I took the Landmark Forum over 10 years ago and it was truly impactful. However, after interacting…read morewith Landmark over the years I have come to the conclusion this is a highly damaging organization who preys - often with good intentions - on vulnerable people. It intentionally uses peer pressure and questionable tactics to make people spend more and more in Landmark courses; it is absolutely NOT trauma informed and can in some cases traumatize and re traumatize participants. The program will not refund you money if you have a bad experience (you might be able to get a credit to use for another course) and the staff will always push Landmark as the solution to ALL your problems. My last experience with a Landmark leader was so bad, I complained and got nowhere. It completely turned me off to this organization for life and rang a 5-fire alarm. I have studied and interacted with many self development modalities, and while there are some good things in Landmark's approach, they do not outweigh the risk of you feeling worse and ending up traumatized from taking a Landmark program. Avoid Landmark, and open up to other more gentle and trauma-informed coaching or healing modalities. There is a lot out there, whether you are looking for a group program or an individual experience. I am sorry to say that after all these years, I feel strongly that people need to be warned about and dissuaded from taking part in any activity organized and run by Landmark.

I was invited here as a guest.. I guess he was 'graduating' from one of the seminars…read more The breakdown: This is one of those self help, inspirational, type seminars. It is designed to help you better yourself. It helps you realize how much potential you have and gives you encouragement on how to do and be greater. Of course, it is expensive. Of course, you already know you can always do better. Of course, you already know you can always be better. Do you need to pay so much money to realize your potential? Maybe. That is debatable judging on how much you believe in you. I believe in you! My friend told me he paid $500 for three days. Next he is en route to San Diego for the advanced seminar. That one is $900. Now, upon doing further research on this organization, I learned that most folks say this is a cult. Hmmm. I read that the entire thing is a scam. Hmmmm. There is scandal every which way you turn. Hmmmm. I know the founder abandoned his wife and kids, changed his name, then decided he had what it took to change people's lives. I don't care about any of that but I love reading trash. Don't believe me? Check out my book collection. Now, if any of that cult stuff is true, I care not. If I were invited to a Satan worshiping workshop, I would have gone. Hell, it might have even been more entertaining than this. I keep an open mind with most things in this thing we call life. I have studied the Law Of Attraction and I am a believer. I am in no way, shape, or form saying that my life is gravy. It has been a while since I concentrated on those teachings and so I've been a bit distracted. This Landmark Forum is the same deal. It convinces you to believe in yourself. To concentrate on all things positive and to strive for the things you want. The more positive areas in your life. The seminar was great. I thought I would get sleepy and or daydream about getting naked but I did not. I forgot the speaker's name but he was great at communicating with the people even though I didn't feel as if his words were completely sincere. Many people shared personal stories and totally broke down. I cried too. Not because I had a breakthrough but because there was way too many emotions going on in that room for a crybaby like me. I am crying right now as I type this. It is way too easy to judge people from a distance. When the speaker asked this woman why she was there, her response was, "so my husband can trust me". Then she went on and on about her relationship. The speaker analyzed her life to death and got to the core of what the supposed problem was. He then asked her what she can do to make the situation better. After that, he had people in the audience give suggestions. It made her feel better so I won't knock it. I wanted to speak but I am shy and there were way too many folks waiting to stare at me up on stage. I should have done it. Maybe it would have helped break a few barriers I have without having to pay, ha. The other reason why I decided not to speak is because that man is intimidating. It wasn't even normal intimidation...I felt like the speaker was talking down to us a bit. I felt that there was no way he wouldn't make me feel stupid had I gone up on stage. Things are so obvious when you're sitting in an audience rather than up on stage being over analyzed. - I am glad I accepted the invitation. I can't say that my life will change after this but I will definitely keep my mind open to it. Especially if so-in-so was serious about paying my way.. challah. Until then I am thinking it is about time to pull out my abraham-hicks book. * I was bad... I gave my old address and my mother's phone number when I filled out the questionnaire. If I want to contact them I will. I will drink the kool-aide when I am thirsty. = here is a cool article on one woman's experience on the 3day seminar. its lengthy but its a good read: http://motherjones.com/media/2009/07/landmark-42-hours-500-65-breakdowns

