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    2026 Texas Grief Recovery Method Specialist Conference

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    Deep in the Heart: GRM Specialist Conference 2026

    Deep in the Heart: GRM Specialist Conference 2026

    $149.00
    $199.00
    We are so excited to share this with you…
    Deep in the Heart – GRMS Conference 2026
    October 10-11th 2026 | Renaissance Hotel | Austin, Texas

    This gathering is being created especially for Grief Recovery Method Specialists — for encouragement, connection, growth, and renewal.
    Two days designed to pour into the hearts of those who spend their lives pouring into others.
    We can’t wait to gather with you!

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  • How Will the Conference Benefit Me?

    Enjoy various presentations addressing the following...

    Encouragement

    • Find lasting motivation for your GRM practice
    • Discover the benefits of the GRM for Specialists
    • Hear exciting updates from the GRI
    • Be inspired by leading experts in the GRM world
    • Get in-person hugs!

    Connection

    • Connect with GRMS in your geographic area
    • Plug into a local GRMS group for ongoing support, networking, completion work, etc.
    • Meet GRI staff and trainers
    • Ask Us Anything
    • Get in-person hugs!

    Growth

    • Learn how to help your community during tradgedy
    • Grow your GRM business
    • Level up your GRM skills
    • Receive training in Moving On and HCWL
    • Discover the impact of grief on the body
    • New ways to reach out to your local community
    • Get in-person hugs!

    Renewal

    • Get emotionally complete with anything holding you back
    • Find lasting motivation for your GRM practice
    • Gain new ideas for presenting GRM skills, growing your business, and reaching out to your community
    • Be seen & heard in a suppotive environment
    • Get in-person hugs!

  • Designed to pour into the hearts of those who spend their lives pouring into others.

  • Our team of presenters is exceptional!

    We've got the best of the best sharing wisdom from deep in their hearts.

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    Cole James

    President, The Grief Recovery Institute

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    Ed Owens

    Vice President, The Grief Recovery Institute

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    Lois Hall

    Advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialist; Trainer

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    Susan Dindinger

    Advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialist; Trainer

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    Catherine Best

    Advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialist; Trainer; Director of UK Operations

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    Arturo Albin

    Executive Director Mexico

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    Bobbie Rill

    Advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialist; Trainer

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    Jocelyn Williams

    Advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialist; Trainer

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    Gwen Russo-Cherkovets

    Advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialist; Trainer

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    Dan & Vicki Hagadorn

    Advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialists

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    Stefanie Hall

    Advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialist

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    Susana Castaneda

    Advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialist

  • 2026 Conference Agenda

    (Subject to Change)

    FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9

    7:00 - 9:00 pm

    Optional Meet & Greet

    Knotty Deck Kitchen & Bar - Renaissance Hotel

    SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10

    9:00 - 10:00 am

    Registration

    10:00 - 10:25 am

    Welcome

    Cole James

    10:30 - 10:50 am

    Find Your Why

    Susan Dindinger

    11:00 - 11:25 am

    How the GRM Benefits Specialists

    Arturo Albin

    11:30 - 11:50 am

    Spanish-Speaking Support

    Susana Castaneda

    12:00 - 12:30 pm

    Break-Out Groups

    Work on Relationship Graphs

    Regional Leaders

    12:30 - 2:00 pm

    Lunch

    2:00 - 2:50 pm

    When a Community Grieves

    Lois Hall

    3:00 - 3:50 pm

    TBD

    Bobbie Rill

    4:00 - 4:50 pm

    Business & Marketing Coaching

    Dan & Vicki Hagadorn

    5:00 - 5:30 pm

    Intangibles / Significant Emotional Statements

    Work on Significant Emotional Statements

    Susan Dindinger

    5:30 - 6:00 pm

    Honoring GRM Heroes

    Susan Dindinger

    SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11

    9:00 - 9:50 am

    Moving On

    Jocelyn Williams

    10:00 - 10:50 am

    Helping Children With Loss

    Stefanie Hall

    11:00 - 11:50 am

    The Impact of Grief on the Body

    Gwen Russo-Cherkovets

    12:00 - 1:30 pm

    Lunch

    Work on Completion Letters / PSs

    1:30 - 1:50 pm

    GRI Updates

    Cole James

    2:00 - 2:50 pm

    Reaching Your Local Community

    Catherine Best

    3:00 - 3:45 pm

    Ask Me Anything LIVE!

    AMA Panel

    3:45 - 4:00 pm

    Closing & Thank You

    Susan Dindinger

  • We Hope You Can Make It

    An event of this magnitude may not occur again. We don't want you to miss out.

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