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    5.0 (1 review)
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    Esalen Institute

    Esalen Institute

    3.8
    (305 reviews)
    60.3 mi
    $$$

    Expectations should be set toward summer camp. It's a little rustic, has a new-age vibe and a sense…read morethat people are trying to make this vision work. It's not cheap because it happens to be nestled into a prime location. Of course, camping elsewhere is an option. But to get to a break-even point, you must factor in clean sheets, hot shower, three square meals, and the fraternity of right-minded people. Then there are the workshops. They aren't for everybody. You'll need to shop around. I did a hiking workshop, was paired with a nice group of people from across the country, and led by an experienced and capable team. The "safety in numbers" concept adds value. We stayed in a queen bed w/ private bath and ocean view in a building called Rolf on a cliff above the baths. With the patio door cracked you could hear the ocean crash into the rocks below and feel a cool breeze all night long. It was unforgettable and as cozy as being rocked to sleep. We did heed some of the yelp comments, here are a few: (1) brought our own pillows, what was provided were flat; (2) brought our own blanket, comfier; (3) Brought our own soap and shampoo, liquid soap was provided; (4) Brought our own towels, didn't need them; and (5) brought our own coffee pot, the coffee at the lodge was good. We understood there were nicer rooms at higher price points; but we were happy with where we were. On cleanliness, I didn't see a problem. It just so happens I was in the military, have been around, and so my tolerance levels have been irreversibly affected. The meals were ok. I registered as an omnivore and it seems this group is subordinate to the vegetarian and vegan crowd. Some of these dishes were outside my immediate preference and so I became pleasantly surprised quite a few times. Good learning opportunity. Nice touch too with the section of fresh fruits and veggies on the side. Like others, I could go on and on. Overall, I highly recommend it!

    Esalen always changes, fluid like the ocean is how they would want me to state it…read more *bring your own blanket. The spare blankets are one grade hire than packing blankets. The blanket on the bed was a thin whatever felt like a Target dormitory special. *Bring your own towel or two, you won't regret it. *The food, some of the changes are good, the coconut yogurt is amazing (I'm not vegan.) The salad, miso, soft boiled eggs are gone. The bread bar isn't a party like it used to be, uninviting and cramped is how I would describe it now. The breakfast classic. eggs, potatoes, meat is now served, although it's comforting, it's not the steamed chard I came for. Since I can remember, people always rave about the food, how healthy they are eating, what their bowel movement was like. Now you can maintain your mundane eating habits if you desire. I appreciated breaking people out of their dietary boxes. There was some shitaki dishes that I really appreciated in the evenings. * At one point I was approached by a very large man wearing all black, he asked for my room key, "for my own safety" it was a security guard. I was sitting in front of the lodge talking with a friend. We had been in the lodge talking but left to avoid him because we wanted our space. Then we had to engage with him and proved we belonged there. I've been to Esalen maybe 15 times and that was a first for me. I did not like it. *im still really irked about having to weasel a face cradle for the massage tables at the baths every time I attend. The cradles mount are 10" in case you couldn't find anyone on the phone to answer that question in advance. At the front desk you SHOULD BE ABLE TO MAKE A DEPOSIT TO BORROW A FACE CRADLE. Hey Esalen, you have massage courses all the time, please instal a hand washing trough so we can sanitize like professionals. Esalen he's definitely priced out most of its massage students from getting a massage. Which is very ironic. I 100% just told a friend to take massage courses at Esalen the other day. You can't replace that foundation of education. Told him not to join the cult, just take the classes.

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    Special Education Advocate

    Special Education Advocate

    5.0
    (8 reviews)
    51.6 mi

    Hiring Adrienne as an educational advocate for my daughter has been the best decision for my family…read moreand my daughter's right to an education. In the spring, I started the IEP process for my child, with concerns about dyslexia, autism, and pencil grip. Fast forward to the beginning of the next school year, and my daughter had been escaping the classroom. Since this was an "emotional issue," not a learning one, I was concerned I would not ask the right questions to get her help with her anxiety at school. Enter hiring Adrienne. When Adrienne reviewed our spring evaluations, she noticed several missing tests. She pointed out that if my daughter scored low in this, they should have done follow-up testing for that. The testing they missed conveniently showed all of the early signs of dyslexia. By the end of our last IEP meeting, my daughter now has services tailored to how she needs to learn for her visual perceptual skills and phonological processing delays. Adrienne even fought for additional time and won, adding additional goals. Adrienne asks clarifying questions to the IEP team that I would not have thought to ask. She does so in a friendly, professional manner. If you are contemplating hiring an advocate, please call Adrienne!

    Adrienne has been amazing support for us during our son's IEP process and taking responsibility for…read morenavigating this difficult journey. She guided us along the way and made very good suggestions. She is responsive, trustworthy and dependable. I would recommend her to anyone who is struggling through school's IEP process and needs a competent education advocate. We are glad we found her!

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    Carrie Wollack Consulting

    Carrie Wollack Consulting

    5.0
    (2 reviews)
    27.3 mi

    I worked with Carrie about 6 months ago. My son was getting lots of negative feedback about his…read morebehavior at school. I hired Carrie to observe him, his environment and the teachers. She went in and gave both the teachers and our family suggestions and insights that were incredibly helpful and easy to implement. These have helped guide us in supporting our son and lessen the negative feedback. I also feel better equipped to be an advocate for my son and his learning style. Carrie is perfect in this role as she is able to bridge the communication gap between parent and teachers. Her style is upbeat, friendly and direct. Carrie is focused on what the child can do and what individual plan will help behavior improve. Her guidance helped both the teachers and I be less defensive so we could focus on positive ways to change challenging behaviors in my son's classroom.

    Carrie showed up in our lives when we needed her the most. Our son was having a very difficult time…read morein his preschool. There were only 2 teachers with up to 24 children in the classroom. That made it difficult to see what was causing the behaviors they were seeing. Carrie was able to come in and observe, taking detailed notes of what she was seeing. She compiled all of her notes and provided a very thorough, well-thoughout overview of what she saw as well as thoughtful advice and suggestions for us, as well as the teachers. I

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