TESTIMONIALS: Sage Training for Mental Health Professionals

The Sage training provided an instant opportunity to integrate conceptual principles and techniques of Buddhist psychology and mindfulness with the work I was currently doing. It enrichened my work in helping people be more present in their bodies, observe their emotions, thoughts, and reactions, learn patience and compassion, and gain different perspectives on joy, suffering, love, and work. I have found that the concepts coexist very well with psychoanalytic, cognitive, and behavioral theories. I also found improvements in my personal and professional life related to being mindful, patient, and tolerant of myself and the therapy process. The training was very well done: well-balanced between didactic and experiential, promoting of growth and community. I recommend this training for providers of all stages and orientations. --David K. Prince, Psy.D.

TESTIMONIALS: Mind Body Intelligence Program

The Mind-Body Intelligence treatment program has proven beneficial to me on many levels. Physically, I feel stronger and more appreciative of how my body moves about. Emotionally, I feel that I am more available to others and myself. My thoughts and feelings seem to be more present to me. Spiritually, I am more fulfilled. Overall this experience has proven invaluable. -C. D.

In recovering from serious illness, one participant wrote:
The overall results of clear thinking, mental focus and physical energy were truly remarkable. Thanks so much! –E.K.

Meditation is great for someone living with a mental illness.  I was blessed with the opportunity to experience healing through meditation and yoga when I came to class both mentally and physically drained from the experience of depression, and by the end of the class I was totally energized and feeling great mentally!    -I.R.        MBI class graduate Fall 2005               

Dr. Adelman's MBI training was a refreshing reminder of how self-forgiveness and gratefulness can have a positive, lasting impact on you and your surrounding environment.     -S.W.       MBI class graduate Fall 2005       

I didn't realize until I took this course, that I exert a great deal of energy talking myself out of my emotions and fearing them rather than just accepting them.  The relief is palpable -- a huge weight has been lifted.                              -K.T. MBI class graduate Winter 2006

It helped me recognize the necessity of really slowing down and taking a breath (or more) in this harried, increasingly technological world we live in.  The structure of the course assisted in creating this for myself.                                     -M.H.  MBI class graduate Winter 2006