The best investment I've given myself. Once I attended these trainings I was inspired to transform…read moremy eating habits resulting the reduction of over 39 pounds in 90 days. I am forever thankful as these trainings have allowed me to connect with myself and have supported me in many areas of my life. I love Discovery Seminars and Coaching! I highly recommend it to everybody. If you you give yourself the opportunity it may transform your life!

Are you a risk taker? Are you a go getter? If the answer is yes, then Discovery Seminars and…read morecoaching its for you!! Discovery provided me with the tools needed to view life from a different angle and discover what wasn't working in my life and the potential cause of why I wasn't moving forward in life with the positive results that I had been waiting for. Today is the perfect day for you to be reading this review and I personally invite you to give yourself an opportunity and attend to their seminars!!

I am so grateful for my time at OCR. I started my time there quite broken, but over time I was…read morefortified by the community of others in the course with me, as well as by some of the exceptional staff. My healing there was jumpstarted by having Katie as my case manager, and by the groups that she facilitated that brought up very important discussions that other facilitators did not. I got to talk with my peers about things that I thought i carried alone for my whole life. Katie encouraged me to share my story when i had been so hesitant before, and the response i got from others in the program was profound and very helpful. My time in Katie's office and in her facilitated sessions were a tremendous help to me and i will miss going back so badly. My therapist Leah was absolutely wonderful - she also encouraged me to share my story and was wonderfully supportive through my time at OCR. I also very much enjoyed the sessions that she facilitated. She helped me with some impossibly difficult events currently happening in my life and showed deep care and concern and willingness to help. Anthony was also very kind and caring, when he had no obligation to be. One thing left me wanting though. We were regularly asked for feedback from OCR as to what we'd like to see changed and i never saw OCR take any of our responses to heart. The Women's Group session hosted by Jenna was one of my favorite parts of the week (she is amazing). I regularly asked to have women's group more than once a week. So did many of the women in session with me. Never happened. Multiple patients and i also asked for time to break off into smaller discussion groups, as the "lecture" classes can get tedious. We benefited so much more from more intimidate discussion. I voiced this at least twice when asked directly what i'd like to see changed, and the others in the session agreed that they'd like to see those changes, and nothing ever came of it.

Poorly run. Place stinks of smoke and mildew. Staff were generally unfriendly. They will admit…read moreanyone into this program which is clearly meant to treat drug addiction, even if you are not using drugs or have a completely unrelated issue. 12 step model treatment where 30 people crammed into a room where most of the clients are sleeping and consistently going in and out of the room during the group. Unorganized.

Friendly staff, helpful and cool program. Can't wait to start this program soon looking forwards to…read moreit.

I toured the program about 4 times in the last 3 years, I had the pleasure of meeting Marie during…read morethe tour. She answered all questions/ doubts that I thought would affect the chances of attending. I am fortunate to have completed the program. Im extremely grateful for the Support and service I received from Ms. McCobb, Ms. Julia, Ms. Erica, Ms. Cinthia and the rest of the staff at Hope Builders. The program was challenging and disciplining. This program requires dedication, I really enjoyed the experience including the long nights and early mornings... all the hard work was well worth it. Mr. Manny did a great job In securing a position for me within a week of completing the program. Hope Builders really guides you from the beginning of the program to the end. Coming here and attending with my peers made me feel like I had a second family. I highly recommend Hope Builders to those that really want a better future for themselves and start their education.

