I have participated since 2001 with a long break to be foster parents and have returned to the now online programs and I love this work. I am pretty confident that I get to have the great relationship with my husband, family and friends because we (he and I) are actively looking at ourselves and the impact what we do has on the world. The worldwide community has been so wonderful to participate with. read more

Psuedo-pyramid-cult scheme is the best way that I can think of to describe this. This happened several years ago, but it still stands out in my mind. A friend of mine took this course, to use the term loosely, for some personal reasons. After she completed this course, she asked if I wanted to go to a free seminar, again using the term loosely, of sorts. (I am saying all of this in hindsight.) I agreed to go and it was free alright. This was what I experienced: The venue was the Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside, known under a different name back then. You get registered by filling out some forms, enter into a huge ballroom with all kinds of peeps, and you get seated. A couple of speakers start coming out and talking about some life changing events in their personal lives and how they had a "breakthrough". This "breakthrough", becomes a recurring theme. I'm starting to get skepical. The stuff that they are talking about sounds familiar, like what I learned in university about thought processes, stereotyping, and schemas. This is what a schema is: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schema_%28psychology%29 Then the unexpected happens. Peeps in the audience start getting up and talking about their own personal (very personal, emphasis added) experiences and how they had a breakthrough. They shout at the end of their 10-15 second spiel, ".......and I had a breakthrough!" After each individual shout out, everyone in the audience claps and cheers the person for getting up and declaring their breakthrough (there's that word again). Huh? WTF is that all about? (I find out the reason at the end, and about a week later) A few more peeps in the audience do the same thing, and they end this part of the presentation. After this, they separate everyone in the audience - I get separated from my friend, and they send smaller groups into seminar rooms. This is when it gets interesting, or hilarious, depending on your perspective. At this point I had pretty much figured out what this was all about, but I endured, and stuck it out. A "leader" (leader meaning someone who completed the course and is a senior speaker) will get up to the front and describe their own experiences and experiences of others, and how this course changed them. So far so good. It was a lady speaking and she described how one little boy she knew/helped along because he was always being "bullied". Shunned upon nowadays, but I digress. This little boy was always being picked upon by another boy who would slap him on the back and would never call him by his name every morning. Basically being mean to him. The little boy hated this and told her. She helps him out by changing his thought process into: "He isn't really mean, that's just the way he says hello to me." To which someone in the audience gets up claps and says, "That is brilliant!!!" Brilliant, meaning problem solved. He is no longer tormented by the other boy. OMG! (R U kidding me????) My preconceived notion of this course and schemas are now in full flight. This course was all about thought process change. Which may or may not be a bad thing, depending on circumstance. Then she goes into another example. This one is about how one camp counselor thought this other little boy was such an idiot. He would do stupid and idiotic things. He would be selfish by sailing alone and not with anyone else, they would have to wait for him at lunch, etc, etc. I raise my hand to ask a question (BIG mistake, BTW.) So I say to her, "This little boy that was such a so called "jerk", everything he did was "jerk" behavior, wasn't it?" Speaker: "Yes, to the counselor everything he did was selfish" Me: "So everything he did was interpreted to be "jerk" behavior regardless of whether he did something nice or not?" Speaker: "Yes" Me: "So this counselor, because this boy was a jerk in her mind, anything and everything he did was associated with being a jerk, because of her preconceived notion of him being a jerk, and in doing so it was a self fulfilling prophecy?" Speaker: "Yes, exactly!! You're pretty good at this!" She's looking more intently at me now. Me: "Oh, well,........ this is nothing new to me. Sounds like a bit of pop psychology to me." (This was my mistake) Speaker: "No, this is NOT PSYCHOLOGY!" shaking her head adamantly. I silence myself now. Other peeps, who have taken this course, in the room ZERO IN on me like flies homing in on fresh dog poop! At the end of this little session, the vultures DESCEND on me like fresh kill. They start to try to convince me that my thinking is wrong and how I could benefit from this course. I brush all of them off. Cult because they all try to tell you to change your thinking into theirs. Pyramid because they recruit past participants (who are not paid) to recruit others to take the course. You become a drone. They call me a week later to take the course, I politely declined. read more

Landmark - Education Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

In 2015 my wife took this 3-day weekend course called Landmark Forum and immediately recommended it to me. At the time our marriage was really rocky - after being together for 5 years we just couldn't seem to make it work. We'd gone to marriage counsellors and psychologists but they didn't help and they were expensive. Before I walked in I was quite frankly pretty skeptical. They were making big claims and using hokey words like "Possibility" and "Transformation" that made me roll my eyes. But hell, I really had nothing to lose so why not. Welp, they delivered. After we took the Landmark Forum we were each able to see our marriage from a completely different perspective and basically had a fresh start. 4 years later, we're happy together and have built a partnership that works for both of us. 11/10 cheaper than a divorce lawyer would Transformation again. read more

