Testimonials – 2011

I am so inspired and grateful to be a part of this 4-day journey of learning, reflecting, and experiencing. The mix of presentations, practice, small and large group discussions and demos has been so helpful. The narrative approaches presented both affirm the work I’m doing and provide so many new ideas, questions, and strategies. I so appreciate how anti-oppressive practice was woven throughout this training. This training is re-energizing me and will have a profound influence on my social work practice. – Jessica Manley, Social Worker

This was one of my favourite workshops; very informative and interesting. – Nirupa Thanablasingam

A marvelous de-posing of pathology and a restoration of meaning-making as important to, if not central to, coping and growing in life and love. – Shelagh Parsons, Alberta

The training has been such an enriching and rewarding experience. I have come away with so many practical tools that I can use in my practice of social work. – Laura Nicholson

As a newcomer to Narrative Therapy and its practices, I really appreciate the group exercises and the opportunity to engage the material and address any questions on the spot. There was so much support and great instructors/teachers that made this a wonderful learning experience. – Carol McLean

This course teaches us how to draw the stories from people in a non-judging way and how stories could be used to bring clients to a sense of awareness and affirmation. – Ching Yee Tan, Singapore

Angel has a gift of teaching that keeps people interested. My practice will never be the same. I am very thankful for this experience. – Stewart Leatherdale, Thamesville

What a powerful introduction and re-connection with Narrative ideas. Experiential exercises and accounts from the field are presented at a pace conducive to solidifying theoretical concepts and practice skills. Participants are left with lasting connections to other narrative practitioners and blossoms of new ideas to take back to practice. – Dale Giberson, MSW

This NTC class has been an awesome experience. New ideas, practice applications in many areas of counseling can be seen. I highly recommend immersing oneself for several days of learning, being, and doing. – Barbara Saunders, Chatham