I reached out to this center looking for guidance in a very stressful life situation I knew I…read moreneeded professional help with. I had been to traditional psych therapies a few years ago. In fact, it was 3 years of therapy that, looking back, really on helped me in the first month to deal with the initial reason for seeking help. I which I would have known about Self Help back then and probably would've saved years of therapy that was going no where. From my very first session with Nancy, I felt there was real progress. I got insight to my learned behavior from past experiences and how that affected my reaction/connection to the world around me. Both my internal and external reactions continued to shape the present experiences that caused continued fear and guilt that was paralyzing. I wasn't myself. But with Nancy's guidance, I learned more about my internal processes and that understanding empowered me. Through each session and "homework assignments" I gained new confidence and regained control to bring about a positive behavior change that allows me to enjoy myself again. I also brought my adult son and my husband to these sessions and it has helped them as well. Also, although these sessions were not covered by my PPO insurance I was able to get reimbursed through my Healthcare spending account which is a huge plus. They are very punctual, professional, and responsive. Though sometimes they don't answer the phone right away, they usually respond within the hour when I leave a message. They are very clear about their no show policy at the first visit. They are respectful of your time and they expect respect for theirs as well. I've been to over a dozen sessions and never waited more than 5minutes for my appt. I've had to reschedule twice and never got charged a no show fee because I notified them at least 24hrs in advance. It is a professional practice for excellent self help therapy.

I had an appointment for couples therapy at 6 PM. My partner had a sudden work emergency, so I…read morecalled to ask if I could go in alone. No one answered, but I got a call at 6:11 saying I could still come if I arrived by 6:30. I let them know that I had my baby with me so I just had to drop her off at my mom's & I rushed over, got there at 6:28 --no answer.Nobody called to let me know that my appointment was canceled, I waited outside for over an hour and a half , calling repeatedly and leaving multiple voicemails where I clearly sounded overwhelmed and desperate. I never got a call back not even the day after. This place is extremely unprofessional & clearly does not care about their clients, just the money. A simple message saying they couldn't see me would've gone a long way. I was left alone and emotionally distressed. I would never recommend this place to anyone.

For a few years, I wanted to find some sort of coaching and/or therapy. I knew it would be…read moresomething that would benefit me as the years became a bit more stressful and hectic for me. When I had my experiences during periods when I felt down, usually after a few days, it will go away. I bottled a lot of my emotions and the things I was going through, and finally at one point, I could not handle it anymore. I felt highly unmotivated, lost interest in things, became depressed, and woke up every day feeling that there was no purpose to my life and I simply was just existing. Thankfully, I found Coach Mimi, and she has significantly impacted my life. She cared about me, my well-being, and my journey we went through my sessions. I can tell she genuinely took me, the individual that I am, and what I was going through, seriously. She respected me and attentively listened to me. She gave me a safe and open environment that allowed me to feel comfortable in sharing about me and the experiences I had. During our sessions, she made sure she understood what I was trying to say, asked a lot of questions that allowed me to open up more, and was receptive of everything that I had to say. Coach Mimi was my very first life coach, and I am forever grateful that I found her. Perhaps there was a reason why I waited this long to get a life coach. Otherwise, I would probably not have met her. Things happen for a reason, and in this case, I am happy that I could meet her. I recommend anyone that needs a life coach to Coach Mimi. She will help you in the areas that you need coaching with. Even if you are unsure, or uncomfortable with getting a life coach, I highly suggest that you at least try it out, and try it out with Coach Mimi. I am positive you will not regret it. Thank you Coach Mimi for everything.

