Educational Institutions:

• Colorado Department of Education
• Boulder Valley School district
• Fletcher Miller School, Jeffco Independent School district
• Falcon Independent School district
• Greeley Independent School district
• Harrison Independent School district
• Northwest BOSCES, Granby Colorado
• St Vrain School district

Disability and Mental Health Organizations:

• Empower (Mental Health)
• Imagine! (Services for Children 0-3)
• Envision
• Denver Options (Services for 0-3 population)
• The Respite Center and Council on the Aging, Omaha, Nebraska
• Kids' Connections, (Services for Children, 0-3)
• Trisomy 18 National Conference
• Exceptional Families (Family Support Group)
• Boulder Foster Families

Speaking Engagements:

• Special Education Directors' meeting
• Early Childhood Institute, Keystone, Colorado
• Guest lecturer for University of Colorado, Boulder and Denver, Metro University, and Naropa University
• Keynote address for CP of Colorado annual fundraiser
• PEAK Parent Center's Circle of Culture Conference
• Fetal Alcohol Support Group

• Of all the classes and support groups I've attended, I got more practical, positive, and useful information out of this day. If you only have time for one workshop, this is the one I recommend.
• What I loved about the workshop was how it was about and for ME. It was such a powerful day. I got information and tools to help me live my life while I'm dealing with my daughter's illness and be happy too! And it CONTINUES to help me deal with her situation positively and productively.
• Loved the day. It is so nice to focus on emotional health.
• The energy pie chart was wonderful and an eye opener. The letter was healing. Reframing might change my life! Thanks!
• You guys are great together. I loved it!
• Whew! Thank you for your commitment to yourselves, your children, and your community. So empowering! It was all perfect!
• I appreciated it all and the journey of the day from where we are to how to get to where we want to be. Lovely!
• I enjoyed and felt inspired by the workshop. Thank you for your insight and your strong abilities to validate and tie together the points of view.
• One of the few conferences I have attended when I feel that all issues were well addressed -- that time was taken on issues that were really important to us.
• Stepping back and sometimes just changing the way we look at a situation can change the whole face of it. By putting myself in someone else's shoes I can realize why she responds the way she does. And this allows me to see things from her perspective.
• I felt more confident and hopeful! I'm better prepared to handle tough situations that arise regarding my child.
• I feel a sense of relief that I can take a deep breath and trust myself.
• (The coaching session) was purifying. It helped me feel lighter, which has given me the power to go on and face my fears with open eyes and heart.
• I realize even more how many tools I have available to me which in turn, enable me to make more informed choices. It was nice to have my situation turned around in a positive light of empowerment instead of resentment.

Professionals

• This workshop helped me problem solve different circumstances. Very enjoyable and useful!
• I liked how to communicate with parents in their various stages --I learned that you can often convey the information you need to, just in different ways.
• Great! You are both very capable communicators.
• Our parent leadership team was really impressed. People loved the day. We are trying to organize more family activities, etc...as a result of the day. Some of our 'harder' parents seem 'easier.'
• This is really important material to keep on the front burner. The facilitators are easy to talk to.
• The workshop was very "real world." I liked the role plays, fear/love chart, and talking about actual situations!
• Excellent workshop! Both facilitators are very passionate about their mission.
• This workshop should be a requirement for all new principals!
• This isn't just relevant for special education! All educators should get this.
• Great to have an opportunity to express our concerns in a reflective and purposeful setting.
• The in-service was able to meet our current pressing needs, very helpful and supportive!
• Nancy and Linda are excellent facilitators with an awesome model to apply.
• I wish we could do this once a month -- just for the emotional support.
• I love it when I walk away feeling empowered and having a new idea.