Louisiana
Louisiana Seminar Testimonials
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“I found this seminar informative, enlightening, as well as entertaining. His use of humor, application of ‘the game’ in role play and song keep the audience attentive and engaged. I strongly recommend audiences of all ages and professions to spend their time and money in this conference with this author and speaker. Thank you so much!!” – Patricia Robichaux, Social Worker, New Orleans, Louisiana (6.26.08)
“Great topic and Izzy seems like a wonderful therapist and presenter.” – Bruce Buggs, Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counselor, New Orleans, Louisiana (6.26.08)
“I thought the seminar was excellent and the presenter was extremely knowledgeable and well prepared. He used a variety of mediums to present the information. Used humor appropriately and provided practical information to use with clients/self related to anger control.” – Cheryl Doub, Social Worker, New Orleans, Louisiana (6.26.08)
“Very easy to follow and understand–presented clearly with full reasoning/explanation. I feel as though the technique will be easy to teach to others and will be affective after practice.” – Mary Freet, Counselor/Marriage and Family Therapist, New Orleans, Louisiana (6.26.08)
“Excellent material and subject matter. Learned a great deal to help me professionally and personally. Kudos Izzy!!” – Andrew Herbert, Counselor, New Orleans, Louisiana (6.26.08)
“Really enjoyed the presentation. Excellent and engaging. This direct technique will definitely be helpful with my clients.” – E.G., Social Worker, New Orleans, Louisiana (6.26.08)
“Very powerful speaker with great examples and role plays. I appreciate the use of religion. Most presenters avoid using faith issues. I really enjoyed this entire presentation. Thank you for a different perspective of handling anger.” – Julie Beard, Social Worker, New Orleans, Louisiana (6.26.08)
“Mr. Izzy did a through job with this seminar. His command of the material and audience/attendees was excellent. Very educational and entertaining.” – Ernest DeJean, Jr., Social Worker, New Orleans, Louisiana (6.26.08)
“Refreshing to hear a mental health professional challenge cultural and ideological norms in an intelligent, rational manner. I agree with Mr. Kalman’s analogies and explication of techniques.” – Sarah Kreutziger, Social Worker/University Professor, New Orleans, Louisiana (6.26.08)
“Outstanding presentation. A new approach to an age old problem. Simply wonderful!” – Joseph Johnson, Counselor, New Orleans, Louisiana (6.26.08)
“Great approach to anger control!!” – Jelicia Bowers, Social Worker, New Orleans, Louisiana (6.26.08)
“Love your perspective! You covered so many things so well! A powerful seminar! The day flew by!” – Pat Czajka, Psychologist, New Orleans, Louisiana (6.26.08)
“Incredible on every level–informative and entertaining! Finally, someone validated my approach to dealing with anger while providing excellent and useful tools and interventions. Also, seminar manual is actually interesting and something I will read after the seminar (much more useful than copies of slides).” – Sallye Hampton, Social Worker, New Orleans, Louisiana (6.26.08)
“I learned a lot on how to deal with people around me. It is a big help. I love the demonstrations. This is the only training I can use back at home and at work.” – Martina Mwunbah, Social Worker, New Orleans, Louisiana (6.26.08)
“Very eye-opening!” – Nicole Marshall, Educator, Shreveport, Louisiana (3.25.08)
“The information presented today will be very beneficial in the work I do with physically and mild mentally handicapped children that face bullies in school. I plan to use the role playing scenarios learned today to help the children see how their reactions escalate the situations. I’m excited about returning to work and using these techniques to empower the children.” – Natalie DuBois, Certified Child Life Specialist, Shreveport, Louisiana (3.25.08)
“I feel that the class was very informative and I am going to try to use the information I’ve learned to help me perform to the best of my ability on my job.” – Ryant Church, Social Worker/Facilitator, Shreveport, Louisiana (3.25.08)
“I thouroughly enjoyed this seminar. The best one that I’ve attended. Izzy Kalman is very knowledgeable of this subject. He helps me see both sides of anger. And I have a serious anger problem.” – Michael Brown, Mental Health Professional, Shreveport, Louisiana (3.25.08)
