Testimonials...
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“ERH brings together knowledge base and therapeutic wisdom that has the power to make a difference with individual clients, organizations and the systems that interact on behalf of children and youth who have been traumatized. It has been life-changing and has given us a framework that unites where there has been division. Juli's message has meaning for all caregivers be they parents, foster-parents, educators, front-line staff and clinicians and administrators. It has strengthened the working relationship among children's mental health, child protection, education, health and justice professionals.”
~ Terri Sparling, CEO
Huron-Perth Centre for Children and Youth
Stratford, Ontario Canada
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“Dear coaching for LIFE!
I attended Juli's presentation in December in Stratford, Ontario, Canada. Just wanted to let you know that your message that day truly changed my life and my approach to others both personally and professionally. I have appreciated receiving the Inspiration messages daily to help to maintain my resolve to make positive change.
I have had a couple of personally "devastating" experiences in my family life (divorce, pregnant teen) since Christmas time, that I certainly have managed better than I would have thought myself able to before listening to Juli.
Thank you for the strength, positive energy and self-awareness that you have inspired. You have changed this part of the world by changing me....”
~ Julie Holmes, Principal
Brookside Public School
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“Ms. Alvarado's imprint on my life may not be visibly apparent; however, the impact is significant. Her uncanny ability to see what the true issue is, regardless of the camouflage of how it is presented, is what makes her powerful. She exudes a wisdom that only comes with experience and awareness over time. She brings all of herself, her energy and passion, to every encounter in a very calm, genuine, and gentle manner. Her humor is ever-present. She paved the way for me to look at areas where I needed to be challenged, encouraged, and led forward. This process enabled me to address the fears and concerns in my personal and professional life and for that I will be forever grateful.”
~ Debi Grebenik, Executive Director
MapleStar Child Placement Agency: Colorado
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“Working with Juli is a life-changing experience, both personally and professionally. I’ve worked under her in the past as a member of her staff, attended trainings facilitated by her, and participated in several of her intensive, experiential retreats. Without fail, in every venue, Juli has an intuitive way of meeting me where I’m at – she challenges me to reach my full potential and supports me as I begin to explore and embrace those parts of myself. She is an incredible teacher, trainer, coach, and therapist. It’s difficult to imagine where my work as a clinician would be without the influence of Juli’s expertise and experience.”
~ JW, Denver, CO
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Parenting:
“This is the most effective training I have ever attended…..I get it, finally I get it and I can’t wait to go home and DO it!”
~ Jan, Indianapolis
“My wife and I attended a lecture with Juli Alvarado in 1999 and then again in 2003. This year we took it to the next level and have hired her as our Life Coach. Not only are we parenting the way we dreamt of at the adoption of our children, but more we are living the life that we have dreamt of since our marriage. Her compassion added to her life experiences and expertise make for a powerful coaching call, month after month!”
~ Ed, California
“For the one of the first times in my life, I know that I am not alone. She is a phone call away”
~ Cathy, Colorado
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For therapists:
“I joined Juli’s consultation group in the Denver area two years ago. My practice is full, my relationships with clients are emotionally charged and connected, and my life is in balance. Every therapist needs a Juli.”
~ Diane, Colorado
“I first met Juli through two lectures of hers that I attended, in CA and then in CO. She stated that if we had questions we could email and she would respond. Yea right….But did she respond! She responded every time and is now my life and business coach. Now I get her every week, just for me for a full hour. Her integrity is what got me hooked and keeps me hooked.”
~ Bryan, Colorado
“Secondary trauma is a concept we all learn about, but few of us doing anything about. Juli’s support for me and my work has helped me not only gain new clients and a successful business, but I am more in balance and complete, in and out of my office.”
~ Gina, WI
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Life/Business Coaching:
“I really didn’t believe that a phone call could provide what my husband and I needed, but after just the first coaching call, we got to work. Juli helps us stay focused on our life goals; really work to agree on priorities for our family; and she checks up on us-which keeps us on track. I think I know someone now who doesn’t just say she cares, she really does.”
~ Flo, Florida
“Powerful coaching, powerful support, powerful insight and powerful compassion!”
~ Serena, WY
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“Dear Juli;
Thank you so much for your message and sharing today on the Teleconference phone call. It was very helpful to me especially since I was feeling in a low place today. I was doing well until I came to work and had an encounter with someone who said something to me that pulled me out of my peace. Listening to your message again reaffirms for me the need to spend more time at prayer and meditation so I can remain centered and in the light. If I do this when others approach me who are not in the light, I will not get pulled into the darkness with them.
I am always affected by the spirit of others around me and I pick up the same anxiety or anger that they are feeling. I am trying to work on the stop, breathe, and listen without reacting all over the place. Your message was needed and very helpful. I hope to continue with this and if you have tapes you sell with these messages, I would love to obtain a list.
Thanks, Peace, God Bless! Marion”
~ Marion Tarallo, M.A
Child Protective Investigator Trainer, FL
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It is not often you find a master orator, teacher, mentor and friend who is also a master therapist, consultant and expert in the healing of children and families. It is difficult to express the kind of positive impact received by our staff and foster parents after their time with Juli Alvarado. She is not only an expert presenter with a well-researched message on the effects of trauma on the developing brain, but her first hand experience with special needs children and youth as a foster and adoptive parent is more than the "icing on the cake," but an integral part of the motivational quality of her trainings. Of all our trainings with different presenters over the last several years, Juli is the first to assist our foster parents in feeling safe enough to become vulnerable about their own personal change and need for emotional growth, rather than make the focus about the child's behaviors. Her emphasis on the "family" and its role in relationship attachment issues is profound and meaningful, framed with paradigms that are embraceable and easy to remember.
Our Foster parents are gaining increased empathy for the traumatized child, staying more "emotionally regulated" in the home, avoiding being triggered by the "severe behaviors" demonstrated when children are operating out of a "fear based emotion" and recognizing that their most important work is to "stay in relationship" with the child and youth so that the "seeds of attachment" can be transferred into adoption, reunification or other permanency goals.
Needless to say, I would recommend her highly. Her professional demeanor is exemplary, yet she has a poignant, personal aura that allows her to make connections with staff, administrators and foster parents alike. For the first time since my 3 year tenure as SAFY State Director, I am deeply excited about our ability to train our staff and therapists in assisting foster parents as they seek to avoid the placement disruptions that have plagued our industry for decades.
If you would like to further discuss what I think of the impact of Juli's work, please don't hesitate to call me at 419-230-3682.
One Team, One Mission!
~ Donna Bolinger MS, LMHC
State Director SAFY Indiana
