Discussion Group Testimonials

According to the testimonials, discussion groups created by Integrative InSight are a comfortable, safe environment, where you can share your perspective and explore meaningful issues. While each attendee's experience will be unique, these testimonials help show the power of these discussion groups. Only initials are provided to maintain privacy.

Discussion Group members were unanimous that they loved the book selection, as well as the conversation. Below are some of the detailed responses received on the feedback forms.

"What did you like most about the discussion group?"

• "Hearing others' ideas helped my growth ... encouragement that we 'mix' with new people." - Anonymous, participant in In Sweet Company
• "The gentleness, safety of the setting which enabled the sharing to be open, thought provoking, and kind." - M.O., participant in Stretching Lessons: The Daring That Starts From Within
• "The opportunity ... to build a community / relationship through sharing." - Anonymous, participant in Eat, Pray, Love
• "That you could say whatever you believe and not worry about what other people think." - M. M., middle school participant in This I Believe
• "It may sound very selfish, but the most rewarding aspect of this discussion group was my opportunity to learn about myself and others. The whole idea of belonging to such a great group of women is an awesome feeling. The opportunity to step outside of myself (my comfort zone) and feel comfortable in knowing that I won't be devoured. (SMILE)" - C.K., participant in In Sweet Company
• "Meeting new people - getting to know them better. Just being out of the house and with like-minded people who are also uniquely different." - Anonymous, participant in Eat, Pray, Love
• "[What I liked most was] women embracing their thoughts and experiences, and [the opportunity for] smaller group discussions." - J. T., participant in My Grandfather's Blessings
• "I got to express my feelings." - A.K., middle school participant in This I Believe
• "I liked the small groups, sharing, and the respectful listening that occurred." - C.G., participant in In Sweet Company
• "The gathering of gentle, compassionate women to share thoughts on spirituality ... it really is 'sweet company'. - E.W., participant in In Sweet Company
• "[What I liked most was] meeting like-minded women and learning about inspirational women who are / can be role models." - H.C., participant in In Sweet Company
• "The book selection itself, which inspired enlightened discussion by the receptive attendees." - G.V., participant in My Grandfather's Blessings

• "I liked the diversity of the women involved. I liked how some stories really moved some women and others not so much, and how that person's opinion gave me perspective." - K.S., participant in In Sweet Company
• "The friendship and open minded attitudes of all the women." - A.H., participant in In Sweet Company