Participant Experiences
"Initially, when my wife asked me to participate, I was very reluctant. I think a large part of me was still in avoidance and denial. I also had concern of coming into a group of individuals that I didn’t know. I became very comfortable learning and working in this group. I’m really excited and proud of the work I’ve done. This has just been an amazing support experience that this group has given me for so many weeks, and I’m going to miss it."
"This program has been remarkably excellent...it was this program that has contributed to our ability to sit down and discuss our family, and enjoy it. What we have done these last few months, I would have enjoyed doing any time in my life. It has been so beneficial..."
"I went into this group knowing that it would be challenging, but the level of work was deeper and more personal than I had expected. I learned a lot about myself and my husband. I think something that has really benefitted me is hearing his voice and feeling the intimacy of our marriage, and us sharing more. This is a huge product of this process and it is just really precious."
"I was really concerned about speaking up in front of people that I didn’t know, and being vulnerable. I really learned a lot, and felt comfortable in this group of not being judged and being able to say what I needed to say… and I’ve really enjoyed the participation and the compassion… and feeling the support in this group. It has really meant a lot to me."
"...so often in life we have all these things thrown at us, these scenarios that just seem irresolvable and chronic. For me, what this process has taught me is that it is possible to use particular tools in certain areas to resolve things, and to make things better by using a certain approach. What the last 4 months have taught me is that nothing is impossible, and it is possible to make your way through difficulties in a positive way, though you can’t see an end at first..."
