POLAROID

WOW!
I can think of no better way to start this letter than the above. The Self-Exposed workshop you conducted for the Montgomery County School Counselors Conference was most definitely a WOW!

Having had the opportunity to see, hear and experience the session first hand was tremendous. I saw how the counselors "discovered" new things about themselves. They not only discovered, they shared their new discoveries with their peers. The discovery and sharing, by their own words, was made easier and less of a concern because of Self-Exposed. I encourage you to continue to help individuals discover who they are as they seek to fulfill their life roles.

Charles D. McCrea
Director
Polaroid Education Program

BARNES & NOBLE

It was great to have the opportunity to see ReDefining in action, and see not only the enthusiasm of the crowd, but the diversity of the crowd down to our Georgetown location for the seminar. I think that your ReDefining program would not only make a great workbook-style self help publication, but could also be the groundwork for a highly successful ongoing event series in our stores.

Randy J. Losapio
Regional Community Relations Manager
Barnes & Noble
New York, NY

I consider it an honor, and my extreme good fortune, that Barnes & Noble Georgetown was the starting point for a program that I have no doubt will soon sweep the nation.

Jane R. Graf
Manager, Community Relations
Barnes & Noble
Georgetown, Washington, DC

ANNANDALE HIGH SCHOOL
Annandale, VA

This letter is to express my sincerest thanks for bringing the Self-Exposed program to Annandale High School. It is rare that a program produces change in high school students. I can truly say that students were effected personally and deeply. Students stated to me that their sense of self-awareness was enhanced and that they were able to see themselves in a completely different way. Students found a simple, yet profound way to express their feelings and goals. The entire day was time well spent for students and staff members. I hope that we will be able to use Self-Exposed in the future, and that it can become a permanent part of our curriculum in several disciplines.

Donald L. Clausen
Principal
Annandale High School
Annandale, VA

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Rockville, MD

The use of Self-Exposed philosophy in group counseling sessions has proven to provide learning that is pleasurable, adaptable, and insight-oriented.

Margaret C. Morrison
Supervisor of Guidance
Montgomery County Public Schools
Rockville, MD

BELLEVUE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Bellevue, WA

Thank you for taking part in our Professional Development Conference. Your presentation on "ReDefining" was excellent. You showed us how to gain control of words rather than let them define us!

Becky Turnbull
CEA Bellevue Community College Professional Development Committee
Bellevue, WA

Ambassador Pat Lucey
Former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Governor of Wisconsin

I find ReDefining to be an intriguing idea, as well as a powerful tool for individuals as they reassess their values and themselves in a rapidly changing world. We are now, more than ever, a global community - it is vital for each of us to know ourselves and strive to comprehend all others. ReDefining initiates this effort.

Katie A. Gienapp, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Seattle, WA

As a clinical psychologist I recognize that cognitive restructuring can be an effective tool for many clients to address issues underlying depression in particular. I believe Danna has creatively adapted this concept with ReDefining in an innovative approach towards enhancing human potential.

WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS

As an engineer my day for the most part focuses on the technological aspect of life, sometime setting aside the human factors that are so important to full success and feel successful. I have found the exercise of ReDefining transform into my daily routine of thinking as it adds creativity to my work and improves the final result. During my full career in Aerospace with NASA, I have participated in many courses and seminars with a personal development objective. The ReDefining workshops promote these human factors and inspire interaction with a full range of diversity that allows everyone to feel the value in personal growth.

M. A.
Washington, DC

I have taken many classes in my life. They range back to those from Ansel Adams and most recently with Phil Borges. They have included Barbara Bordnick and Freeman Patterson. They each have been great experiences. That being said, I found your Self-Exposed class to be the hardest and the most rewarding in terms of the growth of my work after the class. As I look back, I realize that each of the other classes was a great experience. However, yours forced growth that has propelled me to the highest level of satisfaction for my work (photography). For that I will be always grateful.

G.P.
Bellevue, WA

The presentation of Self-Exposed was effective, informative and the topic was fresh and innovative. Every aspect of the program was fascinating.

M.E.
Counselor
Rockville, MD

Self-Exposed is a challenging and thought provoking exercise in self analysis and understanding through the unusual medium of the camera lens. Many struggle just to verbalize their beliefs and their inner self. Addressing my beliefs and fears through the use of images was truly a unique experience.

D.O.
Sr. VP Bank of America

A tremendous idea based on a simple concept (like most great ideas are). Would love to have had more time. The passion of the presenters was contagious.

L.D.
Counselor
Bethesda, MD