“This workshop was very informative and I feel as if I have new ‘tools’ to use when counseling my students.”
“Awesome Workshop!”
“I feel refreshed and ready to try some new strategies with difficult students!”
“Rejuvenated to get back to it and not give up.”
“Loved it – thank you – great reminder for priorities in our job. Thanks for loving the children.”
“This was an outstanding event and very informative. The way you bring discussion and the way you explain your material is very friendly and easy to understand. I am encouraged.”
“Your training is needed for all educators!”
“I have heard you speak several times and always pick up new practical ideas that I want to try.”
“I loved it!”
“Very pertinent information. Good condensation of all concerns in to one presentation.”
“It was fun but intense!”
“You gave all of us a chance to discuss common behaviors and diagnose what strategies may help.”
“I thought you were great! I only wish it could have been a longer workshop!”
“Dacia, I want to thank you for embracing the Black Affairs Advisory Council (BAAC) with your presence and knowledge at our monthly membership meeting held on July 21, 2010. We learned so much from your presentation and your message was very relatable to everyone. As requested, the notes from your presentation were shared with the membership. Again, I would like to say thank you on behalf of BAAC!”
-Wanda Reed, BAAC Vice President
.Click Here for a Testimonial on Dacia’s Motivational Speaking Skills at the SCLC Youth Leadership Development Workshop – January 2010 – 200 youth in attendance.
“On behalf of Mental Health America of the Heartland, I would like to thank you for giving an excellent presentation on “Using REBT in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Children & Teens with Mood Disorders” on August 20, 2009. Everyone enjoyed the program and found it very helpful. I thought you did a wonderful job of engaging the audience. The practical examples were easy to understand and overall the program was rated as very useful. We appreciate your willingness to share your knowledge and expertise.”
- Stacy Davis, Director, Mental Health Promotion.
“Dacia, Thank you for your presentation, it was awe inspiring. You are one of the most dynamic speakers that I have had the privilege of hearing.”
-Ms. Douglas, Missouri School Counselors Association Workshop Participant.
“The Anger Management Training provided by Second Wind was very successful. It really made a difference with our students. We want them back!”
-Ms. Green, Elementary School Principal
“You were right on target with your suggestion and I have been told that it was the BEST professional development many had been to”
-Ms Schaaf, Lead Counselor, KCMSD
“I have nothing but positive things to say about the training. The transformation has been phenomenal with our students.”
-Lead Counselor – KCMSD
“Dacia, I just wanted to say thank you thank you thank you for last week’s training. You had a tough crowd at a tough time of the year. I know that they found the information to be valuable or they wouldn’t be wanting the teachers to receive it as well. Hopefully we will be scheduling subsequent trainings for the next school year.”
-Deidre Anderson, Director of At Risk Programs -Hickman Mills School District Professional Development Training for Vice Principals, School Counselors & Family Resource Specialists
Missouri School Counselors National Meeting 2010
“She was excellent” S. Saurer, Blue Valley
“Practical application for familiar theories” D. Rocco
“Very Knowledgeable” D Luna, JCCC
“Overall great information in the time we had and practical application of that information and skills” W. Skaggs
“Would have loved a longer session” N. Stramel
“Everything is great! Good job! R. Gilbert
“Outstanding presenter who is able to give professional skills to take back & use immediately” L Graves, Blue Valley
“Learned a lot in short period-great presentation”
“Love it! Very informative”
“Addressing actual examples from audience; specific advise including both questions to ask
Love her humor and relaxed deliver style; Excellent Presentation!; thanks for resources”