Description
One-on-One Sessions – The Grief Recovery Method®
Common Life Events That Cause Grief
Grief is a natural response to various types of loss, yet we often don’t realize that the emotions we’re experiencing are actually grief. Here are some common life events that can trigger grief:
- Death of a Loved One: Losing a family member, friend, or pet.
- Relationship Changes: Divorce, separation, or the breakup of a significant romantic relationship.
- Health-Related Losses: Personal illness, acquiring a disability, or mental health struggles.
- Loss of Employment: Job loss or transitioning into retirement.
- Financial Hardship: Bankruptcy or overwhelming debt.
- Major Life Transitions: Moving, children leaving home, or graduating from school.
- Loss of a Dream or Goal: Not achieving career or personal aspirations.
- Traumatic Events: Natural disasters, severe accidents, or being a victim of crime.
- End of an Era: Significant cultural, societal, or historical changes.
- Aging: Loss of independence or experiencing cognitive decline.
Complex and Nuanced Sources of Grief:
- Parentification: Taking on adult responsibilities as a child.
- Loss of Innocence: Experiencing events that lead to a premature understanding of adult issues.
- Childhood Abuse: Physical, emotional, or sexual abuse during childhood.
- Sexual Abuse and Molestation: Experiencing sexual violence or unwanted sexual contact.
- Addictive Parents: Growing up with parents struggling with addiction.
- Adoption and Fostering: Feelings of abandonment or identity struggles related to adoption or foster care.
- Abandonment: Experiencing physical or emotional abandonment by caregivers or loved ones.
- Miscarriage or Stillbirth: The loss of a pregnancy or newborn.
- Infant or Child Death: Losing a baby, infant, or young child.
- Friendships Growing Apart: The emotional toll of losing close friends over time.
- Difficult In-Laws: Strain and conflict in relationships with in-laws.
- Sibling Rivalry: Long-standing tension and conflict with siblings.
- Generational Patterns and Ancestral Trauma: Inherited trauma from historical events, such as wars, the Holocaust, or other significant cultural or familial upheavals.
Each person’s experience of grief is unique, and it’s important to recognise and process these feelings in your own way, even if you didn’t initially identify them as grief.
Healing Your Heart with the Grief Recovery Method®
Navigating grief is incredibly challenging, but healing is possible. Your heart needs to be heard in order to heal, and the Grief Recovery Method® offers a compassionate and structured approach to help you process your emotions and find that healing. Remember, you cannot intellectualise grief; it must be felt and expressed.
One-on-one sessions offer an intimate setting, allowing you to work closely with me on your specific grief journey. This option may suit you if you prefer a more private setting, have a complex grief history, or need a flexible schedule.
How the Grief Recovery Method® Can Help
- Understanding Your Emotions
Grief can bring up a wide range of emotions. It’s important to know that feeling sad, angry, or confused is a natural part of the grieving process. We’ll work together to understand these feelings. - Creating a Safe Space
I provide a safe, non-judgemental space where you can express your emotions freely. Feeling heard and understood can significantly ease your emotional burden. - Learning About Grief
I’ll help you understand the grief process, making your emotions feel less overwhelming and more manageable. - Encouraging Emotional Expression
The Grief Recovery Method® encourages expressing all emotions through various exercises and techniques designed to help you release pent-up emotions constructively. - Addressing Unresolved Grief
We’ll identify any unresolved grief and specific losses that are contributing to your pain. This is the first step towards healing. - Completing Unfinished Communications
You’ll have the chance to express unspoken thoughts and feelings to those who have passed or are no longer in your life, which can bring significant relief. - Learning New Coping Skills
I’ll teach you new coping skills to help manage your emotions, including relaxation techniques and mindfulness practices. - Providing Continuous Support
Regular sessions and check-ins ensure you have ongoing support as you navigate your grief journey. - Encouraging Self-Care
We’ll work on establishing self-care routines and boundaries to support your emotional and physical well-being. - Connecting with Others
While this is a one-on-one programme, connecting with others in similar situations outside these sessions can also be beneficial.
Reviewing All of Your Losses
In our one-on-one sessions, we will deep dive into all of your losses, focusing on the most significant one you identify with. This personalised approach aims to help you clear, release, and heal from these emotional burdens. If you later feel the need to revisit additional losses, we can address these through specific modules, typically taking 2-3 sessions. We’ll discuss this together when the time feels right, ensuring that your journey is nurtured and supported according to your unique needs and feelings.
