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Testimonials

Class Participants

“The family violence class has done a lot for me in a short period of time.  I have been in the class for thirteen weeks now and it’s getting better as we go.  The main thing that I’ve learned and what Dr. Parks always speaks on is ‘controlling my emotions.’  This is the single most important point of the class in my opinion.  I admit that when I first started I didn’t think it would be beneficial at all.  I thought I would come and learn nothing, just trying to get my time out the way so I can be finished with the classes.  Back to my emotion, if I would have controlled my emotions the morning [of] the incident with me and my wife, I wouldn’t be in this position.  Now my attitude has drastically changed.  I’m not even trying to argue with my wife now.  If something does come up and flares my senses up, I reflect on (1) the classes and what I’ve learned and (2) not wanting to go to jail.  It’s simple now.  Just don’t add fuel to the fire or no oxygen to the flames by leaving.  When everything calms down or we are both talking to each other, we then come together and discuss what it was that took us to that place.  Lot more peaceful now.”
C.G.
, Family Violence Intervention Program (FVIP) Client

“I wanted to say thank you for the class.  It wasn’t anything like I expected it would be.  I learned quite a bit about myself, and even more about relationships….I honestly wished that I would’ve met and taken Mr. Parks’ course before I decided to jump into marriage.  If I had, my life and my circumstances now would have been a lot more positive. . . . If I had it my way, I believe Mr. Parks’ class should be a requirement in order to get married.  In fact, I think his course should be a mandatory class in high school just like Health and Physical Education.  If adults learned these lessons before getting married, perhaps those [divorce] statistics would change for the better.  There’s one thing that life never teaches us and that is how to be and act while in a relationship.  Anyway, thanks again for the course.  You made it very engaging and enjoyable, even if I felt stupid for not knowing some of the simplest concepts.  I know you said you don’t pass judgment onto others because it blocks any goals or potential that persons may have in your life, but as human beings we can’t help but wonder what other people think of us.  You have been such a positive and uplifting force in my life. . . . I just had to learn to radically accept what God and life had given to me. . . . I don’t plan on getting married (or even getting into a serious relationship) for a long time, but when I do I’ll be sure to apply the concepts and lessons you taught me.”
R.M.

“Mr. Parks has a remarkable ability to relate to a disparate group of clients.  Using a light rein, he incorporates individuals’ experiences into a cohesive message.”
P.S., Family Violence Intervention Program (FVIP) Client

  .  .  .  .  I would also like to give a big thank you to Mr. Parks for encouraging me to stick it out in this class and not allowing me to give up. . . .”
D.V.

“Mr. Parks’ FVIP curriculum in unquestionably the most informative and relevant personal development class I have ever attended.  I would not hesitate to recommend this program to friends, family members or anyone who has an interest in the dynamics of personal relationship management.”
M.M., Family Violence Intervention Program (FVIP) Client

“My changes are just from being in class with everyone else and listening to all the different stories and other problems and looking back at mine and seeing how I could have changed the situation.   And with the knowledge Dr. Parks gives us in class and in the booklet on all the chapters I look at my situations in a different light now.  My arguments aren’t arguments any more but more like us just having a sit down conversation and getting what’s on our minds out and clearing the air without yelling or raising of voice.  [We] changed the way we talk to each other, being able to have disagreement without any foul language being thrown around or at one another.  [My change is] just being able to have more control of myself.”
M.S.

“I am about to finish my 24 weeks in family [violence class]. . . . I attended the first 14 or 15 weeks of the classes [elsewhere – not from Dr. Parks]. . . . I don’t feel I got anything out of the class.  The method and delivery was boring and very repetitive. . . . [I switched classes.]   As it turned out, it was the best thing that happened to me throughout this process.  The new class was taught by Terry L. Parks.  The way Dr. Parks interacted with the class, and the information we received was at a much higher level.  We didn’t spend so much time talking about how we got there, but the focus was on how not to repeat the pattern and end up back there.  I wish all of my time had been at this location.  The class was interesting and informative.”
A.H.

Lingual Kids Staff Development

“Lingual Kids love Terry Parks!  Thanks Terry for presenting an informative and insightful workshop.  My staff and I left with skills in hand to effectively manage our classrooms.  We are still talking about the mindfulness activities and each of the teachers have reported back saying what a difference one simple modification has made.  Your session was truly a highlight to our staff development series and your follow up and continued support are greatly appreciated.”
Terra Trofort, Executive Director
Lingual Kids Inc.

“I was enlightened and immediately put . . . [your suggestions] to use.”
Salim, Teacher
Lingual Kids Inc.

“I enjoyed the conversation about mindfulness and use it at the beginning of every class.”
Q. Moore, Teacher
Lingual Kids Inc.

“Terry’s session was informative and applicable to the classroom.  It’s interesting to observe my students’ reactions as I apply the different techniques discussed in our seminar.”
D. Wright, Teacher
Lingual Kids Inc.

Spelman College Lecture

“Please allow me to thank you again for serving as a Lecturer in our Seminar course (Bio 285/485) for Biology majors.  The sophomores and seniors in attendance have expressed their appreciation for the assessment and skills you provided as they contemplated their decision-making paradigms.   By visiting with us on two occasions (Jan. 29 and Feb. 5, 2009), you were able to provide examples, tools, and adequate follow [up] to the students.  On the second visit, they really saw the benefit of integrating “Mindfulness” into their problem solving approaches.  I also appreciate your willingness to provide mentorship to the students interested in your work.   We are encouraging the students to take deliberate steps with regard to their academic and career goals.  I am confident that your presentations will help in that regard.  Thank you again for contributing to this effort….”
Cynthia Bauerle, Ph.D and Mark Lee, Ph.D, Dept. Chair/Professor and Assistant Professor
Spelman College, Department of Biology

Recognizing Power and Control in Relationships Seminar Participant

“Terry Parks offers several different services….that he presents with a great deal of skill.    He demonstrated that his level of knowledge in his field accentuates his level of professionalism.”
Charmeretta Timothy, Adventist Youth Leader
Ephesus SDA Church, Birmingham, Alabama

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