“We walked in as foster children from a dysfunctional / non verbal couple, but using the principles to managing conflict, we walked out able to see through each others eyes.”
"The tools and teaching were most helpful. The materials were clearly covered and not belabored. I thought Marcia and Michael were a great complimentary team.”
“The workshop helped us put a longstanding issue in the open and gave us the tools/ atmosphere to finally deal with it.”
“Presenter’s sharing, and giving us a real view into their relationship’s issues was very helpful. Made me less hard on myself and my partner. Thank you very much!”
“We were able to breakdown the problem and deal with the parts.”
“Much of what I learned seems obvious upon consideration, but it is so helpful to have it delivered in separate pieces that we can work on. I found the simplicity of “Turn Toward” to be most profound.”
“The realization that it is OK to hold principles inflexible. I felt free to seek where I could be flexible. I was empowered to seek validation of my experience. It was great to be able to identify things I need to work on."
“This was a great workshop! Couples should take it before they get married!!!”
“I really appreciated the role plays from the instructors. I am glad my partner and I are now on the same page with what our relationship needs.”
“I was able to see my partner’s dream regarding a gridlock issue for the first time.”
“You are both outstanding presenters and trainers. The exercises gave us a very wonderful chance to connect on a deeper, more intimate level than our busy lives allow. Helped me to remember things I love about my husband. Thank you so much!”
“A sense of new opportunities for me and my partner to grow our friendship from a cold place to a warm, loving world.”
“Clear and concise materials / lectures. Excellent exercises. Great energy and examples by both Marcia and Michael.”
“The exercises are helpful. It is not about theory.”
“Talk about life dreams. We have never really had that conversation before.”
“I can’t thank you enough! Mike Basta and Marcia Gomez are excellent trainers. My husband was so validated and inspired by the fist day and during that second we made great progress restoring respect and balance. Gave us a fresh start.”
“I really, really appreciate the materials we received. The exercises weren’t threatening and I had fun with them. They helped us return to helpful dialogue.”
“I enjoyed all of it. Even the “trying” part offered opportunities not approached with success previously. This day provided opportunity to open up helpful positive dialogues.”
"I liked the concept of the lecture followed by an exercise. You made it upbeat, easy and enjoyable.”
"The tools will give us ways to validate what we have and to improve other ways of our relationship.”
“This workshop was a start on the right path.”
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“I really, really appreciate the materials we received. The exercises weren’t threatening and I had fun with them. They helped us return to helpful dialogue.”
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