Testimonials

My completion document was accepted!

"To thank you.

Just to let you know, I appeared in court yesterday for the final time. The program completion document you offered was accepted without question. I have now entered into a Peace Bond for 12 months, with some communication and distance restrictions requested by my ex. I'm a bit disappointed in that regard, but really, I have to "let go". My freedom and ability to travel far outweigh being in what had become a "toxic", non-reciprocal relationship.

I will continue to use conflict-avoidance strategies and mindfulness exercises. If you know of any good books on Buddhism or mindfulness, I'd appreciate it if you could send me a list of titles. I am far from being a violent person, and I do respect others, regardless of gender, but I sometimes do need to harness my emotions and manage my stress and anxiety for my own well-being.

I enjoyed our sessions, and thank you again for facilitating a quicker resolution to my unfortunate situation."

T.W.

The counselling was insightful and thought-provoking!

"I enjoyed the structure of the counselling sessions. The discussions were insightful and thought-provoking. I would go home, reflect on our discussions, and contemplate how to integrate what I had learned into my daily life effectively. The homework and reading assignments were also very beneficial. In particular, I enjoyed the articles on mindfulness and the research exercises. I would often read the articles multiple times to ensure I absorbed the information and interpreted it correctly.

Some of the effective tools and techniques I have learned are:

- Mindfulness, including paying attention, living in the moment, and adopting a non-judgmental approach. attitude
- Meditation, relaxation, and staying calm
- Identifying my anger provocation or triggers
- Taking time-outs to prevent anger escalations
- Reducing stress through breath awareness and breathing exercises
- Ways to prevent my behaviour from being an automatic function of habitual thoughts, perceptions, and feelings
- How to change from “Power and Control” to “Equality” in relationships
- Being aware of the negative consequences of excessive anger
- Ways to improve my communication and negotiation in personal relationships
- Stress reduction through living a healthy lifestyle, such as exercising at the gym or practicing yoga"

G.S.

The mind is everything!

"I have learned how to walk away from conflicts to prevent arguments from escalating. I now realize others have the right to be upset with me, and that is not something to be angry about. I can choose not to be angry and enjoy the day. I can only control my own actions, so it’s up to me to walk away."

J.H

A Safe Space for Healing!

"I have enjoyed participating in the PARS program and have learned a great deal about people, feelings, how to address stressful situations, and how to approach others positively. I admit that I have started to approach each day with more positivity and have gone as far as helping strangers."

A.W.

I learned to become more patient!

"I have learned to walk away when problems arise and how to become more patient when making decisions."

S.V

I learned new ways of thinking!

"Since I started counselling, I learned new ways of thinking. I became aware of my feelings, learned new methods of dealing with people more appropriately, and have applied them in my daily life. I have seen lots of positive results."

E.A.

Rebuilding Our Relationship!

"I have learned to be a calmer person and how to think about different situations more clearly. I also learned to better care for my family at home. I learned that alcohol is not a good thing for me. In addition, I want to let my wife and kids make more of the decisions so that, as a result, the family will be happier."

L.D.

I look forward to becoming a more loving husband!

"I have learned many techniques on how to manage anger. I look forward to becoming a kinder and more loving husband."

J.K.

Counselling has helped me understand that I can prevent unnecessary anger!

"Counselling has been helpful because it has made me think about what triggers my anger and has helped me understand that I can prevent unnecessary anger, control my emotions and resolve conflicts without hurting anyone else or myself."

M.R.

A Life-Changing Experience!

"I have really enjoyed taking this course as it has helped me become a better person overall. I can now better manage my anger and I’m not going to let it contro,l me anymore. I plan on taking all the tools I have learned so far and will apply them to everyday life."