“It more than met my needs and expectations. He tried very hard to meet everyone’s needs.” – Janet Nelson, Social Worker, Shreveport, Louisiana (3.25.08)
“Very interesting and enlightening. Kept my attention till the end. Very educational and motivating.” – Mary Bringol, Counselor, Shreveport, Louisiana (3.25.08)
“This topic and presentation was so practical to achieve positive relationships. The role-playing exemplified what was being taught: I appreciate the time the presenter gave me to help with my individual concerns.” – Mary F-Young, Social Worker, Shreveport, Louisiana (3.25.08)
“Don’t mess with Noam Chomsky!! All victimization mindset leads to as much death as ‘terrorism victim’ mindset. (Palestine)” – Damon McCann, Counselor, New Orleans, Louisiana (8.16.07)
“Really enjoyed this seminar! What an inventive, positive approach to anger control!” – Claveau Lou-Anna, Counselor, New Orleans, Louisiana (8.16.07)
“The presenter’s style and media were especially user-friendly and a superior book of notes and quotes with much of Izzy’s wisdom was provided–great improvement over ubiquitous ‘power-points’ over and over and over and over and – Computer Slide Shows. (There were a few attendees who wanted personal therapy, it seemed.) There once was a speaker whose name Was Izzy, who taught us ‘the game’ our anger to lessen; Oh, what a blessin’ That our words do not have to maim.”Dorothy Seemann, Social Worker, New Orleans, Louisiana (8.16.07)
“Wonderful presentation. Role playing - very effective and easy to understand the concept. Information extremely helpful to personal and professional life. Interesting and funny.” – Patricia Crum, Social Worker, New Orleans, Louisiana (8.16.07)
“I truly loved this training – thought provoking and useful. I have known this basic approach for a long time, but didn’t know enough about it, ‘til today.” – Donna Rice, Social Worker, New Orleans, Louisiana (8.16.07)
“Very good seminar! I can’t wait to go back and try this with the children I work with (school social worker). Since Katrina, we have children from all over the city and many are trying to stake out their space in the new schools and neighborhoods. This should help to cut down on the conflict.” – Dana White-Dixon, Social Worker, New Orleans, Louisiana (8.16.07)
“This seminar is the most beneficial one I have ever attended. Finally I have something that I can truly use in my practice.” – Atwood Luter, Social Worker, New Orleans, Louisiana (8.16.07)
“This is thought provoking and I can use the whole ‘win’ approach with all my clients and situations.” – Fleta Garsaud, Social Worker, New Orleans, Louisiana (8.16.07)
“Izzy stimulates much controversy – I like that very much. Very interesting workshop!” – Anita Tircuit, Social Worker, New Orleans, Louisiana (8.16.07)
“Great ideas! Refreshing to hear someone who is willing to speak the truth.” – Lynette Duhe, Counselor, New Orleans, Louisiana (8.16.07)
“You must be a fan of Albert Ellis. We all seem to agree that it’s not what ‘happens’ to people but what they ‘tell’ themselves. Enjoyed your seminar. Loved the role playing. Thanks!” – Doy Bourgeois, Case Manager/Counselor, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (8.15.07)
“Izzy is a great presenter. I especially enjoyed the role playing. He had great techniques not only for clients but for us as well.” – Helen Taylor, Counselor, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (8.15.07)
“Seminar was interesting as well as informative. Although I did not learn a lot of new strategies in helping clients with anger issues, I learned many of the techniques discussed I am already utilising with clients. Therefore new techniques learned will enhance my therapy sessions with current/future clients.” – Tammi Bellazaire, Social Worker, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (8.15.07)
“This seminar reinforced a lot of techniques and ideas I was already using. I will be able to elaborate as these ideas and use role play to help my clients use them more effectively.” – Jill Bernis, Counselor, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (8.15.07)
“In signing up for today’s seminar, I expected to ‘serve time’ in exchange for CEUs. But–I learned a lot and was fully entertained in the process.” – Ruth Singletary, Social Worker, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (8.15.07)
