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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/