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Here are comments from some of the 38 participants who attended Dave's presentation on "Grief
and Loss Issues Involving the Death of a Child" in January of 2008: - "The
fact that Dave is a bereaved parent brings a great deal of first hand knowledge that we benefit from not being bereaved parents."
- "This isn't my first class with Dave. I always walk away with something new.
- ."I appreciated David's honesty with his experience both as a bereaved parent and a
clinician."
- ." I learned not only about aspects
of this topic, but also insights about similar dynamics of dealing with loss which I will find helpful in working through
my divorces and being attentive to friends dealing with the "loss" of their son as they'd hoped for, as they face
his severe psych/behavioral problems as an adolescent."
Here are some comments from student evaluations
from Dave’s Fall 2006 “”Parental Bereavement” Course at Utica College: Overall Quality of the Course:·
“This was
one of the most informative and best classes I have taken at Utica College.”·
“Amazing!
I would recommend this class to anyone who has to deal with people.” Effectiveness of the Instructor:·
“Highly
effective, strives to reach his audience, cares about the subject material. Someone, I would trust to guide me both professionally
and academically.”
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Here are some comments from individuals who have read Mourning
Discoveries: A guide to help families navigate through grief towards healing......During the Holidays
- "Mourning Discoveries" compassionately addresses the impact of loss and the importance of acknowledging that grief
is a journey that has many paths. This book gives you permission to grieve and the resources to support you along the
way. As both a brain injury survivor since 1999, and a brain injury support group facilitator, "Mourning
Discoveries" has proven to be an invaluable resource for those exploring loss and provides a thoughtful compassionate
approach in navigating through your journey; no matter what traumatic life changing event has occurred in your life. I highly
recommend this book as your companion throughout your own grief journey.
Christopher Hotaling,
Glendale , Arizona- April,2009
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- I want to congratulate you
and Mrs. Findlay on a job well done! The book is truly an awesome resource not only for individuals that aregoing though the
grieving process, but also for the individuals that don't know how to relate to individuals that are in sorrow. It was an
easy read, and the fun facts, quotes, and activities that you have added are very fun and helpful, yet are a greataddition
to the book.
Jasmina Ibrahima, Utica, New York,
April 2009
· "I’ve already gotten my two holiday books, one for me
and one for a friend. I love it! The very first pages of the introduction resounded with me and my grief journey, five years
out. Reading the book is kind of like having a discussion and hearing about all different types of grief experiences. It certainly
validates my own experiences. I already feel better about dealing with the upcoming holidays. Great job on the book, Dave
and Linda!" Liz Boenig, Texas
- Good information,
written simply and concisely. Well needed. -"Tony Falzano, Rochester, New York, Artist, "In Abba's Arms", www.cdbaby.com/cd/Falzano June 2009.
What
participants liked at Dave's workshop: "The Bereaved Parent -Five Years Later" conducted at the National Conference of The
Compassionate Friends on 7/3/10 in Crystal City,Virginia
"Dynamic, held audience attention, great content ."
"Excellent delivery
and empathy with the group- also resources to take back to our chapters."
" Well done
and helpful for us seasoned grievers. Need more like this. Loved handouts and book list."
"Affirmations
of things I know and am feeling."
"Everything!!!."
"Great interaction."
"Dave was
interesting and informative and humorous(at times)in his presentation."
" Very powerful and organized. I
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