Carolyn,
All of a sudden my life has turned around. After meeting with you I was was finally able to leave. I've moved into my apartment and filed divorce proceedings. It's nervy and scary, but I feel refreshed, excited and inspired. I want to thank you! I've told everyone I know how much you have helped me. In only two sessions you gave me the courage to do what I've been wanting to do for some time now. You are a wonderful woman.

Tammy
Denver, CO.

I followed your suggestions on a career problem and ended up negotiating a deal that set me in a great office for one year, rent free. That same suggestion completely changed my relationship with an attorney I was working with; instead of him being in a one-up position, using Carolyn-suggested communication and assertiveness - we are now equals and friends. Rather than be intimidated by his aggressiveness, I just tell him to shape up or shut up, depending on the circumstance...AND HE DOES!!

Thank you a million times over. You helped me find within myself an entirely new and better person. What a gift! I am so lucky to know you. You have my permission to use this letter in any publication.

Sincerely,
Lynn B.,
Attorney at Law

To Whom It May Concern:
Carolyn Bushong is the best and the brightest of therapists nationwide! I enjoyed my incredible learning experience with her. The people Carolyn meets and works with always have an exciting, challenging and wonderful
experience.

Dear Carolyn,
For years I've carried around the article you wrote about men's rights.  When I read it, I thought, "Finally a woman who understands me."  That's what brought me into your office.  Thanks for your help in straightening out my life!

Roger
Denver, Colorado

Carolyn,
Hi--wanted to first of all thank you for changing my life around. Your book was what initially inspired me--I related so much.  I couldn't believe it, I felt like you were following me. Anyway, it was the counseling that truly turned my life around.   I like your way of counseling.  You are so direct...you don't caretake and you don't support client dependency.  Basically, you don't encourage the "woe is
me" attitudes.  You were aware of the sickest relationship I've ever had.  God, I look back now and can't believe I was in it as long as I was:  I probably still would be, had I never called you.  I still get upset when my mother drinks but I don't let it eat me alive like it did.  She is a very weak person and I can't change that.  Confronting my father in your office was something I never thought I could do.  I love & respect my father very much...as a father..he truly knows how badly he screwed up in his "discipline" techniques.  Anyway, last you knew I was dating "5" guys and calling the shots.  I finally felt good about myself and when it rained it poured!  I am getting married in 4 months--we just celebrated 1 yr. 4 mo. anniversary.

Thanks,
Tammy

To Whom It May Concern:
Practicing as an intern with Carolyn Bushong this summer has given me an opportunity to learn
with a top rate expert in the field.  I am impressed with the effectiveness of the 8-step model
designed by Carolyn.  The clients who are committed to the process have demonstrated
remarkable improvement.  Her focus and insight with some of the most resistant clients who later
became her most ardent "pupils" was inspiring for me to watch.

Carolyn is always "pushing the outer edge of the envelope" in her writing and has, like Gloria
Steinem, transcended hard-line feminism to include a human view of both men and women alike.
She also models what her beliefs are--testing her theories with reality.

More than anything else, I believe Carolyn is a committed professional--dedicated, energetic and
able to handle even difficult clients with a sense of composure and purpose.

This experience left me rejuvenated in myself.  I feel stronger, more peaceful, more self-assured as
a therapist--and more clear about who I am and what I really want for my life.

Sincerely,
Marilee
Denver, Colorado

Dear Carolyn,
Thanks seems like an insignificant word to express my feelings for the help you've given me.  The incredible healing that has taken place inside of me is due to your prodding and valuable insights.   My relationship with my father is like I've been given a huge new facet to my life.  This is more than a gift--it's just short of a miracle.

Keep telling clients that it is worth enduring fear and pain to finally reach a resolution.  Prior to this time I would never have believed that it was worth being so terrified to confront, to talk and to create a new relationship.

When I lost my mother, I felt I'd lost everything regarding family.  Now I have a parent again and the feeling of security that someone does really love and care about me is so incredible!

Thanks for being so smart and capable of helping.
Fondly,
Linda

Carolyn,
For ten years I've had an article of your which I had framed that appeared in the Rocky Mountain News titled "It's Time Men Stand Up and Say No!" (10-04-87).  This article touched me in a way no one else ever has, and in fact, influenced me to go back to school and get a degree in psychology.  I am now an L.P.C. with my interests in career and men's issues.

I just wanted to say thanks--you're doing good stuff (especially for men), and my respect and congrats for everything you have done.  You use your life very well!

BvG
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