This makes my top 5 list of 'things you should do before you die'. And I wouldn't wait till the end to do it, seriously, if you're reading this do yourself a favour and sign up for the Forum. Just do it now. I took this course because I was tired of my own BS - I kept making promises to myself and I wouldn't keep them; everything from loosing the last 10 pounds, to making my business a success, to having a tight-knit family, to finding the romantic relationship of my dreams. I took the Forum in 2018 and I got all of that and more. It's been just over a year since I took the course and I still get breakthroughs. I would have paid triple the amount for the course now knowing just how big of an impact it made in my life. read more

My girlfriend at the time recommended I take the course so I did my Landmark Forum in 2014. I'm not going to lie, I was highly skeptical and suspicious but trusted my then girlfriend so signed up. Ten years prior someone else had suggested I check it out but I wasn't open to it at all. I wish I had been! Here's the deal. If you're showing up with zero interest in being open minded to the experience, it's probably going to suck for you. Same with any life experience really... Here's the thing. I got a crazy, surprising amount out of that weekend. It actually dramatically altered my life. First off, it made a huge difference in my business. I went from working 80+ hrs a week to a manageable 45-50, which is a big deal in my world. My business doubled within 6 weeks and I attribute it mostly to my immense shift in leadership. My relationship went from dodgy at best to a committed, loving relationship where I had both feet in for the first time ever. The most important shift was my relationship with my dad though. We haven't been close since I was about six years old for numerous reasons and he's been father, only by name. I called him up that weekend, and we had the most powerful, intimate conversation to date and have been tight ever since. That alone was worth the weekend, the money, and parking my skepticism and doubt and just giving it my all. I'm not going to get into how it all happened. I think its for you to discover if you so feel inclined. I recommend it to anyone and everyone. You don't need to have baggage, issues or problems of any kind to do this. Just an openness to discovering some pretty cool stuff about yourself that'll impact your life in some pretty spectacular ways. read more

Best investment I ever made! Who I was before getting introduced to this work by a friend was: afraid of everything, and didn't trust anyone including myself. I was afraid of rejection, failure, judgment, and I became withdrawn, anxious, and overweight. The weekend forum was a rude awakening into how I operated in life. Imagine holding up a mirror for 3.5 days and discovering things that you had never seen before, and seeing the patterns of self-limiting beliefs and self-imposed punishment. It was also the first time I got present to all the negative self-talk that is on replay 24/7. Mine was "I'm not good/smart enough", and "no one likes/loves me". It was a safe space to explore where these voices originated, why they were there, and how I let this kept me from living a life of purpose and extraordinary amazement and fulfillment. The stories we tell ourselves feel so real that we think it can't be any other way, and that we are prisoners of our past and circumstances, but in actual fact, it is all created in our thoughts and language, and we have a choice. We can blame and come up with viable reasons why we are the way we are....or we can create something new, inspiring, and be powerfully in action to create the life we have already dreamed of, instead of the predictable life of survival and being "fine". If you're wondering what "sky is the limit" actually looks like, and are courageous enough to put on the jetpack (and can get over your fear of heights,) then you should do it! Because of this work, I get to step into my fullest self-expression of love for people, and my commitment to making a difference in the world. I also get to be responsible for how I act, react, and how the world/people occur to me. When you create a space around you that pulls for miracles and serendipitous moments, guess what shows up? read more

