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Testimonials
About our Books
“Raising an Optimistic Child is a fine blueprint for a noble aim: to send out into the world more children equipped to find the beauty all around them.”
-- Time Magazine
“Creating Optimism does just that! An inspiring journey toward happiness that should be required reading for those suffering from the pains of clinical depression or the 'everyday blues' of life”
-- Ann DeBaldo, PhD, Director of the Center for Positive Health, University of South Florida
“I had the pleasure of reading this truly wonderful book. I recommend that everyone who has or has had depression in some way, read Creating Optimism. There were tons of new ideas that I have not received in any type of therapy before. The book is truly revolutionary.”
-- George M. Hoffmeyer, reader review
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About our audio-programs
“The audio-programs are really very helpful. When I'm spending time alone (which used to be most of the time), I play them and even when I go to bed, I have them on as background. They have changed me from being isolated and depressed to being able to go out and make friends and become much more optimistic.”
-- Linda Winters, Sydney
“My husband, Richard, and I did the Needs-Based Dialogue process (in Transform Your Life and Relationship) together at a critical point in our relationship and the results were awesome! Very enlightening. I want everyone I know to have the same tool!”
-- Mary Knight-Burdsal, author of Love Letters Before Birth and Beyond.
“Making the needs list has been very helpful. Frankly, acknowledging that I have the right to have needs is a revelation! I am doing the needs work with my daughter and my boss, and starting a needs-based support group with colleagues at work. I feel much less 'trapped' and much more optimistic!”
-- Rita, nurse
“I was confined to a wheelchair after an serious sporting accident when my physiotherapist recommended that I listen to Empower. At first all I could do was do the exercises in my mind as I listened. But even that was enough to promote the healing process. I was staggered to find that after a while I was able to get up and actually do the exercises. I have now said good-by to the wheelchair and am recommending the set to all my friends.”
-- Jason Bourke, California
“At first I resisted doing the written exercises that come with the Beat Depression set, I just listened to Bob and Alicia. I began to trust them and allowed them to guide me through the program. Nothing before had enabled me to understand myself to this extent. For the first time I saw why I was depressed and why nothing had worked. All at once I got clarity and with that clarity came healing.”
-- Susan Wyowsky, Florida
“Bob's guided meditations helped me make a real connection with All There Is. I also find Alicia's movement meditations completely relaxing. I do them every day to de-stress.”
-- Salome Hall, Sydney
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About our public and professional workshops
“The best workshop I've ever attended. Critical for good health and mental well-being.”
-- Arthur, human resources director
“Bob and Alicia's workshops will give you an amazing insight into how you can better understand your relationships, and the tools to tap into your full potential.”
-- Lisa, business development manager
“A very sensible, practical and accessible workshop full of wonderful insight and very doable actions. It was great for identifying the root causes of depression, and I love the fact that the development of healthy relationships is the solution. Thank you Bob, Alicia and the team, what delightful people you are, and the attendees were so honest, trusting and inspiring. Now I know I don't have to solve it all by myself, and can enlist the support of others.”
-- Dominic, solicitor
“The training was the best investment I ever made. The Needs-Based Dialogue was marvelous.”
-- Nancy, MD
“The program was exceptionally good. The exercises have proven most useful in helping with peoples' depression. Thanks to Bob and Alicia's techniques I have been able to help myself and my clients take charge of their lives.”
-- Trudy, nurse and acupuncturist
“I have made multiple attempts to ease my depression, to no avail. After taking the Uplift Intensive, I feel, finally, I have found solutions that work.”
-- Dr John F. Heiliganthal, DC, MS, nutritionist, chiropractor
“After learning your techniques I feel more confident than ever before that there is a road forward.”
-- Peter, engineer
“Thank you for a fabulously enlightening weekend. It was very empowering for me. Having seen many doctors, psychiatrists and counsellors it was the first time I had felt stronger and hopeful of combating depression. The Uplift Intensive has led me to feel understood, loved, respected and needed in a much greater way than ever before.”
-- Mandy, human resources professional
“The Uplift Program provides a real altenative to drugs and therapy. The workshop helped me understand my depression, gave me hope, and concrete, specific strategies.”
-- Alison, school teacher
“I'm no longer depressed. I've gone off antidepressants and have been able to stay off.”
-- Yvonne, high school teacher and counselor
“I encourage anyone to follow the steps of the Uplift Program in order to reach a more stable, happy and peaceful life, within yourself and with others!”
-- Nathalie, healthcare administrator
“The course provided many creative ways to change ways of thinking and being and the facilitators are approachable, very human and warm. I learned how quickly a person can feel safe in the right supportive atmosphere. ”
-- Karen, executive coordinator
“The training was wonderfully concrete. The Need-Based Dialogue techniques enabled me to get my needs met at work and at home. As a result I have far more energy and enthusiasm to put toward my goals.”
-- Jim, Merril Lynch stockbroker
“The training was just what I needed! You've given me a map to go forward.”
-- Ian, world champion skier
“Practical advice given in a clear and enjoyable manner!”
-- Graham, computer programmer
“Learning the Fortinberry-Murray Method is the best thing that ever happened to me”
-- Taeko, psychologist
“The Uplift Program helped me make sense of my whole life! I understood why I did the things I did. It enlightened me and gave me hope.”
-- Lisa, teacher
“Fantastic. The training gave me exciting tools to work with. I was thrilled by it. I got so much out of it.”
-- Lucille, Feldenkrais Practitioner
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Professional Recommendations
“Bob Murray and Alicia Fortinberry have explored the mind/body connection using very simple premises that have very powerful effects in creating behavioral and physical change.
If you want quick results that can have long term benefits, the Uplift approach should be considered as an initial therapy. It works!”
-- Len Saputo, MD, author of Boosting Immunity Naturally, Director of the Health Medicine Forum, San Francisco
“Bob and Alicia understand healing. Their knowledge is more than profound. Their grasp of the whole person amazing.”
-- Martin Aboud, MD, Denver
“They showed clearly how psychotherapy works. The work of therapists can never be the same.”
-- Vann Joins, Director, Southeast Institute for Group and Family Therapy, author of TA Today
“I believe that Bob and Alicia's work is the direction that Moshe Feldenkrais would have gone in had he lived longer.”
-- Ruthy Alon, Feldenkrais Trainer, author of Mindful Spontaneity.
“The Fortinberry Murray Method is at the leading edge of new thought in healing.”
-- Sandy Bernabei, CSW, Rockland Council on Alcoholism
“I understand more how to work with the whole person, and I now have a strong vision of new directions for nursing.”
-- Joan Alfano, RN, Clinical Supervisor, Northern Westchester Hospital
“Your techniques are a powerful tool in facilitating clients and the Uplift Program is the most exciting thing I have come across in years.”
-- Arnold Korver, Managing Consultant, Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors
“I thought the workshop was very good, extremely productive and our members
supported it enthusiastically. In fact no one wanted to leave at the end!”
-- Gerald Parker-Wood, President of the Association of Remedial Masseurs, Sydney
“Their workshops are always great,”
“Remarkable stuff! I was really impressed--it definitely helped me to look at the way I see and treat patients,”
“Bring them back next year!”
-- Quotes from attendees American Holistic Medical Assn. Conference
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