» Congratulations to our Certified Mentor Class of 2009!
Congratulations to our Certified Mentor Class of 2009!
Join us in congratulating our newest Option Process Mentor-Counselor®. These graduates have each mastered The Option Process Dialogue®, a proven, acclaimed technique that offers an unparalleled capacity to help individuals uncover and clarify limiting beliefs that cause undesired emotions and behaviors.
The process of becoming a Mentor-Counselor is a rigorous one but the rewards are great. Certified Mentors must master techniques that allow them to help others, and themselves, to overcome self-limiting beliefs that fuel discomfort and unhappiness.
Congratulations to each one of these incredible people! Please read on for words from the valedictorian, photographs from the graduation ceremony and quotes of the participants' experiences. Enjoy!
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Photographs of the Graduation Ceremony
Words from the Valedictorian - Excerpt From Her Address
Learning about The Option Process® and The Option Process Dialogue has changed my life in such an amazing way. It doesn’t mean that I’m now happy every minute of the day, but it means that I now always know that I have a choice! That I am the one choosing whether I want to be happy or sad, whether I want to laugh or cry. And I know that I have this choice in EVERY situation! That is the best gift ever!
Why? Because I am in charge now – I am no longer the victim of what happens around me. I can always choose for my self!
I used all my tools from The Option Process and The Option Process Dialogue when my Mom was diagnosed with cancer. At first I was so sad. I couldn’t even talk to my Mom about it, even though we had always had a very close relationship where we could talk about everything. But not this. I was so sad and angry, I was even angry at her, because I felt that she was leaving me. After a week of being sad and angry I finally figured out that I could use
This changed everything for me – and for my Mom – we talked and talked for the next few months. We talked about how much we have always loved each other, what we have learned from each other, what we value in life. We talked about her wants for the funeral, about her feelings about dying, about my feelings about her dying. It was the most amazing time I have ever spent with my Mom! We held hands and hugged each other. Smiled and laughed, cried and laughed again! Learning about The Option Process and The Option Process Dialogue, gave me this last time with my Mom! If I hadn’t known about The Option Process I would have continued to be sad and angry, and I would have never had the courage to see it as this beautiful opportunity! Which indeed it was!
Quotes from the Certified Mentors
Certification 2009 went way beyond my wildest dreams. Not only did I learn the basic skills needed to mentor, but I experienced an exponential growth in myself and my 7 sisters. I leave transformed, I start a new episode in my life. These 4 weeks I have laughed, loved and had joy that I hadn’t known before.
Clio Osman, Teacher, Germany
I have had the best time! I’m leaving with a skill I feel so proud of and honored to have learned. I am so excited to take it back into my family and professional relationships, knowing I have changed so deeply.
Cathy Betoin, Clinical Psychologist, United Kingdom
The Option Process is about learning to be the best version of yourself! It is about finding your own inner core and peel away all the layers of discomfort and unhappiness! Certification 2009 has exactly been above that – in a huge way! Not only have I learned so much about myself for these 4 weeks – so many layers of discomfort have been discovered and peeled away – but I have also gained the skill to continue the process and the journey on my own! And the ability to give this gift to other people in my life!
Sanne Schroll, Economist & PHD Student, Denmark
The extraordinarily high standards of the curriculum, teaching and bar for certification were the reasons I came. My desire, however, was to liberate myself from the emotional corset I had worn for years. During the training I was expertly taught and encouraged to see the corset was optional. I’ve become a master student of myself and of living from an accepting, non-judgmental attitude. I’ve gained an exceptional skill set to mentor people in the Option Process Dialogue so they can gain understanding and love for themselves. This is the ultimate training for personal transformation. I am ever grateful.
Leeza Steindorf, Option Process Mentor, Feldenkras Practitioner & Peace Educator, Germany
What they said about Bears
Loved all the stimulus blown up and the astute FEEDBACK. I am honored to be a student of Bears at the Option Institute. Deep thanks for your dedication Bears to teaching and sharing the dialogue in brilliant and fascinating ways. THANKS-THANKS-THANKS-THANKS-THANKS.