At the time of this writing, it has been exactly a year and one week since I did in the Landmark Forum. I did the Landmark Forum in Seattle; I'll get to my experience in the Vancouver classroom in a couple paragraphs... When I stepped back and really looked at my life in the last year, it hit me how absolutely incredible the results I've gotten from my participation in not only the Landmark Forum, but the entire "Curriculum for Living" (Forum in Action Seminar, Advanced Course, and Self-Expression and Leadership Program.): 1) I am a managing partner in an US graphic design firm. In the two months after I did the Forum, I doubled the income of my company based on its previous SIX months of performance. We wound up the most profitable we've ever been, and during the worst economic crisis in the US since the Great Depression. 2) I repaired the relationship with my ex wife from one of bitter resentment and strain, to one where we consider each other family and best friends. We've discussed traveling together to Europe, on cruises.... That's my ex wife. Who does that? 3) I doubled my dating. My confidence and my experience of myself is totally transformed. Instead of sweaty palms and nervousness, I have no problem talking to new people, especially cute girls I'm attracted to. Getting numbers is no problem. Even more importantly, dating is a blast. 4) I started a new band to perform music I've been writing for a decade, and never played for anyone. Our first show was my Self-Expression and Leadership project; we raised almost $1000 for a local non-profit music venue in Seattle, we had over 180 people come to watch us, four other bands played and all were paid, and we performed 6 original songs together. We're now working on our next fund-raiser show, and have performed several times in Seattle. This would NEVER have happened. 5) I've re-opened my career as an artist, and am putting together art shows, something I would NEVER have considered doing again. 6) My family is completely transformed. The relationships between me and my brothers and my dad are closer and more loving and honest than they ever were. I have reconnected with my aunt and my cousins in ways I never thought possible. And I'm seeing the beginnings of hope of the relationships between family members that have been strained for years start to thaw. It's still rocky, but instead of giving up, I am committed to having a family that works, and I'm seeing results. It's amazing. 7) I no longer go through extended periods of mild depression or inactivity. I am totally present to my experience of being alive, and when I start to back off from doing the things I want to do, I totally can see where it's just fear of failure. I have the tools and training to recognize and create a different way of experiencing my life, and it keeps me in action, fulfilled, and really REALLY happy. So, with all that said, most of the above has been experienced out of the Seattle Landmark Center. But this is a review of the Vancouver Center, right? Well, currently I'm participating in the Northwest Introduction Leader's Program, out of the Seattle classroom. I was visiting Vancouver a couple weekends ago, and had the opportunity to sit in with the Vancouver classroom, and did so. And it rocked. The folks in the Vancouver center are absolutely awesome. Warm and welcoming, friendly and caring. The participants are inspired and alive, and totally powerful amazing people. I got so much out of being able to go to another classroom, sit in a room of "strangers", and totally have the experience that I belong, and could be as much of a contribution to their classroom as anyone else. I have friends up in Vancouver, and I have absolutely no concern or fear whatsoever of inviting them to participate at Home Introductions to the Landmark Forum that the Vancouver ILP participants host or lead. These people are committed to their guests having great lives and getting something of value, whether or not they choose to do the Landmark Forum or not. Great service. Great people. Great programs. Great education. 5 stars, all the way. read more

I did the Landmark Forum in 2012 after being nagged by my wife for over a year - it made a difference in many areas.... my relationship, my career but biggest of all, my relationship with my son - I have completed other programs all impactful. The program I'm in now is a 10 week seminar - 3 hours a week, called "Be Here Now".... it is about Living an Upset free life and its working ..... I find that I am interacting with people powerfully and hearing their concerns and upsets with no reaction or upset where I am. I recommend this seminar to everyone! read more

I've heard of Landmark Education for years with a few friends here and there who did it, all with varying opinions. Some are still attending courses while others bailed immediately. As a person who considers themselves open minded and yet skeptical, wary, extremely discerning, it took me quite a number of years before finally taking the course. With so many conflicting reviews from people I know and respected, my curiosity grew and I wanted to find out for myself. My experience has been life changing. The forum is a wild ride where I felt confronted often yet when I stuck with the discomfort, got honest with myself and was willing to take responsibility for my life (let go of victimhood), step up and finally play BIG, I benefited and I continue to benefit. There is a very strong push to invite others as the entire business model is based on word of mouth. I can't say I enjoyed or liked this part although I did find when I was able to dismiss this, not allow myself to get triggered by the pressure and to see the pressure for what it was, a business model that did and does make a positive difference to lots of people, It was worth this discomfort. As with almost everything else I've experienced, there were things that resonated and things that simply didn't. All in all, I got more out of taking the course than what felt like a miss for me. For the price point, well worth every penny. I was able to enhance my communication skills, all of my personal relationships grew and are still growing, I have become more competent in all areas of my life. For some Landmark may appear as a cult, it's not. I think some people become obsessed with personal development as others become obsessive with other interests. I've received countless tools, breakthroughs, ways that the quality of my life has been enhanced, my interpersonal relationships, my financial status, in fact no area of my life hasn't been positively impacted. It's one of the best decisions I've ever made. Because everyone experiences the world differently, I can't say you'll be able to navigate the course as I did, but I can say for those who are sick and tired of their own BS and are ready to elevate and move forward in your life, this course is a must. The level of support you receive to move through what's holding YOU back, is bar none. With an open mind and heart, you have endless possibilities for growth. read more

