Testimonials
As a counsellor working with survivors of sexual abuse, I find the gentle yet powerful process of IDT is invaluable to the working out of deeply buried painful material. The opportunity to express that which is too painful to put into words and that which has been suppressed and denied brings freedom. Again, the blessing of being able to give one's self what is needed in the here and now is very empowering and healing.
The IDT website says that IDT is more than words which is so true. The general feeling at the end of the workshop was that Russell had left us with a gift of skills and knowledge but also a sense of well being in that he had given his time to us. We felt that we needed more than words to express our gratitude. However after working with Russell I sense that all he needed was our thanks and the knowledge that we will use our new skills to the benefit of our students
The information was very relevant to my practice and so easy to put into work.
The last two days have been full of informative ideas, concepts and material that have been very relevant to my work and I have thoroughly enjoyed it in many ways.
The method has got a lot of integrity about it. I like its theory, - it's respect and use of affect.
The most information packed' course I've attended. I am very happy someone emailed it to my Manager.
The overall response from staff was very positive. Theywere surprised and delighted with the depth, variety and insight revealed on their individual pages which they openly shared with each other.
The structure of IDT has been great to add to previous art therapy way of working.
The time has gone so fast and it hasn't been hard to stay awake (good signs).
The trust of the client seems to come very quickly when they can see this is by their direction, is not interpreted by the therapist, in turn allowing a depth to be reached to their own level, very quickly. The safety measure that comes with this is reassuring.
The two words that come are IMMENSE and DEEP. I think a key to your successful delivery of this course is your own genuine openness and congruence that are a result of your own faithful inner work & the fidelity to the journey. I have appreciated your skills, your knowledge, your reflectiveness, your wisdom, your sense of humour, and your ability to allow' while still holding the direction f the process. Thank you very much.
As a result of attending this training, participants have been discussing the organization of IDT working groups to peer supervise and keep in touch with other workers using the technique. This is very positive, as it shows how keen workers are to use the tools and techniques learnt in this training.
The use of IDT has been found to draw out problems and issues for clients; gain insight, movement and growth more quickly than many other therapies; reduces dysfunctional emotions and stress; motivates and empowers clients to find own appropriate solution for self; complements other therapies; a very good medium for people who find cognitive methods difficult and unable to express verbally.
The very best of training courses I have ever attended. We intend to travel to NZ for next year's conference.
Theory and concretized in my head what IDT is and what I can do with my clients at all stages.
Theory, content and practical application is fantastic and will be a fabulous resource for more effective client work. Thank you so much IDT for such a helpful approach
Therapeutic, applicable and useful, interesting, great amount of interactive activities and experiential learning.
There has been lots of deepening in understanding, seeing the rich texture, and some of it has been laid down permanently nowI am stunned and delighted by the depth and breadth of IDT.
There have been a large handful of activities that would be extremely beneficial for my clients with Intellectual Disability.
There is a really nice embracing feel about the IDT training.
This (Adelaide) has been the very best of training courses I have ever attended. We intend to travel to NZ for next year's conference.
This course has allowed me to draw for the first time in my life without fear. I will be using this new skill all the time with my clients (most of whom are 5-18 years old).
As life changing, if not more, than course one.
This course has allowed me to join the dots' and make connections between the other modalities I do. It has provided a structure that I am excited about using in my work.
This course has been excellent. Refreshingly simple. Amazing ability to go deeply.
This course has been extremely useful for my professional development. I found the method brilliant in its simplicity and applicability. I was able to apply what I learned immediately after each session, which is a sign of very good teaching. IDT is now an integrated part of my work and used all the time. The theory behind it has given me a whole new perspective on the therapeutic process. The five sessions are all very well organized and presented. There was a fine balance between structure and spontaneity in the group which made it a very rich personal experience as well as a learning experience. In general, I see this as a great gift to my life!
This course has been the most useful course for my practice. Deep level work. No hiding from issues. Value for money. Great people. Love the process. Maps to work by. Valuable tool & both personally and professionally. Clear guidelines to work by. The sky's the limit.
This course has enabled me to be enlightened with inner knowledge beyond words. My goals in life are now clear. The support and network is fantastic. A place to find like-minded people & helped strengthen and align my head, gut and heart. An awesome fantastic place to be. The facilitation has been outstanding. Well organized, well pitched, supported, balanced, etc, etc, etc. Thank you.
This course has provided the theoretical undercurrent on which Unit one was built and has validated the process as a modality.
This course has stopped my search' on how to help my client therapeutically.
This course is a refreshing learning experience with strong foundations and application
This course is just so good!
This course is life changing & the parallel processes of your own process, the clients, the learning about the different stages, the group process astounds me. The container of the group seems crucial to the experience & my experience of group process in the Foundation courses seemed much different to the Advanced and I wonder how much attention this needs early in the course. I marvel at the continual modeling of the stages that you are able to do and the constant ability you have to be where the client is. Your transparency and willingness to do your own inner work enables the group to follow suit. Many thanks.
At times challenging bringing out personal worries however day two provided some ways to manage worries and so look forward to using the IDT tool. IDT certainly answers questions.
This course managed to put all my ideas about counselling into context.
This course was an entertaining and very informative experience with scope to incorporate and utilize.
This course was excellent and has expanded on Unit One immensely. I find it works with all types of issues
This course was fantastic. Great for therapeutic work and personally, like a breath of fresh air. Thank you
This course was insightful, informative, challenging and proved to be a very workable and likeable theory which appears to cater for all of life circumstances. It is beautifully nonthreatening to client or therapist.
This course was valuable not only for learning a new modality to put in my kite of strategies but also for personal growth. I found the presenter challenging in a respectful and helpful way which allowed me to grow in confidence
This course was very helpful, purposeful, and will be useful to use with clients.
This expertise has been exhilarating and invigorating for me. It has given me different ways of working more closely with my clients.
This has been a great opportunity; I look forward to using these techniques and developing them further.
This has been an excellent course and good experiential learning..
A great building on unit one, so pleased I was able to complete both.
Authentic process that is a safe and respectful model to allow clients to do their work.
This has been an extremely helpful and insightful course. Very dense and intense & lots to reflect on and grow with.
This has been an information packed, rich course with wonderful practical application throughout.
This has been the best, the very best course I have ever, ever done.
This has given me a deeper understanding of the different stages. I feel more confident to go out and practice & I just want to get out and do it. It was also very therapeutic personally in my own journey. This deepened my learning and understanding of the process