Mimi H. Park has been my life coach for six years now. She always has given her best, and even more…read morethan I could ask for. We have worked together on an array of issues. She essentially has helped me to redesign my whole life. I have grown tremendously in all areas of life. Most importantly, she has been a loyal friend helping me grow spiritually and encouraging me to hold fast to the word of God and remain faithful to Him through trials and tribulations. Mimi H. Park often says that we don't learn how to build and sustain relationships in school and yet we meet and deal with people all the time. When we have problems that we cannot resolve on our own, we don't hesitate to turn to people who are experts in the areas of our difficulties. However, we seldom seek for help when we are having relational issues. We are familiar with marriage counseling, for instance. Does it really help one to build and deepen a relationship with his/her spouse? Yes. In fact, couples do not usually start looking for such help until they have recognized serious problems jeopardizing their relationship. Marriage counseling should be helpful but I cannot help but wonder if couples can prevent their issues from snowballing and festering in the first place. Marriage is but an example of various types of relationships. If I have to continue to meet people and build and maintain relationships with them for the rest of my life, I want to be good at relationships. In order to be good at something, you have to make an investment whether it be time, effort or money. I can say with confidence that I have never made a better and wiser investment than signing up for coaching with Mimi H. Park. She has helped me grow into a coach of my own in effect. Not only am I able to manage my own relationships better but I also help people around me with relational issues now. Coaching is not a quick fix. Rather, it is a process as are many learning experiences in life. I hope you see the value in coaching and decide to make a wise investment to expand your "relational horizon." I guarantee you won't regret it ^_^.

So, I originally wrote this review almost four months ago. Julie LaCroix saw the review and…read moreresponded to it. However, did she do anything to make sure she answered the main element of the complaint (that she won't stop spamming me in spite of numerous requests over the years - including those apparently only decorative "unsubscribe" links in her emails?). No. Screen shot for proof. Draw what conclusions you will. Original Review and Comment on Response: I had two appointments with Julie LaCroix several years ago. I ultimately thought the sessions were a waste of time and (quite a lot of) money. She decided my skill set made me a particularly good fit for a specific type of job, and she disregarded my repeated protests that the job in question went against my moral values. She made up her mind and was incapable of hearing anything that didn't align with her first (somewhat arbitrary seeming) idea. She ended our last session by throwing together a ridiculous, typo-ridden resume in a couple minutes targeted at a position I had made clear I would not apply for. (Since that time I finished my graduate degree and am working in a suitable career.) After our second meeting, I was ready to move on and not give career therapists another thought. I have not had that luxury, however, since Julie LaCroix has spammed me and stalked me on social media ever since. Every couple years, I get re-added to her email list which I have never given her permission to put me on, and she has not responded to messages asking her to desist. She also periodically tries to connect with me on social media (she is undeterred by my refusal to connect with her, and, again, does not respond to messages asking her to desist in contacting me). I understand that she thinks networking will help grow her business. I don't understand why she thinks harassing people and ignoring them when they object would be beneficial to anyone. Given her systematic abuse of my personal information, however, I am no longer surprised that she could not process my objection to an unethical career. **Regarding Response** Notice the non-denial regarding the abusive email practices I describe. Also note the absence of a statement that she would address this matter and make sure I am not re-added to her list again in the future. The rest is a matter of he-said-she-said, but why, after 11 years, would I have reason to think of her--much less make random false claims in a review? I would encourage her to check her email (julie@julielacroix.com) to see that I have, in fact, contacted her multiple time over the past 11 years to ask that she stop re-adding me to her spam list. She has also found me years after using her (dis)services and tried to get me to engage with her professional profiles on Facebook and Instagram over the years. The dishonesty/lack of integrity in her response here is appalling.

I retained Julie's services for my daughter with regards to helping her pick a college major that…read morewould fit her personality and long term objectives. My daughter enjoyed working with Julie very much.

After the most difficult year of my life, I hit a wall. A scary one. I couldn't focus. I couldn't…read morefunction. I would spend hours trying to complete the simplest tasks and still get nowhere. I felt numb, heavy, disconnected, like I was barely existing. I've been to several brain clinics in before, and most of them felt cold, clinical, and outdated. Their equipment was old, their spaces sterile, and nothing ever really worked. Jessica and her team, on the other hand, are in a league of their own. They use the most advanced neurofeedback technology on the market, I've done my research, looked into the pricing and specs of the equipment, and they are truly the leaders in this field. I flew to Orange County and completed 21 sessions in just 3 days. Today, for the first time in so long, I was able to sit down, open my laptop, and power through my day with clarity and ease. I reached out to clients, multitasked effortlessly, solved problems, and felt present. It's 5pm and my head doesn't hurt. I still have energy. Before, I would've felt drained, foggy, and unable to do anything. Today I feel alive and ready to enjoy my evening. And it's not just the treatment, it's the entire environment Jessica has created. Her office doesn't feel like a sterile doctor's office. It's cozy, calming, and thoughtfully designed with soft couches, warm blankets, and perfectly dimmed lighting. It's the kind of space where you can truly relax, focus, and heal. This is just the beginning of my journey, and I'll continue to update my review as I go. But already, I feel more like myself than I have in a very long time. I'm so grateful for this team and what they've given me, hope, clarity, and a real chance to thrive.

