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The teacher was excellent!

Great energy and passionate about the topic of attachment as well as her clients.

Very knowledgeable and engaging.

She was thoughtful and considerate of our experiences in addition to client experiences.

Aliza was approachable, affirming, validating, and compassionate.

Aliza spoke in a calm, regulating manner. She was encouraging and knowledgeable.

I loved Aliza’s vibe and groundedness. She clearly knows her stuff!

The discussions of clinical case analysis in regards to ethics was super beneficial. Lisa shares the wealth of her clinical skills and knowledge in every workshop she teaches.

The case examples were extremely helpful. Lisa is an extremely knowledgeable, clear, organized, engaging, and approachable presenter.

Lisa is accessible, smart and kind.

The entire presentation was incredibly useful. I learned so much! It provided new information and kept my attention the entire time!

Lisa is an exceptional trainer. Knowledgeable, clinically experienced and very good at breaking down research in accessible and practical ways. I walked away with a greater understanding of the problem and strategies to help my clients deal with it immediately.

I liked that she was so able to present authentically from her pwn experience.

It was an amazing training! I learned so much which will help me in my clinical practice. Lisa is a spectacular, engaging, knowledgeable, dynamic and wonderful presenter. Thank you so much!

Lisa’s wealth of knowledge and experience as a therapist and trainer are second only to how she validates, encourages, and often highlights contributions from participants.

Lisa’s ability to clearly and comprehensively communicate current research on the causal effects of social media on teens, incorporate attachment theory to the discussion and share her own experience with presenting the information is awesome. I will be able to use this information.

Lisa is always a thoughtful, engaging and warm presenter. She makes everyone feel heard and seen.

Lisa Ferentz is a great speaker, she gives ample time for questions, and her material is relevant with new research findings.

Sabrina is a genuine, warm and comforting presence. It was a much needed perspective shift in these times of instability and division. I learned, I laughed, I felt deeply.

Sabrina creates training experiences that are spiritually nourishing and intellectually edifying. She is an amazing teacher who elevates the consciousness of every room she walks into. It is both a pleasure and blessing to learn from her.

Sabrina is warm and authentic, and I loved her stories in connection to the topics.

Sabrina was very engaging and there was good participant interaction.

Sabrina has such amazing knowledge and really encouraged participation, creating a safe and connected space to share and learn.

Very knowledgeable about the subject matter and an engaging presenter.

So energetic! Could share her own experiences.

Kory was super authentic, very knowledgeable, and easy to engage with! I appreciated hearing Kory’s own experiences and how this has also shaped her understanding of autism.

I like the presenter’s warmth, willingness to address questions, flexibility, and knowledge.

The presenter was very interactive and knowledgeable.

I liked how passionate she was about IFS, and the energy and care she brought to the workshop.

The presenter was inclusive and compassionate, as well as well informed and intelligent.

The instructor’s way of presenting and conveying the material was fantastic. She was able to clearly demonstrate how she uses IFS and parts work in her therapy.

I loved the overview of the couples IFIO. The presenter was approachable, engaging, and made the information easily digestible.

The discussion on how to use IFS informally in sessions, and the concrete tools for parts mapping was very useful. The presenter had a calm presence and was clearly very knowledgeable on the topic.

Jill is just such a calming presence. Her strategies are very effective, and she gives great insight into the function of each intervention. I loved all of the interventions!

Jill was intelligent, knowledgeable of the subject matter, and treated her audience with respect. All information was explained and modeled in an easy to understand, personal format. I am eager to start doing some of her practices with my clients.

I love learning the body movement and have been using it every day!

Jill’s knowledge about her material is extraordinary. Her style focused on compassionate care of her clients married with sharp minded knowledge of both the art and science of her subject. Her pacing was excellent. She gave ample space for us to respond, ask questions and process. Her humanity and humility, I am sure, is basic to her nature.

I thought the presenter was knowledgeable and had the perfect calming presence for this workshop.

Jill Penaloza was a fabulous educator and presenter for the Ferentz Institute. Her teachings were well informed, clearly presented, and applicable to many different populations of therapy. I would highly recommend taking a course by Ms. Penaloza. She was a joy. I appreciate her calm, knowledgeable approach to everything she offered during the training. Her direction was clear, helpful, and informative.

Very knowledgeable and engaging presenter.

Jill demonstrated her skill in providing a safe environment as she shared concrete activities to help clients regulate their flooding/triggers.

She was very engaged with the entire group as well as each individual participant. Her presentation was flawless and offered the self-regulation and healing on a felt sense. Well done!!

I enjoyed learning how to incorporate art and IFS and liked the compassionate space they held.

The presenters were knowledgeable and provided psycho-education along with experiential activities.

The Presenters were working so well together and made sure they were connecting with participants. It felt very intimate and personal. I felt like I was in the same room with them.

Dee kept us engaged throughout and provided not only very concrete strategies to incorporate into our practice but also resources and information for us to explore later to continue building our knowledge and skills!

This training has enhanced my skills as an EMDR therapist and furthered my knowledge with Art therapy and IFS. Both of the presenters were extremely knowledgeable, engaging, and presented their information in a way that was easy to understand and could be incorporated into a non-art therapist’s practice.

This was an amazing experience that helped me connect with my inner creative side. Dee did an incredible job engaging the audience and guiding us to think outside the box.

