Testimonial 20
“Over years, and decades now, you set so many examples through your words and actions that are making this world a better place. I am grateful that you are here, LaShelle.”
-Student
Testimonial 19
“Recently I shared with a friend how distinctly inspirational you are and how strong you are--including your presence with, and triumph over, the very challenging cancer you experienced. I have a great sense that your strength is not only physical but also social... I and others were so uplifted to see and learn of the huge community of support you marshaled simply by being you... and asking for help--in your authentic way.”
- Student
Testimonial 18
“Your teachings about--and encouragement of--self-empathy are learnings I consider and contemplate almost every day.”
-Student
Testimonial 17
“There are so many aspects of your giving & knowing (what a combination!) that enriched my life in 2019... and that have helped me across the whole 2010's decade... (Your unbiased, attentive listening and clarifications/teachings about needs and strategies-to-meet-needs helped me. Your techniques of compassionate communication and further education and couples-counseling on differentiating needs and strategies helped me and my then-girlfriend (now my dear wife of 3 years :-) to understand/appreciate ourselves and each other better and to create new possibilities in our living arrangements & co-existence that neither of us had thought to imagine before you educated and coached us.”
- Student
Testimonial 16
“You are such an inspiration!
There is a deep happiness overflowing inside of me by knowing you and witnessing your working in the world.”
- Student
Testimonial 15
“Thank you Thank you Thank you You have been one of my guiding beacons for years now.
The work I have done with you had created guardrails and helped me find a way to have deeper empathy and self empathy for many years. We need it now more than ever. Wise. Heart. Indeed.”
- Student
Testimonial 14
“I just want to say thank you for your insights and helpful support. I've been reading your emails for years and years and they are always grounding.”
- Student
Testimonial 12
“LaShelle, I appreciate how connected you are to your source, how gentle you are with the people you work with and how succinct your observations and suggestions are. You are truly walking YOUR path. It is inspiring to witness and amazing to be the recipient of your gifts and talents.”
- Student
Testimonial 13
“I feel a deep appreciation for the presence, integrity, & skill that LaShelle offers and am so grateful to have experienced this work.”
- Workshop Participant, Portland OR
Testimonial 11
“LaShelle, your teaching of the nvc wisdom is easily digested and easily grasped - - - and essential for transforming our lives... i love your work and thank u.”
- Michelle from Australia
Testimonial 10
“LaShelle,
I just want to tell you that I love, love, love these gems! Your voice, your conversational and practical style is always spot on. Always insightful and educational. You truly serve the world in an important way! I’ve forwarded these so many times....but most often it seems perfectly timed for something in my life.
Thank you!”
- Mikki
Testimonial 9
“I took the Bringing Light to Shame class that started in September of 2015. My experience of shame has fundamentally changed as a result. It isn’t that I no longer experience shame, I do. It just doesn’t have the same hold on me. It comes and goes much more quickly, and more often I experience a sense of regret for my choices, actions or words. More often I’ll now feel badly about what I’ve done rather than who I am. The experience of regret is more manageable and productive for me being that it often leads to a strategy to change course. The feeling of shame has felt paralyzing to me in the past. When I feel ashamed now, I know that I’ve behaved in a way that isn’t congruent with my values, and I can translate that into feelings and needs, and requests of myself and others. This was the first class I took with LaShelle and I have never looked back. I continue to sign up for one class or group after another. I highly recommend LaShelle’s classes as an opportunity for growth, learning, and healing. I am deeply appreciative of her guidance and mentoring as I continue to deepen my practice of NVC.”
- Dedicated Student
Testimonial 8
“Hi LaShelle— I wanted you to know how much I appreciate your work-- I so appreciate, and am moved by your skill in placing your compassionate, intelligent focus on our human heart connection with each other. Your insight has really helped me be better able to contain other people in my heart, and to be more compassionate and understanding of their needs, and my own. -- anyway, I just wanted you to know that I appreciate your good and important work— thank you!”
- From your biggest fan, Carl
Testimonial 7
“I highly recommend LaShelle's classes. She is very organized - with helpful and comprehensive handouts.
You can sign up for her weekly blog - "Connection Gem of the Week" and get a taste of her style.
I have found the mentoring series to be invaluable. It was good to learn and practice NVC in a class with LaShelle. But, the mentoring sessions take the practice deeper and farther. In a small group of 6 or 7 we each brought a practice edge - a communication conundrum to the class. LaShelle then gave specific do-able ideas about how to work with each situation in a more skillful way. I was able to learn lots and lots of new ways of looking at communication by hearing about my classmates' queries. We practiced by role playing with each other.”
- Sandra Burch
Testimonial 6
“Just listening to LaShelle speak from an NVC consciousness, I can feel my brain cells being rearranged. It’s so important for me to live the values of compassion and honesty. LaShelle has helped me get to a whole new level of understanding about how I can be honest and come from compassion.”
- Holly Glaser
Testimonial 5
“Thank you for the deep insight, kindness, and encouragement you offer so freely. This is hard work, but you provide a gentle holding space that makes it possible. I think you are providing an invaluable service to our community and to the world!”
- Student
Testimonial 4
“I am continually impressed by LaShelle’s ability to go to the heart of an issue and speak with clarity and insight.”
- Dee Packard, Portland, OR
Testimonial 3
“I've been meaning to tell you how much I appreciate that you take the time to write these little "gems" every week or so. I always read them and I learn something from the experience. It meets my need for being a better communicator. Your insights feel right on the mark, and as I'll bet you hear often, feel as if you've written them just for me. I'm grateful to you for taking the time to put them together and appreciate your gift of expression.”
- David Romanetti, Portland, OR
Testimonial 2
“LaShelle... you continue to pack such a potent and positive punch in the fewest words necessary to make profound and memorable points.
Thank you for your ongoing service to so many.”
- Steve
Testimonial 1
“LaShelle, you are an amazing example of a compassionate & authentic presence and communicator.”
- Student