Feedback
Because each therapeutic relationship is
unique and is a joint enterprise between therapist and the person coming
for help, I have had all sorts of reactions. One of the things that keeps
me doing this work is the powerful reactions from some people about just
how helpful this kind of process can be. In order to preserve confidentiality
I am mostly not repeating, in the first section below, anyone's exact
words, but I print below some of the types of comments I have had.
About
individual work:
'Having
worked with you for over two years, I have the greatest respect for your
unfailing presence, your professionalism, your focus, your understanding
and your abilities as a therapist.'
'If I hadn't seen you, all of the final year at college would have been
wasted.'
'This has helped me realise it wasn't all my fault.'
'I feel like a new me.'
'I know myself so much better now.'
'I wish I could have seen you for longer, but I feel like I'm on the right
path now.'
'Just the one session helped me make some important decisions.'
'I am amazed at how you have understood
me: I feel more understood by you than by anyone else.'
Feedback
from confidence-building courses
"I
found the whole course to be very effective, especially the work on presentation
techniques."
P.S., Leeds.
''A great opportunity to look at situations from another perspective and
practice doing things differently. It was good to meet people facing similiar
issues and explore in greater depth my own.''
Course participant, Leeds.
"I
warmed to Richard's thoughtful facilitation and creation of a safe space
for us to explore our feelings. I was pleased and surprised with how much
I learnt about myself over the two weekends of the course."
D.H., Wakefield
About the co-counselling courses :
'This weekend has changed my life'
''You
were an easy going facilitator that enabled me to feel at ease throughout
the training. Your sense of humor allowed me to bring clarity and focus
to the issues I found most challenging. For this I am most grateful.''
C.C., Leeds.
'I appreciated the energy and authenticity the trainers brought to the
course'
'Inspiring and liberating. I also enjoyed the variety of activities and
teaching methods.'
'I appreciated the creation of such a safe atmosphere.'
'The course has given me hope that I can discover my potential.'
'I thought Elisabeth and Richard made a good team - skilled and sensitive
facilitation.'
'A well planned, well facilitated and balanced course - it was also great
fun.'
Feedback from
people within the co-counselling network
'Brilliant facilitator…Thank
you.'
'I appreciate the
care you put into the ‘Here and Now ’ facilitation. Thank
you.'
'… The group
responded magnificently to your masterly facilitation so that a wide range
of distress was exposed and worked on. I left…in touch with my true
self…'
‘I appreciate
the creativity and thought you put into your workshops.’
'Thanks for…contributing
so much, with your workshops. You enriched my weekend.'
'Challenging and stimulating
but always dependable. Safe guy.'
'Thanks for your workshops…I
feel inspired by you.'
'You expose reality
in a way that is illuminating for me. Thank you.'
'I like your clarity
and directness…the caring in your facilitation.'
'I am encouraged by
your courage, honesty and integrity.'
'You are a wise, astute,
sensitive and warm man.'
'Thanks for the challenges.'
'Your facilitation
of your Celebration workshop was brilliant. I appreciate your support.'
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