"I have never experienced a more brilliant teacher. Bears consistently puts every participant in the 'playroom' and constantly and lovingly gives each of us the opportunity to question ourselves, love ourselves even more, and to find out what our 'new' best self is. My love for the man whose courage and curiosity created The Option Institute is only slightly less than my overwhelming gratitude."
 — Shelley Stravitz, Educational Consultant, California

"Bears is the most effective teacher I have ever had--and I've spent most of my life being mentored and taught by some of the "top" people in the world. He enters the room and there is an electrifying energy and presence radiating from him. His rapid fire, stream of consciousness style kept me on my toes or on the edge of my seat in every class."
 — Melinda Sharma, Immunologist, Rochester, NY

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