Grief Recovery Services
Grief comes in many ways, and is not always just associated with death. It can be associated with many forms of loss: estrangement, divorce, caring 24/7/365 for a medically fragile child, and more.
Through official certification, On Angels’ Wings provides grief recovery services based upon The Grief Recovery Method in one-on-one or group settings, in-person or virtually. While priority is given to OAW recipients, this service is available to the entire community.
The organization requires that participants cover the cost of the $12 accompanying book, and requests a donation to On Angels’ Wings at the end of the program. See the testimonials and currently available programs below.
Michelle Cramer
Founder, President and Executive Director
Michelle Slavens
Vice President and Director of Support
(Neither are licensed counselors and the programs utilized cannot be considered therapy.)
Testimonies From Our Participants
“After completing grief recovery group, I felt like I was in the best place I had been in two years. Before coming, I didn’t feel like I deserved to be grieving because I hadn’t lost my child, but group helped me validate my loss of the life I thought I would have with Bentlee. It’s given me the tools I need to continue processing the losses along this journey, and I feel equipped to remain strong through the grief. I’m so thankful this exists and that I took the leap to complete the Grief Recovery Method.”
Caitlin Smiley
Mommy to Bentlee, CHD
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“Going through [the Grief Recovery Method] made me open my eyes to a lot of grief that I had buried. The book and class helped me realize what all I was hiding and made me process it. Since the class I have realized that I am more open with my family and friends about my feelings and not ashamed in the way I feel. Through my honesty with others I have been happier and felt some relief and I’m able to do more and live my life again. God and I had some good conversations and I’m feeling a lot more at peace. I know it will never be the same but my rainbow is coming and I can’t wait to find out what it is.”
Tiffany Smith
Mommy to Bowen, birth loss
“The Grief Recovery Method completely changed my outlook and my process on how to handle my grief. I have suffered tremendous loss in my life and most people think ‘it’s gets better over time.’ The truth is, the grief doesn’t change. Life changes. It adapts and grows around grief. As much as I thought I had ‘dealt with’ my grief after so many years, I learned through the grief recovery method to finally live with my grief. And I can’t believe more people don’t know about it.”
Connie Bumb
Mommy to Kayson, Preemie (NICU Milestone Sessions)
Mommy to Malachi & Isaiah, micro-preemie losses
“I thoroughly enjoyed my time in the OAW Grief Recovery group. It was something I didn’t want to do, but knew I needed to do for myself and my family. I’m so glad that I took a leap of faith and joined. Going through this program was hard; being raw and honest about your losses is no easy task. I left this group with practical tools, a group of people who I felt comfortable sharing with, and a new perspective on what grief is and how to process it. I think everyone should be apart of a group like this at some point in their life!”
Rochelle Carroll
Mommy to Harrison, birth loss
PROGRAMS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
If there are no current sessions available, or those below don’t work for your schedule, please check back soon or subscribe to our email list for session announcements. Contact either Michelle above for inquiries about one-on-one sessions. You can also check the Grief Recovery Institute to choose a program you like and search their network of certified specialists.
TUESDAY MORNING GRIEF GROUP
starting January 9, 2024 @ 10am
7 weeks via Zoom
Open to Recipients and the Entire Community
$12 for the cost of the accompanying book
Lead by Michelle L. Cramer, OAW Founder & ED
THURSDAY EVENING GRIEF GROUP
starting January 11, 2024 @ 7pm
7 weeks via Zoom
Open to Recipients and the Entire Community
$12 for the cost of the accompanying book
Lead by Michelle L. Cramer, OAW Founder & ED
HELPING CHILDREN WITH LOSS
starting January 9, 2024 @ 6:30pm
4 weeks via Zoom
Open to Recipients and the Entire Community
$12 for the cost of the accompanying book
Lead by Phil Cox, Advanced Certified GRM Specialist
ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS
via Zoom or in-person
Open to Recipients and the Entire Community
$12 for the cost of the accompanying book
Availability for both leaders
