Comparisons to Individual Counseling

"I have been unhappy for so much of my life that I really didn't know just how much of my life was real. The pain and guilt for so many things that were not mine to carry for so long were great to finally deal with. As much as I thought there is no way a 2 ½ day seminar would help me and the fear of talking and crying in front of 15 other strangers made me skeptical but I can deal with life much better and that is something I I have been unhappy for so much of my life that I really didn't know just how much of my life was real. The pain and guilt for so many things that were not mine to carry for so long were great to finally deal with. As much as I thought there is no way a 2½ day seminar would help me and the fear of talking and crying in front of 15 other strangers made me skeptical but I can deal with life much better and that is something I thought I would never be able to do. If you actually open yourself up you will help Andrea, Laina and yourself and make some great friends along the way."
Jason Kaas
Hempstead, NY 11549
516-463-5902

"I recently attended the Self Awareness Workshop (SAW) hoping to understand issues related to my anger, and how it lead to my wife asking for a separation. After 17 years of marriage, culminating in almost three years of therapy, individual sessions with a marriage counselor, and a number of conversations with my priest, what I got at SAW was amazing, and it was the one thing that has helped me more than the hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars I've invested in "fixing" myself and my anger problem." (click here for full story)
Ray H.
(925) 487-7647
Danville, CA

"My son Logan's death was not of natural causes; Logan was killed January 14, 2003. At the moment I heard about his death, my life was forever changed. I could not comprehend what I was hearing and it all seemed as if it was a terrible nightmare. From that day forward, I have been wanting answers as to how this terrible tragedy could have happened, who was responsible for taking my sons life; my first born, taking him away from me, his sister and all his family and friends. When all of my friends and his friends found out about Logan's death, of course there were the normal condolences, and sympathy cards sent to our home.

One thing that I kept hearing from several people is that things happen for a reason. So, if that is the case, what is the reason for my son to lose his life, in the prime of his life? I couldn't think of one reason and the more I heard this, the angrier I got. One day I got clear that my daughter needed some help dealing with the loss of her brother. I chose to contact Andrea Lambert. We set up an appointment. At the appointment she informed us as to what it is that she does and how she achieves it. The Self-Awareness Weekend. I liked the idea and signed up my daughter. After she completed the three-day program, I could see a definite difference in her. Attitude, mannerisms, everything. It was great. She was able to release a lot of her anger and understand how to deal with rising emotions of anger in the future.

Once I saw this, I knew it was my turn to experience what she had since I myself was not dealing with the loss very well. I contacted Andrea, we set up an appointment and I signed up for the weekend. I was experiencing a lot of emotional breakdowns at work and home. I was angry with a lot of people for no apparent reason. What I learned in the Weekend was that it is okay to be angry and discover where your anger initially comes from. I thought my anger stemmed from the fact that my son was gone and I would never have the opportunity to tell him again that I loved him, never hear his voice, his laugh, receive another Mothers day card from him, birthday card, spend the holidays with him. All the things we tend to take for granted until something happens that makes us say, I wish this or that. Yes, these are all valid reasons for being mad. During the process, I discovered that my true deep down anger was directed towards the truck driver who was driving the truck that ran over my son. With the processes and tools we are given in the Weekend to manage the anger, I was able to release my anger, and with that start the healing process. I can't say that I will ever be able to forgive this man for what has happened. I know he suffered a great deal once he was aware of what his actions caused.

Since the Weekend, due to the release of my anger, and my understanding of what I can control and what I can't, I no longer have emotional breakdowns as often as I did. I have learned to put anger in the perspective that it belongs. Yes, I had issues to resolve about my childhood, but this anger, so fresh, so real, so current, has been the most devastating anger any person could hope to experience in a life time and I am now free of it."
Diana Uyeda
(916) 725-9326

"I liked being able to see and hear other people's reactions to their own problems. I also liked that the fact that I was only 16 and it didn't matter."
Daphny Cressey
Folsom, CA
(916) 989-5159

"I went to the SAW with an expectation for both, personal growth and eliminating personal barriers to professional success. I was so impressed with the results of the weekend that I have implemented a personal development program for my corporate management team, sending them to SAW for their own benefit and to support the company’s growth."
Roland H.

"I was at the end of my rope emotionally when I came to the Self Awareness Weekend. I felt that my wounds were so deep that a Group Setting would "dilute" letting out my anger and tears. Not only did the group setting facilitate letting go and expressing my emotions, it created the first safe place for me to do so. This was with guidance and support of Andrea and Laina. They coached me to find out what I wanted to replace the fear and anger with, which was honesty and personal power. I loved the Weekend and it has already positively impacted my marriage, my relationship with my children and extended family. I loved the Weekend and the safe environment to let go of my secrets and be vulnerable."
Laura Talcove
(760) 505-1762
Carlsbad, CA

"At last! After many hours and dollars spent on therapy, this extraordinary program helped me to find my authentic self and save my marriage and has forever changed my life!"
Cindy Hauptman
Orangevale, CA
(916) 988-8473

"I was blown away by the changes I experienced in my life following the Self-Awareness Weekend. I was amazed how a concentrated therapy/counseling weekend could transform so dramatically my relationship to life and other people."
David Quigley
Director of Alchemical
Hypnotherapy Institute
(800) 950-4984

"I feel I accomplished more towards living my life the way I want to in two and half days than in two and a half years of prior counseling. I came all the way from Florida to attend SAW and it was totally worth the effort and expense."
Rick D—Orlando Florida

"Nothing compares – cuts right to the issue, quick."

"This was the first place I have ever felt so safe to be myself. I was able to let all my guards down and open myself to change. The leaders and participants were really great, just like me. I really liked this because I felt like I was actually getting somewhere is therapy. It was more than I expected. I finally let go of all the crap and I feel ready to finally live to my full potential in a happy, healthy life."
GM Kant
Lakeshore, CA

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