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Pastor Book Robinson

What are THEY going to teach ME?

When I initially signed up for GROW, I was skeptical but cautiously optimistic. I wondered what would be transferable to my context as a Black man who has raised 16 adopted and foster children, been a Youth and Children’s Pastor, and coached for almost 20 years.

Not only did Rachel and Jill overcome my reservations, but they exceeded all that I could have hoped for from the training. The materials have exponentially increased my effectiveness as a parent, grandparent, mentor, coach, husband, and son.

The content is clear and easily applicable. For example, their wisdom on dysregulation has aided me with my grandchildren, friends’ children, and even with many adult relationships. I’ve been able to be far less reactive or irritated, and much more empathetic, caring, and understanding.

I cannot recommend GROW strongly enough. Children’s Ministry Leaders, Youth Pastors, and anyone working with children or youth need this training! And parents, no matter the age of their children, need to attend GROW.

Kevin Beck

At GROW I learned so many things that changed my thinking on how to best relate to and nurture my children. The impact of the teaching however, did not find its end inside the walls of my house.

I was so affected by these new concepts that I was able to share some of what I learned with my second family -  the fellow members of my crew on the fire department. As we rode in the truck one day, we were discussing a very hard situation where trust had been broken, a person had been wronged, and a clear rift had formed in a relationship. I was eager to mention to my crewmates how I had learned that even in the midst of a broken relationship, there is hope through the concept of rupture and repair. I loved sharing with them about the science behind the neural connections from a rupture in relationship and how those same connections can become even stronger when repair to the relationship is accomplished. I explained how when I (often) fail as a parent, husband, firefighter...etc. I am so grateful that there is always hope in the failure. Hope that has scientific evidence showing that the restoration of that relationship can bring a stronger bond in the neural connections than even existed beforehand. This concept has kept me going in some of my darkest hours and allowed me to hold firm to the belief in healing where before I may have found none. All of this, the significant shift in perspective and the hope that comes along with it, was brought to life in me by the opportunity I had to attend the GROW seminar.

I cannot recommend this training highly enough. Not only did it make me a better and more connected husband and father, but is has also increased my depth and understanding in all my relationships because of great teaching that shifted my perspective, and I'm so very grateful. The value of this course is vital for all parents who want what is best for their family, and the concepts can impact relationships far outside what may be anticipated by the learner, even to the point of affecting a hard nosed firefighter.