When I found the Brain Care Clinic, I was experiencing the happiest and most peaceful time daily…read morethat I've ever experienced in my entire life! Problem was, I couldn't fully enjoy it. I just knew the peace I had and the joy that was in it, but my mind was never fully present. It was like I was a floating spectator on the side, viewing this actual bliss with a slight smile on my face. I was emotionally invested and fully aware but truly detached. Like when you see something that truly warms your heart in a movie but you're not in the movie. The problems were these; I suffered from clinically diagnosed PTSD stemming from a previous trauma-filled abusive relationship, I had frequent random morbid images and thoughts that would pop in my head, extreme over-thinking, I could not get a full good night's sleep nor fall asleep in a healthy amount of time and I suffered from chronic migraines. In addition, I have Epstein-Barr (an autoimmune disease) and Hypothyroidism. All this issues together could make even the most perfect life stressful and sad. I was guilt ridden with the fact that I was so detached in the face of such a blessed life. Enter the Brain Care Clinic! I'll spare the absolutely divine and non-coincidental way Jessica came to me at the most perfect time!!!! I was a few months away from being married, I was desperate to get rid of these intruding and awful morbid thoughts that would come up and not carry all these issues into my new life. I tried so much personal care work on my own, which helped in this process but wasn't making any change overall. I started my sessions and by session 3 I was sleeping through the night!!! No doubt helping my over all health. After my session 4 appointment I realized I was driving a long distance, right next to the center divider with absolutely no anxiety. Something I didn't go to the clinic for was help with my anxiety during driving because it was so beside the point compared to the extreme over-thinking and morbid thoughts I carried, but there I was, driving at a normal speed, right next to the cement center dividers that would've typically sent me into a freezing panic attack. You can understand how incredibly dangerous that might be. I was elated!!!!! I just couldn't believe myself and I just knew that this was working! Something I didn't even go to the clinic for was being addressed!!! I felt such happiness and confidence and it's been such a great journey ever since! Jessica and her team are so great at checking in with your progress, remapping the brain if needed and making adjustments according to what they see and feedback you give them. Jessica and Paula actually care about how you are feeling emotionally and every other way in your life. You will feel the undeniable love they have for what they do in helping others. I am now at what I like to call, "the sweet spot!" I am 3 months into my sessions and realize that every single issue I listed previously is GONE. Throughout these 3 months I would have wonderful progress, then something would trigger or change my activity and I would need to keep training to get to a place of progress again, it's literally like working out in the gym on your body. The sessions themselves have been amazing! I leave them feeling so calm and hopeful. I realized time after time that after my sessions I was driving home in silence. The radio and the loud aggressive commercials were not where my vibe was at so I made a playlist for after my sessions that I listen to. I call the playlist, "Calm Music to Smile By." So here I am now, living a life in harmony, one I would describe as truly joyous and healthy and even more than that, it's a life I am truly present in. My mind is nowhere else but in the present, not off obsessing or having awful, negative thoughts! My migraines are very few and far between and when I do get them, they are so mild, and I can't tell you the kind of freedom that provides. That in it of itself is such an amazing gift! My PTSD is truly non-existent, and I never thought for a minute that that was possible. I'm now married and can truly appreciate and feel the happiness that comes along with that and I owe it to these wonderful women and their amazing Brain Care Clinic!!