Testimonials
“I would say that [We R H.O.P.E.] would fit in any school. I’ve been a principal in a high school and several middle and elementary schools, and they have what it takes [to help kids be successful].”
~ DR. DAVID BAKER
SUPERINTENDENT OF WINDSOR SOUTHEAST SUPERVISORY UNION
“My son is 8 years old and has severe ADHD and dyslexia. Managing his emotional dysregulation during everyday tasks has been challenging. However, since starting with his coach through the We R H.O.P.E. program, he has made significant strides in his independence and emotional regulation. He is now more aware of his emotions, better at regulating them, and even dressing himself in the morning-something l used to do for him until a few months ago! His work with his coach has dramatically benefited his mental well-being. I believe every child, regardless of their challenges, would benefit from the We R H.O.P.E. program. It’s about helping all children understand their emotions and manage everyday stressors. I am so grateful I enrolled my son in this program!”
~ PARENT
“I signed my granddaughter up for 3 weeks. I was very pleased with her experience, even though they didn’t have the best of weather. Overall, I would recommend the Wellness Retreat for more teenagers. It was so affordable and I felt my granddaughter came away with some nice usable skills. Thank you to all the staff.
~ WELLNESS RETREAT PARENT TESTIMONIAL
“You are a welcome addition to our staff and we are so glad to have you here!”
~ TEACHER
I just wanted to shoot you an email to let you know O told me he is feeling MUCH better at school, he said his anxiety doesn’t feel so loud now. Thank you so much. Bedtime has been so much easier, he went down without a meltdown last night. I don’t remember the last time I heard him say he hated school. Thank you. I appreciate all of the hard work you’ve put into him.
~ PARENT
“Thank YOU for all you do! You are a ray of sunshine every single day, and you radiate positivity. The kids really benefit from working with you, and that’s because of you!
~ TEACHER
“I was able to be myself and was able to have people listen to me while talking about my feelings and emotions.”
~ WELLNESS RETREAT PARTICIPANT
Student Success Stories
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A Remarkable Turnaround: Caleb’s Journey to Resilience
Caleb had faced significant challenges throughout his life, including a history of physical violence with other students and the trauma of his mother going to jail, followed by him and his brothers being placed in different foster homes. After being sent to a behavioral institution by his first foster parents, Caleb had been working with a new pair of moms since July.
Coach had worked closely with Caleb to help him identify his triggers and develop coping strategies to avoid physical confrontations. In the first couple of months, they often scripted scenarios together, allowing Caleb to practice these skills. Recently, Caleb had the opportunity to put them to use in a real situation.
When another student harassed Caleb and several other students in his first block class, Caleb became extremely triggered. However, he stayed mindful and committed to a better outcome, successfully preventing himself from engaging in physical violence. He shared that, in the past, he would have quickly reacted by bashing the student’s head against the wall. This time, Caleb effectively self-regulated, even on three separate occasions over three days when he was assaulted in class. All incidents were reported to the principal, but Caleb’s response was a major shift.
In addition to successfully managing his reactions, Caleb took the important step of self-initiating accountability for his role in the incidents—a behavior he had previously avoided, according to Caleb and his foster moms.
Caleb appeared triumphant as he reflected on how he had chosen not to engage in physical violence and shared that he now felt more resilient and supported in making better decisions. He was excelling academically, with straight A’s in school, and was thriving in his new foster home. His foster parents had recently decided to adopt him, a decision that marked a powerful and heartwarming step in his journey.
This transformation was an incredible success story—one that highlighted Caleb’s growth, resilience, and the support system that had helped him make positive choices for his future.
Coach Sol celebrated a significant milestone with Suri as she completed her 30-day GAD assessment. Suri’s score dropped an impressive 5 points, from a 10 to a 5. When Coach Sol shared the results, Suri’s face lit up, and she seemed in awe of her progress.
As she reflected on her journey, Suri shared how, when she first started the We R Hope sessions, she had felt tense, irritable, and overwhelmed by anxiety nearly every day. She often struggled with communication and felt pressured by everything, including her relationship with her family.
Now, Suri felt relaxed most of the time. She had noticed improvements in how she communicated with her family, and she no longer fought with her mom about going to school. She shared that she hadn’t realized before that she could change her mind and change her state—especially when it came to managing her anxiety.
Suri had been using mindfulness and breathwork techniques whenever she started feeling anxious, and she was amazed at how effective they had been in calming her down. Her confidence in using these tools had grown, and they now helped her regulate her emotions regularly.
In addition, Coach Sol had worked with Suri on modeling mock conversations with her parents, teaching her how to communicate without defensiveness and express her needs without aggression. This practice had made a huge difference in her ability to navigate conversations around sensitive topics, like her eating habits with her mom and preventing blow-ups with her dad. As a result, Suri’s anxiety about these relationships had significantly decreased.
Throughout their sessions, Suri had appeared relaxed, happy, and open—so different from when she first started, when she was tense and shut down. Her progress was a testament to her dedication and growth.