Certified Grief Recovery Method Specialist

Guiding You ThroughGrief to Healing

As a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist with the Grief Recovery Method, Will provides compassionate support to help you navigate loss and find your path toward healing and hope.

Join Our Next Group Session - Jan 12th at 7:30 PM ET

About Will Platnick

A journey through profound loss transformed into a calling to guide others toward healing

Based in Saratoga Springs, just north of Albany in New York's Capital Region, Will Platnick brings a uniquely personal understanding to his work as a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist. By age 40, Will had experienced profound losses that would reshape his life's purpose-the deaths of both parents, his son, and numerous friends, while also navigating the complex grief that accompanies chronic illness in the family.

In working through his own grief, Will authored "Sitting in Grief: A Journey Towards Standing Again," a deeply personal reading plan for the YouVersion Bible App. What began as his own healing process became a lifeline for tens of thousands. Through a simple contact form, readers from around the world began reaching out-sharing how Will's words had captured the essence of their pain and, more importantly, made them feel truly seen for the first time by someone who understood the weight of loss.

These thousands of heartfelt messages revealed a profound truth: people desperately needed someone who could walk alongside them through grief-not just with sympathy, but with genuine understanding born from experience. This calling led Will to become certified through the Grief Recovery Method®, combining his lived experience with evidence-based techniques to help others find their path toward healing.

"Grief taught me that healing isn't about 'moving on'-it's about moving forward with love, memories, and newfound purpose. Let me help you discover that same transformation."

Will Platnick - Certified Grief Recovery Specialist

"Thousands have found comfort through Will's journey-now let him guide yours."

Grief Recovery Method - Evidence Based Program

Personal Understanding

Having walked through multiple profound losses, Will brings genuine empathy and lived experience to every session.

Proven Method

Certified in the evidence-based Grief Recovery Method® with documented success helping millions worldwide.

Faith Integration

Optional faith-based support drawing from Will's experience as a devotional author reaching thousands globally.

Author of "Sitting in Grief"

Will's YouVersion Bible App reading plan has touched thousands of lives worldwide, offering daily comfort and understanding to those navigating loss.

Read the Devotional Plan
Upcoming Group Session

Join Our Next Grief Recovery Group

Starting January 12th, 2026 • 7:30 PM Eastern

Connect with others on a shared healing journey. Limited spots available.

What You'll Experience

  • 8 weeks of evidence-based grief recovery sessions
  • Weekly meetings in a safe, supportive environment
  • Connect with others who understand your journey
  • Learn proven tools for processing grief and loss
  • 100% Money-Back Guarantee if you attend all sessions

Session Details

Start Date

January 12th, 2026

Time

7:30 PM Eastern

Duration

8 Weeks • Once per week

Investment

$395

Format

Small Group via Zoom

Need-based scholarships available through New Breath Spirituality Center

Express Your Interest

Limited spots available

Voices of Healing

Thousands have found comfort through "Sitting in Grief: A Journey Towards Standing Again"

"This was the most real and relevant teaching ever. I felt like the writer was actually speaking to me. Thank you so much for speaking direct. I'm really struggling every day. But this reading made me feel like someone understands...and actually gets it."

- Fay

Reading Plan User

"The personal experiences expressed matched exactly how I feel! I lost my Mom in January and I am lost without her! Reading this has helped me so much! Thank you!"

- Shannon

Reading Plan User

"Your transparency helped me feel less alone. There's just a real sense of heart and soul in your writing and guidance that I connected with. The verses you've chosen were wonderfully matched."

- Cheryl

Reading Plan User

Over 10,000 readers have found comfort through Will's devotional plan

Scientifically Proven Results

The Grief Recovery Method® isn't just another approach-it's backed by peer-reviewed research published in the American Journal of Health Education, showing exceptional effectiveness that far exceeds typical community programs.

Research-Validated Outcomes
Independent research demonstrates statistically significant improvements across all measured dimensions
Attitude Changes91%

Participants showed improved attitudes toward grief and healing

Knowledge Gained82%

Increased understanding of grief recovery principles

Behavioral Changes78%

Adopted healthier behaviors for processing grief

Belief Transformation53%

Shifted limiting beliefs about grief and loss

Why This Matters
These aren't just numbers-they represent real lives transformed

Exceptional Effectiveness

Most community-based programs achieve only 20-50% effectiveness. The Grief Recovery Method® demonstrates up to 91% effectiveness-nearly double the industry standard.

Not Random Chance

Statistically significant results prove the program creates real change

Peer-Reviewed Research

Published in the American Journal of Health Education

Measurable Outcomes

Concrete improvements in knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors

40+ Years of Success

Over 3 million people helped worldwide since the 1980s

Read the Full Research Study

"These statistically significant effect sizes establish that the change in grief recovery variables wasn't by random chance-it was exposure to the Grief Recovery Method® that produced the measurable improvements."

- Dr. Rachael Nolan, PhD, MPH, CPH, Lead Researcher

How Will Can Help

Structured grief recovery programs tailored to your unique needs and circumstances.

Most Popular
Grief Recovery Method Support Group
Group Sessions
Join others on a shared healing journey through the Grief Recovery Method in a supportive group setting.
$395
8 weeks • Once per week
  • Shared healing experience
  • Evidence-based curriculum
  • Peer support network
  • Smaller group setting

100% Money-Back Guarantee

If you attend all sessions and don't feel the time was well spent, receive a full refund.

One on One Grief Support
Individual Program
One-on-one guidance through the Grief Recovery Method to help you process loss and move forward.
$500
7 sessions • Once per week
  • Personalized program guidance
  • Safe, confidential environment
  • Evidence-based curriculum
  • Flexible scheduling options

100% Money-Back Guarantee

If you attend all sessions and don't feel the time was well spent, receive a full refund.

Pet Loss Support Group
Pet Loss Group
Specialized group support for those grieving the loss of a beloved companion animal.
$300
6 weeks • Once per week
  • Pet-specific grief support
  • Understanding companions
  • Honoring your pet's memory
  • Judgment-free environment
Helping Children with Loss
Helping Children with Loss
For adults who love, care for, or work with grieving children—learn how to guide them through loss.
$250
4 sessions • 10 hours total
  • For parents, teachers & caregivers
  • Learn to help children express grief
  • Based on "When Children Grieve" book
  • Evidence-based action program

Need-Based Scholarships Available

Financial hardship shouldn't prevent healing. Thanks to generous support from the New Breath Spirituality Center, need-based scholarships are available for those who qualify.

Healing Resources

Tools and resources to support your grief recovery journey.

FREE: The Grief Recovery Method® Guide
Discover the Revolutionary Approach That's Helped Millions Find Peace After Loss

Transform Your Grief Into Growth

This comprehensive guide reveals the proven, evidence-based method that has transformed countless lives. Unlike traditional approaches, the Grief Recovery Method® provides actionable steps to complete your relationship with pain and rediscover joy.

Inside This Life-Changing eBook:
  • Why "time heals all wounds" is a myth-and what actually works
  • The 6 hidden myths about grief that keep you stuck in pain
  • A step-by-step action plan to move beyond loss-not just cope with it
  • How to handle the "emotional incompleteness" that follows any loss
  • Real stories of transformation from grievers just like you

Join Over 3 Million People Who've Found Freedom From Grief

The Grief Recovery Method® has been helping people for over 40 years

Read Your Free Guide Now

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