Testimonials
After finishing our program:
52% found work
8% are on placement
10% went back to school
4% are volunteering
4% are actively looking for work
1% are starting their own business
Total: 79% of our exceptional participants successfully made changes improving their lives and are now contributing to our community.
Examples of the kinds of problems that clients have brought to us, and their feedback
1) Shyness, anxiety, communication, and speech difficulties coping with cochlear implant
“We had a good talk today. You make me feel relaxed and help me to talk. Good class. I feel you really understand me and I learn from using the video camera.”
2) Physical disability due to CP needing confidence building
“I really enjoyed the role playing. I found myself coming out of my shell.”
3) Dissociative disorder, borderline personality disorder, self-injury
“I can really see the progress I’m making here with the work I’m doing. It is really helping. I think I’ve come a long way since working with you. I don’t feel the need to hurt myself nearly as much now. “
4) Bipolar effective disorder, panic disorder with agoraphobia, and social phobia
“I developed the confidence I needed to re-enter the workforce after many years of absence. Knowing that I had the tools to handle my anxiety and to communicate effectively with my managers and co-workers made the whole process seem a lot more manageable and less frightening.”
5) Serious legal problems and physical problems including pain and fatigue
“Thank you for all you have taught me about myself and my world. You have truly made a positive impact on my life and I’ve learned things I will use the rest of my life. Thanks for helping me become a better and more confident person.”
6) Bipolar symptoms and chronic depression
“You helped me realize that I’m not the only person who has problems. You give me hope to acknowledge my deficiencies and to ‘ground out’ into the world. I see this program is ending however it really is a beginning. And we all continue to learn and grow.”
7) Being Deaf in a world where most people hear and struggle with literacy
“You helped me respect myself and others. I learned I have strengths and weaknesses. My self esteem is better and I am smarter than I thought.”
8) Depression and anxiety
“Thank you for understanding me. I look forward to my classes. I am really feeling good about myself. I didn’t think that was possible. And I’m dealing with my complicated family life much better and looking forward to working now.”
9) P.T.S.D. (post traumatic stress disorder), depression, and anxiety
“I’ve learned that I’m an ‘overcomer’. I see what I want and I develop or draw on all opportunity and skill to reach my desired goal. These new skills I’ve gained through your program have given me a freedom to be the best I can be – not pure, not evil, just me a woman determined to win, to grow, and to love myself and in turn capable of truly loving others. I see my business taking off.”
10) Schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety
“Thank you for listening to my issues. You are understanding, non-judgemental, and worldly. You help me understand more about human relationships. It helped me to know and clarify my anxiety and obstacles. You’re fun to work with.”
