From Participants

"The individual therapy I was doing was just not getting me there quick enough.  Breakthrough pushed the door open; it was the catalyst that helped me get going and put it all on the table."

- Lisa, 32, newly married, administrative assistant

"You sure did make a difference in my life and I will always be grateful.  I am no longer the victim and no longer feeling any guilt.  The road to recovery is long and painful, but oh so worth the destination.

- Rhonda, 64, married, retired business owner

"Thank you for providing a safe place to discover and explore.  I have been free of my compulsive behaviors for seven years and credit Breakthrough for being an important part of that recovery."

- Charles, 52, married, Principal in a national healthcare consulting firm

"It has been an amazing journey.  I am mentally and emotionally in a place today that is beyond my wildest dreams."

- Margaret, 48, single, financial planner

"Breakthrough was life-changing for me. We laughed, we cried, we sang, we role-played, we helped each other and when we left, we were stronger. One of the participants and I remain close friends and we continue to be there for each other. Breakthrough is at the top of my list for anyone who is struggling to find some peace within."

- Karen, 41, single, social worker

From Clinicians

"Breakthrough has been a very important step in the treatment process of many of my clients over the past 17 years.  I have had a number of clients experience for the first time in their lives what it feel like to be part of a ‘healthy family.'  With this ‘template' they can begin to build a healthy support system in their day-to-day lives when they return home."

- Eileen, private therapist, New York City

"I have sent many patients to Breakthrough over the years and, without fail, they return feeling relieved of some of their pain, opened up to more of their issues, and in a much better place to do the work in their therapy.  Breakthrough has helped my patients see their essence and find hidden wounds that have interfered in their lives, as well as hidden treasures about who they are and their capabilities.  I talk about Breakthrough as a "B-12" shot for therapy; what happens in five-and-a-half days at Breakthrough could take years in individual work and paves the way for greater, in-depth psychotherapy and healing.  I would send ALL my patients to Breakthrough if I could."

- Susan, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Washington DC

"Many patients have begun new lives as a result of this extraordinary program, not the least of whom is me.  Breakthrough brought recognition and closure to hauntingly traumatic experiences from my childhood, confronting my issues with honesty, compassion and integrity.  I am certainly a more effective professional for it and will be forever grateful."

- Yvonne Kaye, Ph.D., Philadelphia