This was such an enlightening workshop that made me think and apply a unique way to use fairytales to heal clients of trauma. Dr. Preston-Dillon's voice was also so soothing as she used "Thick description" to retell stories/folklore. I can only imagine how therapeutic this technique is for clients as they embrace playing with imaginary back-stories of their favorite fairytale, folklore, or movie and using items/objects to express their feelings.

Very engaging and creative facilitator.

The presenter was engaging, had a thorough knowledge of the subject matter, and included participation from attendees.

Loved his use of quotes that inspire and how he modeled how to use the tools he was sharing.

Listening to one of the most talented and gifted therapists was an absolute treat!

The presenter was extremely knowledgeable and engaging. I learned a lot about the topic and how to apply the concepts to a broader population of clients. I highly recommend this training for those looking to use a perspective that encompasses cultural and familial contexts in supporting clients to change what no longer services them in pursuit of their goals.

Lisa is a terrific therapist, a terrific teacher, a terrific presenter!

Lisa is such a great communicator, connecting research and evidence-based practice in a deeply empathic way.

Thoughtful and reality-based discussion of the topic. Research backed information.

Lisa is thorough and committed to making sure that we as clinicians are informed of this significant and life changing news. Her compassion and her faith in us reassures us that we can make a difference.

Lisa presented an exceptionally well-researched overview of the risks, myths, and ethical dilemmas surrounding cannabis use in clinical practice. What stood out most was her ability to translate complex scientific studies into clear, practical takeaways for mental health providers. She didn’t just present data—she helped us think critically about how to apply this knowledge in our work with clients. The presentation was not only informative but passionate.

Appreciated the updated information and the direct and comprehensive way it was presented and discussed.

Lisa’s knowledge is so impressive, and her presentations are so warm and her ability to connect with everyone is amazing. Leaning from her is so wonderful.

I understand ADHD better and how it impacts individuals.

Lisa is the epitome of a leader and educator. She is wise, warm, and well versed in each topic she presents, and this one was no different. I especially appreciated the dialogue around how to dispel myths associated with Marijuana/THC/CBD. The research, websites, and statistics were also helpful. I am always thankful for her willingness to share!

I haven’t stopped thinking about the “myth of multitasking experience!”

The open discussion was most useful, also information about what to look for across the lifespan.

I loved his energy, enthusiasm and knowledge of the subject matter. It was evident that this subject is one of his passions, and it was wonderful to learn from his expertise and clinical case vignettes.

The experiential exercises were most useful.

Not only do I appreciate the material she presents, I also really enjoy her overall presence. I always leave feeling more confident in my skills from the material presented, but also feeling welcomed and safe. I love learning from her.

Lisa paid attention and engaged with all participants consistently and respectfully. I am deeply grateful that it was offered online at this time.

Janina is magic! Skilled, communicative, comfortable, safe energy.

Helpful art prompts to use in session with clients. Lisa was warm, compassionate, understanding and flexible.

Her experience and the way she presents is with warmth, and she is so engaging.

Janina consistently redefined pathology to befriending and honoring a child’s adaptive strategies, that now might be less useful as an adult.

All aspects were helpful, especially when sharing the neurobiology associated with trauma and the sharing of the actual execution of the TIST model and the nuances regarding unblending parts.

Janina has a high level of experience and knowledge.

Janina was knowledgeable, and welcomed discussion during the training.

This presenter understands delivery!

Lisa is such a dynamic teacher who uses real life examples to teach. Treats DID with compassion and de-pathologizes it.

Lisa’s ability to organize and present information is incredibly good. She models everything she teaches, and she shares concrete and practical strategies and techniques. Her strength-based approach as apparent in everything she says and does during the training.

Lisa has the ability to frame theory, concepts, and interventions in applicable terms.

Very personable and knowledgeable. Came from a strengths-based approach and I can tell the passion she has for the work and the clients.

Lisa presents in such a way that fosters a safe and welcoming space where participants can ask questions and share experiences comfortably, which enhances learning.

Very knowledgeable speaker, discussions are open and foster growth.

I always benefit from learning with Lisa. Her experience is invaluable and the compassionate way she teaches concepts have become part of the way I interact and communicate with my own clients. The practical strategies will be invaluable in my work with them

Her knowledge and practical experience make it impossible not to glean from her trainings. Shane and Guilt are also realities that go hand-in-hand with therapy and especially trauma treatment. These are “must have experiences for all clinicians.

Lisa explains complicated subjects in very simple and interesting ways.

Lisa shared so much incredible wisdom.

Lisa is the BEST! Truly the BEST! Thank you!

The case conceptualizations and experiential components were great for identifying tangible strategies to use with clients. Lisa was lively, funny, charismatic, and intelligent, so grateful!

The presenter gave clear explanations and had lots of expertise.

Lisa is always informative and shares her own client experiences which is a great help.

Very knowledgeable and authentic persona.

I find Lisa Ferentz very well informed but down to earth, energetic, and passionate about the work.

Very informative!

Susan provided a myriad of case examples and experiential learning.

Nancy was knowledgeable about the subject of codependency. I liked the examples she gave, and the handouts were very helpful. I have information that I can use immediately with clients.

Very seasoned presenter. Excellent and useful materials presented in a way that a client can also understand without shame.” I love how she wove in the strategies and worksheets to complement her slides.

Nancy was a seasoned “pro” and spoke clearly and compassionately about the topic.

The presenter was knowledgeable and professional.

I really appreciated the applicability of the material.