You are not alone!

"Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest." ~ Matthew 11:28

This is a place where we hope you will discover grace and encouragement on your healing journey. None of us wants to find ourselves here, but the reality is that sooner or later, we find ourselves navigating loss. Be encouraged, my friend; you are not alone. Our goal is to partner with you on this journey. We may not have all the answers, but we can share insights and testimonies of how it is possible to rediscover hope, peace, and joy despite the painful loss that brought you here.

You may be checking us out for a friend or family member in need, or you may want to learn more to be better equipped to assist others on their journey, or you may be here to prepare for what is inevitable for all of us: the loss of a loved one. Whatever your reason, we want to help you navigate the pain you carry while remaining anchored to hope.

The Journey to Hope and Healing begins here...

Connect With Us

There are many support tools and options for you to choose from; it can get overwhelming and confusing. To help reduce confusion, schedule a no-cost, no-obligation Connection Call today. During this call, you will have the chance to share your story, and together we will work to find your pathway forward to hope and healing.

Coaching

Individualized coaching packages or sessions are tailored to meet you exactly where you are on your path to healing and wholeness. Packages can be adjusted to suit your personal needs.

Family Support

You have a family member who has experienced a significant loss, and you just don’t know how to support them. What should we do? What should we say?

Grief Recovery Method

The Grief Recovery Institute offers several programs and resources to assist those dealing with loss and grief. You are encouraged to explore the options provided by Bob and the Grief Recovery Institute at https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/grms/bob-bankhead

Nothing is Wasted Ministry

Nothing is Wasted is a very helpful ministry I discovered during my early grief journey. I have become a certified coach with the ministry, and together with the entire team, we aim to help people navigate the pain and challenges of loss and trauma. Choose one of their coaching packages to work with me or one of the other skilled coaches.

Church/Ministry Support

At A Grace Encounter, we care deeply for the local church, its pastors, and ministry leaders—especially those serving people who have experienced pain, loss, and trauma.

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The grief journey is not one we should take by ourselves; we need others to help us navigate the journey.

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What Our Clients Are Saying

"Working one-on-one with Bob through the Grief Recovery Method was a truly meaningful experience. From the start, he created a safe and supportive space where I felt heard and understood. Bob’s authentic approach and ability to tailor each session to my needs made a big difference.
Through our work together, I learned that grief is a normal and natural response to loss — and that every emotion deserves to be felt, not avoided. I also realized that in the past, I’d often just “pushed through” my losses instead of really processing them. With Bob’s guidance, I’ve learned healthier ways to deal with grief and have found more peace in my day-to-day life.
I highly recommend Bob and the Grief Recovery Method to anyone who’s struggling with loss or simply wants to better understand their emotions and healing process."

~ Scott from Maine

“This was a great learning/healing/growth experience. So often, we associate grief with the physical death of a loved one, and that is what we tailor our ministry support efforts to. This teaching reveals that the feelings we have and the hurts we have from non-death experiences are truly expressions of grief. We need to pursue healing and growth from these non-death experiences with the same passion as we do in the death of a loved one." 

~ Paul from North Carolina

“Bob was amazing. I am currently serving as a pastor, and I feel that his pastoral background gave us an instant connection. He was honest about his own journey and supportive every step of the way."

~ Pastor From Florida

"The facilitator was very compassionate and attentive. He had gone through loss on a very personal level and was able to clearly communicate how this program helped him the multiple times he went through the course himself. His personal experience with grief and experience leading the course was valuable.”

~ Grief Recovery Client

“This was a great learning/healing/growth experience. So often, we associate grief with the physical death of a loved one, and that is what we tailor our ministry support efforts to. This teaching reveals that the feelings we have and the hurts we have from non-death experiences are truly expressions of grief. We need to pursue healing and growth from these non-death experiences with the same passion as we do in the death of a loved one."

~ Grief Recovery Client

from the blogs

Hope & Healing Essentials Blog

Bob's Journey -  Walk Through Grief

Inspirational Nuggets

"Grief is the natural and normal reaction to loss of any kind.”

James & Friedman, The Grief Recovery Handbook

"Hard times are a passport that gives you permission to go places you wouldn't get to any other way."

Levi Lusko, Through the Eyes of a Lion

"The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me."

Psalm 23:1-4 (NIV)

"Grief is the conflicting feelings caused by the end of or change in a familiar pattern of behavior.”

James & Friedman, The Grief Recovery Handbook

"Because of Jesus we have hope, and because of hope, even in the worst storms of this life, we have an anchor for our souls."

Levi Lusko, Through the Eyes of a Lion

"The Lord’s acts of mercy indeed do not end, for His compassions do not fail. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness."

Lamentations 3:22-23 (NASB)

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

John 16:33 (NLT)