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Who we are

About the Grief Recovery Institute

John W. James is the Founder, Russell P. Friedman is the Executive Director and Eric J. Cline is Executive Director in Canada of The Grief Recovery Institute. The Institute, an internationally recognized authority, provides programs for The Compassionate Friends, The National SIDS Foundation, The National AIDS Network, The University of California at Irvine, Chapman University, and many others.

Murray Feldman is a graduate from the University of Winnipeg.  Murray is Certified in Grief Recovery and is devoting his life to support those in the grief recovery process. 

The Grief Recovery® Outreach Program - A 12 session recovery group utilizing formats that assure long-term recovery from the pain of loss. Groups are moderated by Murray in many communities throughout Canada. All necessary materials are provided.

Most professionals address grief from a conceptual, intellectual perspective. Therapists, clergy, doctors and others had been trained to deal with grief academically and philosophically. This often left grievers with much understanding - but very little recovery. 

GriefRecovery® is a registered trademark of The Grief Recovery Institute®

Our Certified personnel use this distinctive mark to announce their association with 
The Grief Recovery Institute® and to distinguish themselves from others who help grievers. While the words grief and recovery may be generic, the phrase Grief
Recovery® is unique to the principles and actions outlined in The Grief Recovery Handbook and all other literature and programs affiliated with The Grief Recovery Institute®. Look for GriefRecovery® - it is your assurance of the highest level of training in the area of helping grievers complete the pain caused by significant emotional losses.