. Emotional pain from loss is something that unites us all, regardless of where you live on the planet. We support and provide services to people regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, career, or political views in countries all over the world. Cole James, President of the Grief Recovery Institute, shares about the Power of Grief Recovery! Cole is dedicating his life to help people with grief. Now, grief is much more than just losing someone. Did you know that? You've probably heard of the Five Stages of Grief, right? Well, this goes much deeper than you think. Let me explain. Everyone has some type of grief in their lives, some haven't yet, but it's part of life. We can't escape it, BUT we can work through it. And you don't have to do it alone. Let's talk about it. We have trained Grief Recovery Method Specialists, who help heartbroken people, in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, the Middle East, Central America, South America and North America. The Grief Recovery Method Certification Program is taught and available in multiple languages including: English, Spanish, Swedish, Hungarian, Ukrainian and Russian. Our home office is in the United States and serves English speaking nations and populations around the world, such as the United Kingdom, Canada, and Commonwealth Nations. In addition, we have international affiliate offices in Sweden, Australia, Mexico, and Hungary. Our goal is to help as many people as possible, which is why our books have been translated into over 30 languages including: Spanish, French, Dutch, Portuguese, Japanese, Ukrainian, Russian, and many more. Through the Grief Recovery Handbook and translations, interviews on radio and TV, public appearances and talks, web traffic, and various programs we offer, we have reached tens of millions of people with our message of hope and recovery from significant emotional loss. For a FREE Grief Recovery Handbook: https://offers.griefrecoverymethod.com/two-step-order1614201563532 For more information visit: https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/