Testimonials

Thank you Dr. Dionne for introducing me to mindfulness I tell everyone how great it is!  As a parent, the bond has been the biggest protective factor against peers and society! My daughter is about to be 18 in June I hope our family values and bond is what guides her to make wise choices even without us being there. I believe being present with your children shows them that they are important, loved and valued and will help them through out life. My sons 9th Birthday was this past Sunday, it was enjoyable because I was grateful to be present as he played, watch him smile and laugh, I didn’t worry about the other things (because Birthday parties can be hectic). Being mindful also lets you learn about your child and what is going on in their lives. Connection with family, culture, ancestry is what is the foundation for a child as they grow to become a health adult and will carry with them. MIndful Families hits close to home as my children are growing and mindfulness has been a big part of my life to help with balance and transitions.
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From Story medicine Group…
 
“It helped unlock a key thread in my life… for which I am truly grateful.”

“This program has supported me in my journey of ancestral healing. I also value learning in community and the other participants were amazing and inspiring.”

“The support is beyond myself I mean being a parent and coming from cultures with strong oral traditions it really affirmed the need to keep telling AND creating stories. The improv creations, becoming the element for example were so much fun to jump into and witness…the joy is medicine in itself. Also all I learn and do here supports how I am able to provide service to others as a therapist . Reminds me of, ‘Wampum Six (Shingebiss: Chippewa): I take in the wind of the world and offer it back out-this is how I build my power.’”

Each class there were unexpected surprises through the connection …with the stories, with the people and with myself. The activities Dr. Madrigal guided us through really supported discoveries within.”

“This is something I can see myself repeating with focusing on another story or even the same and see if anything different stands out. I’d also like to commitment to creating/writing more of my own between sessions, that would be fruitful or at least I’d feel good about doing so. This is always a call to write more. I’m curious about if there are any resources for indigenous facilitated writing classes or books to guide beginning writers? I haven’t taken a writing class since I was in school over 20 years ago and it was my favorite so that will be something I need to look into.”