Helen Cherry, Alexander Technique Teacher and Artist, United Kingdom
A masterful teacher, a fully integrated human being. Your observations and take on people are really spot on and as such heighten your teachings for each individual. Indeed you breathe the process which empowers your message for all levels of hearing.
Leeza Steindorf, Option Process Mentor, Feldenkras Practitioner & Peace Educator, Germany
You are always so inspiring! I love your way of teaching, your insightful comments about me and all of us! Your love and dedication to us is so clear! Thank you so much for developing this philosophy and for providing this amazing Option Institute with all the programs! But mostly thank you for the dialogues! They are changing my life!”
Sanne Schroll, Economist and Ph.D Student, Denmark
What they said about Samahria
I always hope you’ll be teaching. I always find you to share from a depth of experience and love. That in of itself brings new light and love to my understanding.
Liz Zawada, Artist, New York
Samahria symbolizes the Option Process for me. She combines fun and laughter and addresses every issue from that perspective, which is that I want to do with my life. She’s the “perfect” role model for me.
Claudia Stein-Carr, Son-Rise Program Mom and Housewife, United Kingdom
When you laugh all unhappiness seems gone! The way you embrace your life and all of us and our challenges with smile and laughs is so freeing! Thank you for showing me that having fun and laughing is the most important thing in life!
Sanne Schroll, Economist and Ph.D Student, Denmark
A sparkling, warm breeze. I learn from your sincerity, clarity and depth of commitment from which you live. Your laughter is contagious; your love palpable. I touch my humanness in your presence and celebrate it with you. Thank you.
Leeza Steindorf, Option Process Mentor, Feldenkras Practitioner & Peace Educator, Germany
What they said about Raun
We all enjoy your classes so much because you have so much fun teaching them! Feedback is easily digestible from you because you are so loving and playful with it. I am looking forward to continuing to develop my skills with you!
Cathy Betoin, Clinical Psychologist, United Kingdom
Brilliant, bright clarity. Your expression of the process and your precise imparting of it have been key for my learning. Thank you. Your humor and playing with details makes class easy and fun. I always feel I’ve just gotten off an exhilarating ride after class with you!
Leeza Steindorf, Option Process Mentor, Feldenkras Practitioner & Peace Educator, Germany
What they said about Beverly
Beverly is a gentle giant. She lovingly dialogued me to a clear understanding of what I wanted for myself, which helped me tremendously towards my certification. Without her support I wouldn’t be in this wonderful state of happiness and gratitude, in which I am right now.
Claudia Stein-Carr, Son-Rise Program Mom and Housewife, United Kingdom
Terrific and upbeat – sharp, concise and always, always tender coming from a place of love – you have and will continue to be my mentor, my teacher whom I will always hold in deep love and esteem.
Liz Zawada, Artist, New York
You are my MENTOR! Thank you for all the dialogue/consultations. Learning from you means so much for me! I love your loving way of teaching – your ease in the process! To me your really are a spiritual fairy living and breathing Option Process – just like I want to do!
Sanne Schroll, Economist and Ph.D Student, Denmark
What they said about Clyde
Thanks Clyde for being patient and playing with me about the symptoms in my brain. Especially the benefit of the snow falling off the roof and tying it into redesigning my brain. FUN AND PLAYFUL KINDNESS – I love you. Thanks.
Helen Cherry, Alexander Technique Teacher and Artist, United Kingdom
Clyde is a great teacher. He really knows his stuff and demonstrates his skill in a very low-key, down to earth manner.
Claudia Stein-Carr, Son-Rise Program Mom and Housewife, United Kingdom
What they said about Stan
An enthusiastic, powerful teacher. I felt motivated and encouraged in our class with you. Your easy hand with the group and process made the learning fun. Thank you.
Leeza Steindorf, Option Process Mentor, Feldenkras Practitioner & Peace Educator, Germany
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