I was amazed to actually see so many negative reviews here. My only comment to them is that their reaction is likely more about them than it is about Landmark. I've done a huge amount of personal growth workshops over the years, as well as bodywork, healing, group work, meditation and on and on. As far as "bang for the buck" goes, I've never seen or experienced the results or quality that Landmark gives for such a reasonable price. Basically, they understand the games we play with ourselves and with other human beings in our lives, and they give us tools, methods, encouragement, support and insight into how to use those tools, and how to move forward in our lives EFFECTIVELY and PERMANENTLY, rather than being stuck in our convenient excuses. And it's not just "talk". They get you to WALK THE WALK. Big difference. For pretty much ALL THE PEOPLE (150 or so) in my "forum" training, they all experienced huge successes in moving out of whatever was holding them back in life: relationships, finances, self-doubt and on and on. Their clarity, their courage, their honesty and their authentic reaching out to others and PARTICIPATING in their own successes totally impressed me. My forum leader was particularly amazing; I have rarely met a human being who was so "on", so energized, so committed and so effective in holding transformation space for 150 people. If you're ready to move forward in life, to get "un-stuck", and to look at yourself (yes YOU, Martha, you are the one who holds the key...), you will reap huge benefits from this gig. Maybe I should give it 4.5 stars instead of 5 because there's one or 2 things I didn't like. I didn't like the "sales pressure" to sign up for other workshops. And the followup sessions I had after the main forum were facilitated by someone (IMHO) who was not sufficiently trained. But all in all, this process is pure gold. Take what you want from it and discard what doesn't work; that's your right. But don't complain and bitch about "cults" when the real reason is: you're just not ready for change in your life ... !!! read more

Taking the Landmark Forum was one of the best choices I've ever made. Taking their Communication Courses was even better. I'm eternally grateful for the tools I've learned and used to make my relationships stronger and take responsibility for my own experience of life rather than use circumstances dictate my happiness. I haven't taken any of their programs for a number of years but I highly recommend them. read more

Reliable for delivering breakthroughs and actionable insights in the areas of life that you are personally interested in. Engaging, entertaining, provocative and empowering-- the leaders of the Landmark Forum are top notch. read more

Was suckered into a seminar on false pretences and it was an eye opening experience. It all started with being ushered into a large room full of people, and then things start to get interesting. A facilitator takes to the stage and starts giving us his personal journey to greatness, and how Landmark changed his life through a so called "breakthrough" And then the leader starts calling upon other past participants in the room to share their breakthrough moments and they share their super personal stories for the crowd. At this point I'm ready to bolt, but the leader says to open our brochure and look inside for the order form. Luckily he was going to give the audience 15 minutes as a break so we could fill out the registration forms. At this point I made my heroic exit and into freedom away from this crazy scary cult. I've never seen such a transparent attempt to prey on vulnerable people and openly rip them off. On the other hand, it was a barrel of laughs getting what felt like a sip of Diet Scientology. read more

I was invited by a friend. I attended with an open mind and felt that this company is a bully. I have nothing positive to say about this company and experience... if you plan of experiencing their service- make sure to have your boundaries and expectations clearly outlined before and compare. My experience was that they are bullies and are victimizing people. read more

Mind-blowing... just get through the Forum, and do their Communication Courses. I absolutely can't say enough about it. I totally get where and why people are triggered from some of their processes, but for me, getting through the material was pivotal in my personal growth and development, and the changes have been long-lasting in my own life. The people that are involved in running the organisation, and all the volunteers have been so caring and helpful to me and the people I have referred. Thank you Landmark! :) read more

Awful, awful, awful. Manipulative. They take good concepts and deliver it in a smarmy, high pressure, high sell way. People standing at the door to prevent you from leaving. If you take your children to their youth talk, when you're at their intro night, they will not let you know what they are telling them and the people working with the children do not have any child education experience. And if you succumb to their high pressure sale and change your mind later, they will take months to return your funds. So far I have been waiting 9 months for my $150 to be reimbursed. You get off the call with "we will make the reimbursement", then it never comes. You get the picture. The business model is terribly flawed. And believe me these concepts are prevalent so no need to get entangled in their trappings. Go elsewhere. read more

Very helpful stuff. Has helped me have much more peace of mind, network with lots of caring people who are up to stuff in life, and really get my life working far better (I was really disorganized). Compared to all the other personal development stuff I've done, this has had the greatest impact, and on many areas of my life. Definitely do their entire curriculum for living (and coach if possible). You'll get way way more than if you just do the Landmark Forum! read more

This place is insane. They write notes about you, follow you when you go to the bathroom. The forum leader implied that landmark cures cancer and flat out made fun of someone for saying that animals have feelings. So degrading and brainwashing. Very heavy on selling tactics too...half of the forum was about how to "enroll" friends and family into Landmark. The concepts make sense but the execution is insane. 13 hours a day in a lifeless room with screwed up strangers and a bullying forum leader with their watchful accomplices. People walked out throughout the weekend... read more

Simply put, Landmark Education is an organization with one of the highest levels of integrity I've ever come across. I have taken their entire curriculum and can tell you that they are committed to everyone's freedom, full self expression, and personal power. read more