Testimonials – 2014

An excellent immersion in narrative practices. Lecture, discussion, video-tapes, audiotapes, live demonstrations and practice exercises were incredibly useful and helpful. What a valuable experience having 4 days to focus on and learn about narrative therapy – thank you. – Kathy L. Burt, Psychologist, Prince Edward Island

The Summer 2014 Intensive has served as an important space for the critical examination and incorporation of anti-oppression and social justice in mental health work, resisting the notion that solidarity has no place in mental health practice. – Edward Wong, Social Worker, Toronto, ON

This was my very first narrative therapy training session. I was introduced to Narrative Therapy during my Masters in Counselling Psychology program… it intrigued me as fitting my personal counselling style. My initial expectation of the training Angel gave was more than met! – Adell Dolban, Counsellor

I have been struggling with compassion fatigue. This conference was rejuvenating and refreshing, I have a new found energy and ideas to take back to my work. Thank you! – Cathy B., Social worker, Barrie, ON

The intensive is a very satisfying experience. It reinforces that I have been reaching for subordinate stories for years. I also recognize some of the ways I interpret stories can be problematic. Good to know and reflect on. – Jerry Brodey

I learned a great deal from this great training. I had already had training in narrative therapy, but this intensive gave me a solid understanding of narrative therapy and how to put it into practice at work. What stood out to me from this training for my learning is the focus on facilitating people to explore and identify their own meaning of their life experiences in relation to their problems. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I aim at continuing to practice these skills to benefit myself and the clients I will be working with. – Natalie Cheung, Social Worker

At the end of the four days of immersion in narrative thought ‘permission’ is what spoke to me most. When I say ‘permission’ I think and feel in many directions: self, colleagues, clients (partners)… as if the horizon continues to open up endlessly. – Ana Maria Lazar