“Concise, relevant, interesting and best of all-applicable.” – Alicia Randall, Social Worker, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (8.15.07)
“I greatly enjoyed this seminar! Izzy’s presentation was clear, logical and riveting. His relation of anger to our ancestors living in nature was also both interesting and informative. The manual was also well done. Role playing was good.” – Thomas Bott, Case Manager/Counselor, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (8.15.07)
“Terrific, original, strong voice – humor! Learned some new ways to do therapy. Answered challenges very well. I was not bored at any point. I’m grateful for that.” – Virginia Jack, Social Worker, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (8.15.07)
“Despite what others say, please continue the training – it helps (even more than people will ever care to say!)” – Elisa Washington, Counselor, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (8.15.07)
“Recently I had a major conflict with someone who was causing conflict in many of my relationships. People were having to choose sides. This seminar helped me to see how I could create peace and mend these relationships. I also found the concept of agreeing with someone else that is a freeing concept for me.” – Carolyn Myer, Educator, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (8.15.07)
“I enjoyed the seminar very much. And as a psychologist, I can validate your statement that a person can get a PhD in psychology without any real exposure to the importance of humor in coping with life.” – Ronald Goebel, Psychologist, Shreveport, Louisiana (3.06.07)
“I enjoyed it! I had never thought about anger control in this way! I think Izzy has a pretty good handle on it. Very entertaining.” – Rickey Hammontree, Educator, Shreveport, Louisiana (3.06.07)
This has been the most interesting and beneficial seminar that I have attended in a long time. I would love to attend more seminars by Izzy Kalman.” – Nicole Knight, Social Worker, Shreveport, Louisiana (3.06.07)
“Excellent hands on experience. Tools for day to day use – not just theory!” – Joni Crawford, Counselor/Social Worker, Shreveport, Louisiana (3.06.07)
“Being allowed to be part of demonstration allowed me to practice, engage, and learn new techniques. Also, I have insight into my part in poor interactions with angry people.” – J.B. Willis, Counselor/Marriage and Family Therapist, Shreveport, Louisiana (3.06.07)
“I look forward to using ‘the game’ with the students I counsel. It will empower my students to reclaim their lives and take charge of their lives!” – Karen Rothell, Counselor, Shreveport, Louisiana (3.06.07)
“I teach Anger Management and I have done some research in this field. A great deal of what this program uses is in agreement with techniques in dealing with aggressive people and addressing our own uncomfortable emotions.” – Victor Sims, Social Worker, Aggressive Behavior Program Manager, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (5.10.06)
“I am looking forward to implementing the techniques learned at the children’s home where I work. I believe these techniques will help everyone, children and staff. I am hopeful that it will relieve stress on everyone. Thanks.” – Laura Woods, Counselor, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (5.10.06)
“Coming to this seminar made me realize that I am the only one that can make me angry. It also taught me how to deal with my 13 year old grandson. I really thank the speaker for such valuable information.” – Catherine Thomas, Case Manager, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (5.10.06)
“Overall – good workshop. I would spend less time criticizing the bully research. Remember… they are not your enemies. It sounds like you’re defending your theory too much (rule #4). ‘you automatically lose by defending yourself’. Most people probably care less about the bully research than hearing about your theory, especially if they like you (at least that is what you would say!) I would present your theory and techniques in a more casual and relaxed manner. You have good stuff to say! You are great in role playing.” – Elizabeth Ruiz, Psychologist, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (5.10.06)
