What does the Grief do?

The Grief Recovery Institute, founded in the mid-1980s, is based in Athol, Idaho, and focuses on helping individuals recover from grief through its evidence-based program, The Grief Recovery Method®. This structured, 8-week outreach program has supported over 500,000 people dealing with various emotional losses, including death, divorce, and health issues. The institute has trained more than 15,000 Certified Grief Recovery Specialists across 17 countries, enabling them to assist clients globally. The institute offers a four-day certification program for individuals to become Grief Recovery Specialists, as well as a 7-week individual support option available online. It also provides professional training for mental health professionals, funeral directors, and clergy. Founders John W. James and Russell Friedman have authored key publications, including The Grief Recovery Handbook, which serve as essential resources for the method. The Grief Recovery Institute emphasizes that grief is a normal process experienced by people of all backgrounds.