Upcoming Grief Recovery Method® One-on-One Sessions
- Programme Duration: 7 weeks
- Flexibility: More flexible scheduling options available to suit your needs.
- Commitment: Attendance required at all sessions to ensure the programme’s effectiveness.
- Cost:
- Full Cost: £560
- Any additional sessions: £80 each
An £80 non-refundable deposit is required to cover the cost of session 1 and secure your space. To join the programme, please make your deposit to the account below, ref: 1:1 GRM, then get in touch via WhatsApp 07917899430 and book your session.
Deborah Robinson | Account Number: 58579817 | Sort Code: 60-83-71
Please Note: There are a limited number of places available for the one-on-one sessions. Places are allocated on a first-to-book basis. Once these places are filled, there will be a wait time until the next opportunity.
Payment Details for the Grief Recovery Method® Outreach Programme
The Grief Recovery Method® Outreach Programme is conducted in association with The Grief Recovery Institute®. We will be using The Grief Recovery® Handbook: The Action Programme for Moving Beyond Death, Divorce, and Other Losses (Revised Edition) as our text to guide us to recovery. It is a seven-week programme with one-on-one sessions. Successful completion of the programme requires regular attendance as well as fulfilment of weekly homework assignments.
The cost of the programme is £560, which includes the handbook and all additional materials. An £80 deposit is required to secure your space. Full payment is appreciated at the start of the 7-week programme, although an instalment plan can be arranged if required. Cash, VISA, and MasterCard are all accepted. These instalments can be divided into two payments of £280.00, or three payments of £187.00. The programme must be paid in full by the sixth class.
Payment Plans:
- £80 non-refundable deposit at booking stage (included in £560)
- £560 on or before the first class
- £280 on or before the first class; £280 by the sixth class
- £187 on or before the first class; £187 by the third class; £187 by the sixth class
One-on-One Session Policy
Should a session need to be rescheduled, 24-hour notice is required (exceptions are made for evidential emergencies only). Sessions not rescheduled within a 24-hour timeframe will be charged at £80. This is in addition to the £560 programme fee.
Commitment
By enrolling in the Grief Recovery Method® Outreach Programme, you are committing to regular attendance and completion of weekly assignments. This commitment is essential to ensure your successful recovery journey.
Whats Next:
Start your healing journey with our Certified Grief Recovery Method Specialist Programme. To ensure we’re the right fit, we offer a free 10-minute discovery call. Book your call now by texting me on WhatsApp at 07917899430 and begin your path to emotional well-being today!
Cancellation Policy for Grief Recovery Method® Sessions
One-on-One Sessions
- Notice Period:
Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the scheduled session. - Non-Refundable Deposit:
The £80 deposit required to secure your space is non-refundable and covers the cost of the first session. - Rescheduling:
Sessions can be rescheduled if at least 24 hours’ notice is provided. If a session is not rescheduled within this timeframe, it will be charged at the rate of £80 in addition to the programme fee. - Missed Sessions:
Regular attendance is crucial for the effectiveness of the programme. If you miss a session without proper notice, it will not be refunded or rescheduled. - Emergency Cancellations:
In case of emergencies, please contact us as soon as possible. We will do our best to accommodate and reschedule the session, although this cannot be guaranteed. - Programme Commitment:
By enrolling in the Grief Recovery Method® One-on-One Sessions, you agree to commit to all 7 sessions. If you are unable to complete the programme, no refunds will be given for the remaining sessions. - Facilitator Rights:
The facilitator reserves the right to change or cancel sessions due to unforeseen circumstances. Participants will be notified as soon as possible, and alternative arrangements will be made.
General Policies
- Payment:
All payments must be made in full by the deadlines specified. For instalment plans, payments must be completed by the sixth session. - Changes to Schedule:
We reserve the right to reschedule sessions in the event of unforeseen circumstances. Participants will be notified as soon as possible, and alternative arrangements will be made. - Communication:
For cancellations and rescheduling, please contact Deborah Robinson via WhatsApp at 07917899430 or email debbie@theyogajunkie.co.uk.
By enrolling in the Grief Recovery Method® Outreach Programme, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the cancellation policy and agree to its terms. This policy ensures that the programme can run smoothly and that all participants receive the full benefits of the structured sessions.