Colorado
Colorado Seminar Testimonials
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“Turning Bullies into Buddies should be taught to all educational students prior to entering the work force. The common sense approach is easy to apply with great results. This could help districts across the country in a cost effective way.” – Russell Guerrero, Social Worker, Denver, Colorado (9.24.08)
“It’s refreshing to be exposed to ideas that address ‘bullying’ from a new perspective.” - Mary Fisher, Educator, Denver, Colorado (9.24.08)
“Useful! Teaching students to not be victims–empowering. I can’t wait to role play techniques.” – Martha Canji, Counselor, Denver, Colorado (9.24.08)
“This is a ‘new approach’ that really harkens back to old-fashioned common sense behavior management before so much political correctness and litigation influenced dealing with kids and behavior.” – GraceAnn Pittner, Educator, Denver, Colorado (9.24.08)
“Common sense that really makes sense and can be used in practical ways.” – Corby Meyer, Counselor, Denver, Colorado (9.24.08)
“Thank you for finally addressing the issues in a way that makes sense and will actually solve the problem! I always believed the way we are trying to address the problem is wrong and is definitely not working but making it worse – but no one wants to hear this! I look forward to using the game and role plays and rules with my own children and the kids and adults I work with! Thank you!” – Ann Schumaker, Social Worker, Colorado Springs, Colorado (1.17.06)
“Very interesting concepts and presentation. Good combination of lecture and experiential exercise. Many of the concepts were things I already practice, but haven’t ever broken down to understand why and how they work. Thanks!” – Claudia Alonzo, Marriage and Family Therapist, Colorado Springs, Colorado (1.17.06)
“Two of us came from our school’s counseling department. We’ve already brainstormed some ways of spreading this info school-wide. It’s very important – and I love the pro-active approach! Thank you!” – Julie Haeflinger, Counselor, Denver, Colorado (1.18.06)
“This fantastic seminar taught me practical, useful skills to immediately use in my classroom. Izzy’s seminar and style were such fun, so enlightening and so helpful that I left feeling empowered to teach students (and my own children) how to handle bullies. As an adult, I learned how to handle difficult adults in my life. Thank you, Izzy!” – Nicole Dewell, Educator, Denver, Colorado (1.18.06)
“Very interesting and different approach. I will take this back to my staff and patients and believe it will help with the angst so many children experience. The written materials are excellent, well written and easy to follow/implement. It was well worth the day’s time out of the office. I also like how he always starts on time.” – Daniel Hoffman, Neuropsychiatrist/Medical Director, Neuro –Therapy Clinic, Denver, Colorado (1.18.06)
“Keep articulating this loud and clear. I work with several schools that have spent money, lots of it, on ‘Bully Proofing.’ These programs have little of no effect and suck energy out of staff and students alike.” – Michael Monnet, Counselor/Marriage and Family Therapist, Denver, Colorado (1.18.06)
“Wonderful, valuable and usable information. I found the sociological ideas fascinating and helpful.” – Carol Gordon, Social Worker, Denver, Colorado (1.18.06)
“I liked this “new” approach…it is unfortunate that these common sense principles are controversial in our current culture. I wonder how to implement these strategies without backlash.” – Jill Taylor, Counselor, Denver, Colorado (11.10.04)
“Very good! Controversial! These ideas will work for me – I’ve never liked the ‘us against them’ mentality of ‘bully-proofing’.” – H.H., Counselor, Denver, Colorado (11.10.04)
“Shock therapy – I loved the different focus – very refreshing. Because we deal with this so much at school, I feel frustrated when I apply traditional ways with no positive outcomes. We are a feeder middle school for Columbine High School and I love empowering kids. Great ideas.” – J.K., Counselor, Denver, Colorado (11.10.04)
