Shared thoughts from those who have greatly benefited from the CrisisToCourage4Men program:

• I have dealt with trauma that has had an impact on my progress that I am trying to make in my life; being able to use my voice and be heard is a great feeling.
  
  
• It has showed me self-love. 
  
  
• Karen is the best; she knows who I am; and that’s a champion. 
  
  
• It makes me break down the barriers of my past, so I can move forward in my life successfully. 
  
  
• I would like to acknowledge Karen Bontrager for being the one person that has helped me change and become the man I always wanted to be. 
  
  
• This class has taught me how to have a voice and be confident in my choices.
  
  
• I am finding my voice as a man, and making lasting friendships in the process. 
  
  
• I’ve made breakthroughs in my conversational skills, and am working hard to trust others again. 
  
  
• Karen proved to be an extremely talented coach who helped me gain focus in my professional and personal life, to be deliberate in setting my goals, to be mindful of the present, to force me out of my comfort zone and to be resilient in the face of adversity.
  
  
• Karen was a superb listener, asked powerful questions that were spot on, helped me uncover solutions, and craft an action plan which to that point had alluded me.
  
  
• Her passion is apparent. She puts 110% into every client and everything she does. Her intentions are pure and she is always looking to make the world a better place. Karen is amazing and the world needs more people like her.

Thank you Veterans!