Testimonials
Comments by Participants . . .

What I have learned . . .

            I'm learning to accept who I am and what needs are. I'm not trying to change myself but    
            learning to follow my mind and body. 've learned to communicate better by listening    
            better and being "present" during the conversation.                   ~Maria

I learned patience and appreciation     ~Pat

            I'm learning that the world has much to offer.     ~Becky

I learned that by being still and breathing I can be present, calm and happier.    ~Lynn

            I am learning to live with fibromyalgia one day at a time with joy in the moment.  ~Ann

Benefits of taking the Stress Reduction Program

            Provided me with new perspectives and choices    ~Matt

The "body scan" was a life saver . . . I could not have gotten through the day without 
listening to it!           ~Dee

            Taking this class has improved my quality of life in several unexpected ways . . . By the
            end of the class, I had cut the amount of fentanyl (pain medication in cancer treatments) 
            needed IN HALF! This was very encouraging for me and to  my oncologist as well. I also 
            found that I was able to walk without limping and have significantly more energy and    
            flexability.      ~Sandy

Brought mindfulness into daily life and daily issues    ~Melanie

            How to be more mindful  ~  sleep better and relax better     ~Jim

I liked the "buffet" of mindfulness techniques and that I could pick which ones worked best 
for me.        ~Linda

About the Instructor . . .

Dale is very patient, knowledgeable, encouraging, accepting    ~Bill

            Dale was very easy to connect with . . . (she) promotes and emphasized acceptance, 
            "It is what it is"    ~Rudi

. . . Outstanding -- easy to talk to, excellent listener, exceptionally qualified    ~Sandy

    . . . is gentle, patient, knowledgeable, and sharing   ~Don

About the Day of Mindfulness Retreat:

            The retreat was a great experience! I realized how much my thoughts take over    
            my life.   ~Dee

Amazing--who would have thought that silence could be so poignant, so educational,
so fruitful?!      ~Sandy

Overall . . .

            Dale Dingledine's offerings of both a Center for and seminars on mindfulness are deeply-   
            informed, creatively-rendered, and ever so capably and compassionately shared.s      ~Susan

The classes and teachings provided excellent variety with regard to different types of meditation 
practices.  There was a good balance of discussion and practice, and the materials were extremely 
helpful with learning.    ~Jodi

            I now have more "treatments" for my patients to try along with, or in place of, medicine.       
            ~(MD, name withheld)

Great topics, interactive, very easy to follow, and good handouts and workbook.    ~Maria

            The meditations and yoga were very helpful . . . the classroom content was very valuable also. 
             . . .(the group) was very diverse which made sharing especially helpful. (And) I can use these        
            tools to decrease pain and control stress    ~Sandy

Excellent.  The whole experience exceeded by expectations.     ~Tony