“Could we please take this world-wide! Your example of a bully and a victim and someone intervenes to ‘protect’ the victim was excellent. I couldn’t help but apply this to Pres. Bush and Saddam Hussein versus the Iraqi people. We now have a war in which we, the United States. Have intervened (although WMD was the original excuse) to ‘save’ the Iraqi people from the ‘monster’, and we have become the ‘Bully’. I really enjoyed the seminar.” – Mitzie Johnston, Social Worker, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (5.10.06)
“This seminar was awesomely practical. A real applicable treasure. Feel I will try this material tonight! With a client.” – George Gardner, Marriage and Family Therapist, Shreveport, Louisiana (8.18.05)
“Izzy Kalman is a speaker who is extremely knowledgeable. I appreciated his mixture of intellectualism and humor. He held my interest throughout. Superior presenter.” – Norma Paris, Psychologist/ Educator, Shreveport, Louisiana (8.18.05)
“Conquered many (not all) of my own demons but need strategies to work with client population. This seminar more than achieved this goal. Now I have more that page 90 of the AA12&12 and ‘anything’ I wish to change, affirm.” – Emily Carter, Social Worker, Shreveport, Louisiana (8.18.05)
“Excellent workshop. Izzy provides an excellent method for dealing with anger while maintaining participants’ interest through the clever us of humor.” – Mead Whorton, Counselor, Shreveport, Louisiana (8.18.05)
“Good job, practical and down to earth; good critique of some of the problems with contemporary therapies.” – Kyle Kelly, Social Worker, Shreveport, Louisiana (8.18.05)
“Unique concepts – needs to become more mainstreamed to become effective and accepted. Takes the most basic concepts of human nature and makes you go, ‘hmmm…’” – Amy Lawrence Cannay, Psychologist, Shreveport, Louisiana (8.18.05)
“Very interesting! I have attended this particular workshop twice! We need to use this information to help others and ourselves.” – Patti Richter, Counselor/Educator, Shreveport, Louisiana (8.18.05)
“Izzy is a great/humorous presenter. Continue with the humor, Izzy. Highly recommended for supervisors and school superintendents, including principals and assistant principals.” – Jacqueline Hirst, Social Worker/ Forensic Psychotherapist/Educator, Shreveport, Louisiana (8.18.05)
“Excellent experience! Well presented and great ‘hands on’ tools and techniques. This is one of the best seminars I’ve attended.” - Susan Brocato, Counselor, Baton Rouge, Luoisiana (7.15.04)
“Charismatic presentation. Excellent application of concepts.” – Bryan C. Eckert, PsyD, Psychologist, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (7.15.04)
“Workshop beneficial both personally and professionally and fun!” – Ann Calamari, Social Worker, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (7.15.04)
“Mr. Kalman is an excellent presenter. The material is brilliant!” – Joseph Barbara, Social Worker, New Orleans, Louisiana (7.16.04)
“I have never been in a seminar where the presenter came directly from his/her book and was as good and enjoyable as you were. It was very interesting. Thank you so much. I promise to use your technique in my work.” – Rita Morris Jackson, Social Worker, New Orleans, Louisiana (7.16.04)
“Our instructor presented in a concise, easily practiced approach to controlling anger. I have been teaching anger management for 8 years to severely emotionally disturbed adolescents in a school situation – bullying is a major problem in our school and I look forward to trying the ‘game’.” – Judy Brock, Counselor, Tallahassee, Florida (5.24.05)
“Mr. Kalman is an excellent presenter. The material is brilliant!” – Joseph Barbara, Social Worker, New Orleans, Louisiana (7.16.04)
“You were great! You should do this for more money! Thank you!” – Michael Allen, Skills Trainer, New Orleans, Louisiana (7.16.04)
“This may well be the best seminar/conference I’ve ever attended (and I’ve been to many!) I intend to put what I’ve learned into action immediately at my school. Every student I’ve counseled so far this year admits to either having an anger management problem or living with someone who does.” – Gina Carpenter, Counselor, Shreveport, Louisiana (10.11.04)
“This seminar will be of tremendous benefit to me as a counselor of adolescents.” – Annette Collingsworth, Counselor, Shreveport, Louisiana (10.11.04)
