ARISE “Drop It at the Door” Training Testimonials
ARISE “Drop It at the Door” is an innovative new approach to breaking the the cycle of Anger & Stress at work and at home. Take a minute to see how participants say the program is helping improve the quality of their work and home lives below. To participate in this or any other ARISE Training Program, please check our Training Calendar for upcoming dates and locations.
- “The ARISE Foundation has helped me to understand and deal with professional problems in a more effective way. (Excerpt from Letter)
Click here to view the full letter sent from Pamela Rollins. (PDF)”by Pamela Rollins -Thompson Academy - “I have learned how to channel my frustrations better, and that anger is one letter short of danger. I want a successful life and anger isn’t a stepping stone in that direction. I liked being included in the training and not lectured to.”by Beverly Williams -Thompson Academy
- “I now feel like I can identify the triggers to my anger as well as how to handle them. The training provided positive techniques to de-escalate any situation I am faced with at work or in my personal life. I liked the positive messages and techniques on how to approach decisions in my life.”by Lakella Mike -Thompson Academy
- “The information I have learned has been wonderful. You can use all the different techniques and information at work or home. I think more jobs should have the ARISE: "Drop It at the Door" training. It taught me creative ideas to deal with stress and anger. The vision board will really impact my life - I can choose what I want.”by Markita Andrews -Thompson Academy
- “A lot of the information was helpful, especially to me as a therapist. I will be able to use a lot of what I learned to develop new group therapy ideas. I have so many good ideas for my group sessions.”by Vashaun Culmer -Thompson Academy
- “This training can help release a lot of negative energy on and off the job. It helps us think more positively. I was most impacted to understand that I need to have a solid foundation in my life.”by Chevellaine Robinson (Youth Counselor) -Thompson Academy
- “Thank you so much for supporting our staff and facilities. It will be such a benefit for all of our staff to have this training as a gift from you and Edmund. We will be so honored to have these skills that will help each of us to be better staff. Thanks again and looking forward to hearing back on the final dates.”by Mary M. Zahasky (Complex Superintendent) -Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys - Marianna, FL
- “I have learned to communicate positively with people. I am planning to conduct this practice at home with my family and I'm going to input these ideas with the families I work with. Please make this a three day training.”by Paula Washington -Bay Area Youth Services - Tampa, FL
- “The training gives ideas [on how] to deal with stressful situations at home, with roommates, and at work with co-workers. This can help relieve stress. This training exceeded my expectations. I have many new anger management tools.”by Irene Royo -Bay Area Youth Services - Tampa, FL
- “I learned how anger was a secondary emotion; I never looked at it that way. The training was very informative and kept my attention.”by Michele Clark -Thompson Academy - Pembroke Pines, FL



