Laraine Holt
grief recovery specialist
“GRIEF IS THE
NORMAL AND NATURAL REACTION TO LOSS”
John James
Loss of a Child
begin to heal
Emotionally exhausted.
Nothing feels real or worthwhile.
People try to help, but they don’t understand—
and sometimes make it worse.
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You try everything—
therapy, journaling, staying busy, returning to work—
but your heart is broken.
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You want support,
but those closest can’t understand the depth of your pain.
Your child is gone.
The pain never stops.
Wanting to heal can feel wrong,
like a betrayal.
But this kind of pain isn’t sustainable.
We are meant to heal.
When the time is right,
something shows up in your life.
Like this.
This isn’t another distraction.
It doesn’t ask you to forget or move on.
It provides a path toward real relief.
The Grief Recovery Method guides through steps that take courage.
Step by step, the heaviness eases.
Life feels more possible.
Moments of peace and joy return.
Over six weeks of focused guidance,
many describe feeling lighter—
as if a weight has been lifted.
Relief is possible.
The heart can heal.
Recovery from grief is real.
"One of the best things I have now is an awareness of a new relationship with my son. I’ve discovered that he is with me in my joy. I can sit with the awareness of him without falling to pieces. I feel easy and relaxed.
When I’m in the garden, he shares his presence with me in little signs that I am now open to receive. Sometimes I hear his voice. He’s still funny.
Before this work, my relationship was with the pain. I thought if I didn’t have the pain, I wouldn’t have him anymore. Thank goodness I was wrong.
Now I have so much more. I have peace. I have joy. And I have my son."
Losing a child is profoundly challenging
Working with someone who understands can make a significant difference in the healing process
Loss of a Spouse
Your Partner
Grief is the normal and natural reaction to loss. With accurate information and actions you can learn how to recover from your loss. In our sessions you will have the privacy to discuss your emotional pain, and to learn the tools to deal with the heartbreak that has impacted your life.​
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"It feels as though the pain has been removed"
Other Losses
Loss of a Family Member, Divorce, Loss of Trust, Safety, Security
At the end of relationships due to death or divorce, there is a high probability that you are suffering from a broken heart. You may feel as if you are stuck in a bad dream, that you don't know who you are anymore, or that you'll never laugh again. These sessions will teach you how to heal your emotional pain and feel whole again.
This program is also designed to help parents, and others who care for children. Parents learn skills which are of great benefit to the child who has endured the loss a parent, grandparent, sibling, a divorce in the family, or the loss of a pet. As a parent you will see that these tools will not only help them today, but for the rest of their lives.​​​​​
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"Life was so heavy after my separation. Since doing the grief method with Laraine I'm feeling free. I don't feel so stuck anymore"
The Grief Recovery Method
​The Grief Recovery Method is a program that’s been helping people heal from loss for over 40 years. It’s made up of a series of simple, purposeful steps laid out in the Grief Recovery Handbook, and when you complete them, they help bring real healing.There are at least 40 different life events that can cause grief, but most of us aren’t really taught how to deal with the emotional pain that comes with losing someone we love.
We tend to cope the way our parents did—by using terms like “it takes time,” “be strong,” or “keep busy.” These words don’t really help because grief isn’t just something you think through; it’s something you feel. To heal, you need to take action.
How is this different
Grief is a matter of the heart—and surprisingly,
the heart needs action to heal
not just the power of the mind. The Grief Recovery Method offers a step-by-step process that guides you through proven actions that do heal heartbreak.
It’s a well-designed structure that brings effective and lasting results. Each session includes reading and writing 'homework' which assists you, the griever, to express your emotions that come from losing your loved one.
Evidenced Based
The Grief Recovery Method is the only evidenced based program in the world. The results are published in The American Journal of Health Education and show—with high confidence—that those who follow the Grief Recovery Method Action Plan find happiness in their lives despite the loss they suffered.
​The Grief Recovery Method helps grievers deal with those things they wish might have been different or better. It gives them the chance to address those hopes, dreams and expectations that were not fulfilled. It helps with the words that were left unspoken. These things may sound too good to be true, but the research shows this dream of a better tomorrow is very possible using the Grief Recovery Method Action Plan!
The Grief Recovery Method® is a structured, action-oriented approach
Professionally
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I have worked in mental health counselling for decades.
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I completed my 200 RYT and taught Yoga in my community.
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At 50, I answered the call to become a nurse, and returned to high school to become eligible for nursing school from which I graduated with high honours.
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I continue to practice as a nurse today.
My Specialty
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I am a trained and certified Grief Recovery Method Specialist, endorsed by The Grief Recovery Method Institute, now helping others who are suffering with loss and grief.
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With a lifetime of experiences, including profound losses and a history in mental health counselling, yoga, and nursing, I realize that every step brings spiritual growth and well-being. Having healed through the Grief Recovery Method, I now live my life founded on more joy, helping others to resolve their grief. It is a privilege to be part of each person’s path towards healing. There’s a way forward—let this process guide you toward the peace and joy that are waiting for you.
I'm being told by friends that I'm smiling and I'm feeling better. I feel like my heart is starting to shine through again. Thanks so much for helping me open my heart and soul. K.H. Campbellford
I learned a lot about the sadness and grief I've been carrying since childhood. The heaviness has been lifted and now I feel a deep peace, and calm. I'm up for life now. R.D. Toronto
My relief comes from being heard and understood, and I wanted to thank you for that and for making me feel validated. B.H. Toronto
What a difference, I'm noticing that I'm more free and more in control of my emotions, it feels amazing to know what triggers my emotions and deal with them quickly without letting them linger around! D.D. Moncton
I am feeling so...light! It's the only way I can explain it. Like a weight has lifted off. K.L. Warkworth
I wanted some help from holding on to the weight of my grief, so I decided to try the Grief Recovery Method with Laraine. She was great, very competent and caring. I feel a definite sense of relief having done this work. I would recommend Laraine to anyone suffering the pain of loss. K.H. Montreal
I'm feeling good, managing everything has been so much easier, I'm continuing to use these tools to work on some more of my progress as well :) Thank you for everything Laraine, you're amazing! A.L. Sudbury
Thank you for your Leadership and encouragement during the Grief recovery process. I am sure I couldn't have done it with anyone else. You made me feel safe in sharing my experiences of grief. I'm sure that there will be many more people who will in time, say the same thing to you.
I'm sure the good Lord has many more people He will bring to you who have suffered just like you and me. I'm sure that your son is looking down upon you with so much pride knowing that you've turned his and your pain into fruit, peace and healing in the life of not only your clients but those that you encounter in everyday life. F.K. Peterborough
CONTACT ME
As a Grief Recovery Method® Specialist, I provide a safe and effective space for individuals to process their emotions and find the hope and strength they need to move forward. If you are struggling with the loss of a loved one, please connect with me. Together, we can work towards your healing and recovery.