Testimonials by Trainees

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My mediation practice is, to put it plainly, booming and I want to thank you again for your extraordinary training. At a time when there is increasing competition the skills you taught have allowed me to distinguish myself in my community as a 'professional mediator.' …Many fellow attorneys have been reluctant to send their clients to mediation because they did not feel that mediation was truly a separate and distinct profession. Most felt that mediation was simply a skill that they, themselves, naturally developed as a result of their practicing law. I think your training has enabled me to clearly define the profession to even the most skeptical of my peers. As a result, in 1999, approximately 70% of my gross income came from mediation. For January 2000, that number is more like 80%…
—Jeff Cohen, J.D., Albany, New York

Great! This program changed how I think and approach issues. I came here looking to extend my business but came out with a whole new thought process.
—A. L. (attorney) Montgomery Co., Maryland

Of all the workshops I have attended, this one was the most educational.
—B. B. (law school professor), Chicago, Illinois

Good organization, good time management. Excellent command of the material. Had soul.
—L. S. (psychologist), Norwich, Vermont

Should be mandatory for all divorce attorneys and judges.
—J. P. (attorney), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The materials provided present us with everything we need - a real comprehensive "how-to" manual to be a good, responsible mediator.
—J. F. (nurse, parent education program teacher), Des Moines, Iowa

10! What an outstanding program! Thorough, thoughtful, most supportive. This is a complex field and you've broken it down into comprehensible pieces! I like your format and feel well trained...Carl is that rare combination of intelligence, love, capacity to teach, compassion for those in the process.
—K.B. (marriage and family therapist), West Hartford, Connecticut

I enjoyed each day, could not have been more satisfied that I chose to spend the money in selecting this workshop.
—Allentown, Pennsylvania

What can I say? I feel that this mediation training has changed my life. I know that sounds very dramatic but I believe that...the training...has opened my eyes to a career that truly feels right for me.
—S. E. (attorney) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Carl is a superb presenter. His presence each day encouraged, supported and taught us so much about the whole mediation process. I would sit through this workshop all over again if Carl was presenting.
—Chicago, Illinois

It's solid! Lots of info, great manual, tips & hints, in addition to the basic process of mediation.
—F. B. (graduate school professor), Brattleboro, Vermont

Excellent! This was more than just a seminar for me. It opened up an opportunity for me to find 'meaning' in my career and I appreciate your dealing with that as an issue on its own. I wasn't here just to learn mechanics and I wasn't disappointed.
—T. K. (attorney), Hartford, Connecticut

The strength of this workshop was its organization and professionalism. It also gave out the necessary information, techniques, theories and practical how-to's to begin to get one's 'feet wet' as a divorce/custody mediator.
—B. K. (school counseling) Las Vegas, Nevada

It was lively and engaging. It was varied. Carl kept it moving and on track. The videos were interesting and helpful. The lectures were well presented. The outside coaches were excellent. The discussion on spirituality gave me the first clear glimpse of the heart of the mediation process.
—B. J. N. (paralegal),Verbank, New York

The best, most informative, invigorating & inspiring program I've experienced! It was hard to conceive of 5 days full days of study being so enjoyable and helpful! I thoroughly benefitted from and enjoyed all of it
—Allentown, Pennsylvania

What a privilege to have been a part of this. Thank you!
—T. H. (church mediator), Pine Island, Minnesota

The most effectively packaged and presented workshop I've attended (& I've been to scores). Impressed with both presenters' mastery of the material, inclusions of experience from current practice, respectful and sensitive manner of presentation, well put together manual.
—R. P. (marriage & family therapist), Hawthorne, New Jersey

Outstanding! Very comprehensive and thorough. I appreciated your time management skills....You were adept at keeping us focused. I liked the way you tied things together... We kept building on the foundation and you made it clear.
—M. G. (case manager, N.P.O.), South Windsor, Connecticut

Excellent! Very helpful. I started out thinking this would be the longest week of my life, despite the fact that I wanted to be here. As it turned out I felt more excited and energized as each day went by.
—K. D. (attorney), St. Louis, Mo.

The wealth of information, the generosity with which the forms were shared, the copies of application forms for the professional organizations, the opportunity to experience the different styles & strengths of the trainers, gentle nudging toward role play and beginning to develop our own skills yet providing positive feedback.
—A. L. (psychotherapist), Lancaster, Pennsylvania

The role playing, while difficult for me, was an extraordinary learning tool. I learned a lot that will carry over into my legal and personal life. The small size of the group and the professional diversity were important.
—N. R. (attorney), Greenwich, CT

Excellent. Practical. Concrete...Definitely one of the best educational experiences of my life.
—N. H. (substance abuse counselor) Huntington, New York

I thought it was a wonderful experience! I am so delighted with my decision. It provided a rich content of information, time to process that info & an opportunity to experiment with that process.
—Evanston, Illinois

A great experience, an approach to resolving dissolutions of marriage that was new to me.
—J. D. (attorney), Hartford, Connecticut