Restoring Hearts
A Place to Begin Healing
Evidence-based grief recovery programs led by Certified Grief Recovery Specialist Holly A Jones. Because you deserve to move beyond the pain of loss.
Where Healing Happens Through Connection — A Veteran-Owned, Female-Led Business
This is not counseling. This is action-based recovery — getting to the heart of grief so you can truly heal.
Welcome to
Restoring Hearts Outreach
Founded by Holly A Jones, a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist trained in the Grief Recovery Method® developed by the Grief Recovery Institute, Restoring Hearts Outreach provides a safe, supportive environment for people dealing with any type of loss.
Grief is the normal and natural reaction to loss of any kind. The problem is that we have been taught to believe that these feelings are abnormal and unnatural.
Our evidence-based programs address over 40 types of loss — from death and divorce to retirement, pet loss, and career changes. In a group setting, Holly guides participants through actionable steps to complete their relationship with grief.
How We Help
Our Programs & Services
Whether you are grieving a death, a divorce, a lost relationship, or any of over 40 types of loss, we have a program to help you heal.
Group Grief Recovery
Our flagship 8-week program. In a supportive group setting, work through the Grief Recovery Method with guided homework and small-group breakouts.
One-on-One Sessions
Prefer privacy or a flexible schedule? Individual grief recovery sessions offer the same powerful method in a personalized, one-on-one format.
Pet Loss Recovery
Losing a pet is a real and valid grief. Our specialized program helps you honor the bond with your companion and move through the pain.
Church & Small Groups
Bring the Grief Recovery Method to your congregation. We partner with churches to host grief recovery groups in your community.
Community Outreach
Speaking engagements, workshops, and partnerships designed to bring grief education and recovery support to organizations across the region.
Helping Adults Who Care for Children
A specialized program designed for parents, caregivers, teachers, and mentors — giving adults the tools to support grieving children with understanding and care.
The Journey
How the 8-Week Program Works
A proven, action-based approach to moving beyond loss — not staying stuck in it.
1
Contact Holly
Reach out to Holly for the current class schedule and to learn about the program.
2
Get Your Book
Purchase The Grief Recovery Handbook — the core guide you will work through each week alongside the group.
3
Attend 8 Sessions
Holly leads the large group through a new chapter each week. Break into small groups for deeper discussion and weekly homework.
4
Complete & Continue
Finish the program with new tools to handle grief. Access additional classes, resources, and community support.
Ready to Begin Your Healing Journey?
Contact Holly for the current class schedule. She’ll share upcoming sessions and help you find the right fit.
Over 40 Types
Grief Is More Than Death
The Grief Recovery Method addresses all types of loss. If you’ve experienced any of these, this program can help.
Meet
Holly A Jones
Certified Grief Recovery Specialist®
Holly A Jones has over 20 years of ministry experience and a strong background in education and leadership development. She holds a business degree from Excelsior College and brings more than a decade of experience working in education. Holly is a certified Grief Recovery Method specialist and has served in various leadership and advocacy roles, including as an Ombudsman for the United States Navy. She has also served as a Director of Education with Toastmasters International, supporting communication, confidence, and personal growth.
Holly is passionate about guiding individuals through healing, development, and transformational growth in both personal and professional settings. Holly serves Ocala Florida, The Villages, and other surrounding areas, offering group programs, individual sessions, church partnerships, and community outreach.
Her mission is simple: help people move beyond the pain of loss and into a life of purpose and connection. Holly serves Ocala Florida, The Villages, and other surrounding areas, offering group programs, individual sessions, church partnerships, and community outreach.
Real Stories
What Participants Are Saying
★★★★★
“This class changed my life and changed my heart. Still applying the knowledge.”
T. H.
Group Grief Recovery
★★★★★
“This class taught me how to deal with the pain of losing my husband. It gave me some really great concrete tools to move forward in my life. Holly was truly amazing; she made me feel safe during the class.”
Carolyn F.
Group Grief Recovery
★★★★★
“My understanding of the grief process has been extremely heightened. I feel I can now move forward in obtaining a healthy relationship with that someone special.”
Rose C.
Group Grief Recovery
Mark Your Calendar
Upcoming Events
8-Week Grief Recovery Group — Spring Session
Monday evenings, 6:30 – 8:30 PM • Ocala Florida, The Villages, and surrounding areas • Enrollment Open
Pet Loss Recovery Workshop
Saturday, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM • Community Center • Free Introduction
Understanding Grief — Community Talk
Wednesday, 7:00 PM • Grace Community Church • Open to All
From the Blog
Grief Recovery Insights
From Loss Upon Loss to Healing in Community
Holly shares her own story — eleven months of unimaginable loss — and how the Grief Recovery Method opened the door to deeper healing.
God’s Love for All Creatures: A Tribute to Tonx
Scripture is rich with reminders that God deeply cares for all of creation. Holly’s tribute to the cat God sent her family fourteen years ago.
The Grief Recovery Method vs. Traditional Counseling
What makes the Grief Recovery Method different from therapy? An honest comparison.
Give Back
Support Our Mission
Restoring Hearts Outreach is a nonprofit dedicated to making grief recovery accessible to everyone. Your generous support helps us offer scholarships, expand programs, and serve more people in need.
Donate NowMake a one-time or recurring financial gift
Spread the word in your community
Sponsor a participant's tuition
What Guides Us
Our Mission & Vision
Mission
At Restoring Hearts Outreach, our mission is to make healing accessible to all.
Vision
We envision a community where individuals experience true emotional healing, restored hearts, and the freedom to fully live and love again.
Core Values
- Structured Healing
- Compassionate Presence
- Courageous Honesty
- Relational Connection
- Hope in Action
Come Alongside Us
Partner With Us
We proudly collaborate with Veterinarians, Hospitals, Funeral Homes, Churches, Veteran organizations, and other care-centered organizations that support individuals and families through times of loss, transition, and healing.
The Grief Recovery Method Podcast
Listen to Cole James, President of the Grief Recovery Institute, share insights, interviews, and stories about healing after loss.
Listen on YouTube →