Comments and Testimonials

Some comments from Transforming Anger Workshop participants are:

• "Why didn't anyone tell me this 30 years ago?"
• "Thanks for a wonderful workshop. It was astute, fast and filled with aha's. I think everyone got it one way or the other."
• "A life altering experience."
• "Its so simple and important, I don't understand why I didn't know it."
• "I think that what I have learned is that I can control my anger instead of the other way around."

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Testimonial written January 25, 2008
Your seminar re-directed thirty years' worth of unproductive (and unsuccessful) handling of my anger. I am no shining example of your teachings, however, I can honestly say that your seminar made me cognizant of myself as the source of my anger for the first time. The most important way it impacted my life was that I made a conscious decision to stop flying off the handle and screaming at my young children, and to my amazement, the results were immediate. It was very humbling to see how mom's calmness had a positive, lasting ripple effect on the whole family.

So from the time I began accepting accountability for my temper, the level of anger, as well as its frequency and duration, diminished. I have become happier, less rigid about my thoughts and goals, more forgiving with definitions of "right" and "wrong". Instead of instantly yelling at the kids for getting paint all over themselves, I'm more inclined now to put the "crisis" into perspective, smile, and actually join in the fun. I still have my moments, but in my heart of hearts I no longer fell the shame of thinking that my kids are fearful of me and my reactive temper.

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SEMINAR EVALUATION
Transforming Anger
The Manning House, Tucson. AZ September 24, 2007

1. Will what you learned at this seminar assist you in your practice, or in bettcr representing your clients?

12 Yes

0 No

2. On a scale of 1 to 5, how would you rate this seminar?

4.46

3. If the sernimlr is offered again, would you recommend it to your colleagues?

13 Yes

0 No

4. If you answered "yes" to question 3, what would you say to convince your colleagues?

Very interesting.

Could make you happier, healthier and more peaceful.

You will be surprised and your expectations will fool you.

Made me question the way I regard the object of my anger.

Evocative non-traditional CLE that has positive implications for one' s personal and professional life.

Good for building negotiating skills.

May help you lighten up.

May infect your personal life - for the better.

5. If you answered "no" to questlon 3, please note your reasons below:

PROGRAM CONTENT:

6. Was the content of this seminar as described in the brochure?

10 Yes

0 No

7. The level of information presented was:

13 Satisfactory

0 Too basic

0 Too advanced

8. Did the speakers address all the issues/topics you think should have been covered?

11 Ycs

0 No

THE SPEAKERS:

9. On a scale of 1 to 5, please evaluate the overall presentation of each speaker:

4.67 Leonard Scheff

Comments and suggestions for the speakers:

You have a peaceful presence from Buddhism. Your message is powerful and you have tools to let anger go.

WRITTEN MATERIALS

10. On a scale of 1 to 5, please evaluate the content of the materials:

4.29 Content

4.29 Organization

11 . Comments and suggestions for improvement:

Given the nature of the seminar - Good materials.

Would like to see further application of these materials. Philosophies to the professional situations encountered by lawyers in various professions. The situations discussed were more general life scenarios. Applying these principals in an adversarial legal system could have used more discussion.

LOCATION/FACILITIES

12. Was the location convenient?

12 Yes

0 No

If not, what location would be more convenient?

13. Was the facility comfortable and conducive to learning?

13 Yes

0 No

If not, what could have improved it?

GENERAL:

14. In general, what percentage of your continuing legal education is provided by State Bar CLE sponsored seminars?

1 100%

4 75%

3 50%

1 25%

1 Less than 25%

15. Where did you see or hear of this seminar? (check all that apply)

6 Mailed brochure

0 Faxed brochure

3 CLE upcoming seminars calendar

0 Arizona Attorney Magazine

3 Web site

0 Section notice

2 From a colleague

2 E-mail

0 Other

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Evaluations by persons attendding the seminiar at the Florida Bar Convention in Orlando, June 24, 2005
[Evaluation scale: 1= Unacceptable 2=Poor, 3=Fair, 4=Good, 5= Excellent]

Rating	Comments
4	I liked this seminar
4	Many of examples were directed at men. Women seemed excluded. I thought the exercises and visualizations were very effective. Very enlightening seminar
5	The presentation was extremely enlightening.  I will use what I learned in my personal and professional life.  This should be part of a requirement for all lawyers
5	I thought it was fantastic! I just wish it could be longer.  It made me think.
5	This is the best seminar that I have attended in years.
5+	Captivating–the 3 hours flew by.  Excellent use of illustrative examples /parables. This course should be required as 3rd year law school as well as PWP
4	Perhaps read a little too much in monotone.  I found the seminar different than expected but in a positive way.
5	Great
5	Awesome.  Great ----- Very much usable.  Looking forward to applying the information.
4
5
5+
4	He was very careful to speak to his audience.  It was very helpful and will give me a great deal to think about.
5	More reading material would be helpful
4	Less reading.  Very good seminar
2	Too many quotes.  Too much looking down and reading. I am disappointed that we did not have prior notice of the religious basis of the program.
4	Very useful to set a fresh perspective and some new tools to counteract my harmful habits and attitudes.  Great stories.
4	Fascinating subject matter–displayed a breath of study not usually encountered.  Too short for the depth of the subject.
5	Speaker made many excellent points.  Applying this will be the challenge. The committee is to be commended for making this program a part of the annual meeting.
5
5	Speaker is interesting, informative and helpful.