Testimonials
Below are words from our clients evaluations about their experiences and what they got from working with us:
THE GROUPS
What I liked most:"I appreciated knowing that my struggle is not unique and that there are lots of things I can do to improve myself and my relationship with others. It helps to be able to talk about issues that we are dealing with and hear what others are dealing with"
"It opens up the possibility of healthy options."
[From a participant in the women's group:] "I really appreciated having a male’s opinion in the group and very beneficial to see a healthy relationship [between Alistair and Laura]."
[From a participant in the male's group:] "I appreciated having Laura in the group, as it kept things open in a different way."
Most important thing I learned:
"That I don't wan to use anger to control my world, and that there are things that I can do."
"That I can change the way I am acting towards the people I care about."
"Recognizing the pattern/process of losing your temper."
"That I have some core family stuff it is time to resolve."
What you learned from others in the group:
"That I am not alone. Almost everyone has some sort of issue with anger."
"My problems are managable and everyone struggles."
"There are lot of good people needing to hear these messages."
WORKING WITH ALISTAIR
"I felt very comfortable in the office, very relaxed, and always able to express my honesty without fear or shame. Alistair is very easy to talk to, and felt a rapport with him right way."
"Alistair is so in touch with issues around anger, through his experiences, that it is almost eerie. I haven’t had anyone “get it” like he does. Don’t change anything!"
"I would highly recommend Alistair to anyone I know going through the same issues I have dealt with. He has taught me how to be in tune with my inner feelings and to use energy from those feelings in a positive way, and for that I am forever grateful."
WORKING WITH LAURA
"I first came to see Laura in the middle of a huge crisis. She was compassionate, caring and very effective in helping me find my way out of the mess my life had become.""With Laura's help, I was able to turn things in my life around dramatically in a very short time; I took a stand for my relationship, and most importantly, for myself."
"My wife and I tried many counsellors over the years, but nobody got to the root of our problems like Laura. Her insights about how shame gets in the way of relationships made a big difference. She helped me make sense why we had such big fights over really small stuff, and what I could do to change that."
"I was surprised by how relaxed I was after just 5 minutes of Laura doing her polarity work on me. I felt a profound peace and my anxiety was just gone-- amazing!"
THE BOOK
Below is a list of some thoughts people have shared about the book in response to the question: In what way was the book helpful?“It let me know that I am not alone. It painted the “big picture” on how to get around a diverse range of situations”.
“It explained what anger means and how it can be channelled into positive change”.
“Like a textbook, the book gave me a broader more detailed understanding that I could take home with me and study”.
“It is a great reference to go to and keep on track, probably for the rest of my life”.
“The book gave me an overall understanding of anger and ways of dealing with it that were upfront and personal”.
“The book was helpful in the way that I could see things in writing so that I could tell that there was nothing really abnormal about my case”.
“You can share with others what you have learned”
REFERRALS
Although, strictly speaking, referrals are not exactly testimonials, they are a testimony of the trust that individuals and institutions have placed on us and our work over time. Among them we find psychologists, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, counsellors, addictions specialists as well as doctors, lawyers, employee assistance programs, members of the judicial system, unions, and former clients. Our gratitude to you all.