Participant feedback received from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Intensives in Vancouver, July 7-10 and Edmonton, July 14-17, 2009:

“Best workshop I’ve ever attended.”

“An amazing four days.”

“Dr. Burns is very inspirational. It has renewed my passion for my profession.”

“I’m so excited to start using the info learned in my personal and professional life. I have come away more enlightened!”

“The techniques we’ve learned and the opportunity to practice are amazing and life changing, both personally and professionally. Dr. Burns was so generous with his time, a truly giving and caring man.“

“Excellent, enlightening and an amazing experience!”

“This course was exceptional in every way.”

“Dr. Burns was an excellent presenter. Even with the long days, I was able to be excited about staying for every minute.”

“David made a very serious and potentially hard to learn practice fun and much easier than it could have been. I appreciate his humanity and humor.”

“Everything about his training was fantastic; both professionally and personally. The facility was perfect and I felt the training was seamless.”

“I have loved every minute of this course. I feel very privileged to have been a part of this exciting opportunity. Best workshop I have ever been to. Dr. Burns is phenomenal. A great inspiration on many levels.”

“Dr. Burns… gentle, humorous, sincere, engaging and unique.”

“A master presenter. I loved all of it.”

“This workshop has changed my outlook on life.”

“A wonderfully engaging presentation that really exemplifies the knowledge, wisdom and humanism that Dr. Burns embodies.”

“Very approachable. Inspiring. I did not want the workshop to end.”

“Dr. Burns openness was refreshing.”

“Thanks Jack, truly a class act! I love the way you helped make it better and how you responded to the needs of Dr. Burns and the group.”

“I am really excited about going back to work and using what I have learned of the past four days. Thanks you for your inspiring work and your incredible humility!”

“Thank you to Jack for bringing together such a valuable service for the mental health profession!”

“The most outstanding workshop I have ever attended!”

“I appreciate your genuine approach in the workshop, the stories, your humor and sincerity really dominated.”

“Amazing. Incredible. Excellent workshop, this is the best workshop I have ever been to. I would love to attend again. Wonderful, lots of great humor!”

“I can’t imagine anyone being more caring about our learning, or more effective as a teacher.”

“Awesome conference. Will recommend to coworkers to attend! Best workshop I have attended in the last four years. New skills, tools and learning.”

“Good balance between teaching and practice. Excellent role modeling and mentorship.”

“Dr. Burns fires me up and I just want to get back and put these tools into practice.”

“After 15 years of addictions work I was so ready for new material. Outstanding.”

“I am sincerely grateful to Dr. Burns for his generosity of spirit and willingness to share his profound knowledge and compassion.”

“There are no words to describe my appreciation of your presence, honesty and humanness.”

“Best seminar by far! Very good information and presented so well. I love the use of humor!”

“The training has been invaluable. As a first timer, I understand now why people keep coming back for more. There is so much to learn!”

“Terrific presentation. It was great how much time he utilizes. Dr. Burns must be exhausted!”

“Dr. Burns, I was blown away with your energy level and your availability during breaks, free time, etc. No other lecturer has ever been so open and available at any conference I have ever been to. “

“Dr Burns, your humanity and openness spoke to me most, because I would not except this from someone with your experience and achievements.”

“Thanks for putting this workshop together Jack! Your are providing opportunities for professional development that are top notch, that we would not otherwise have.”

“Thanks Jack. Working with Dr. Burns is such a gift and has been truly life transforming. Thank you so much for your hard work in making these opportunities available to so many people. I am truly grateful!”

“I found this intensive to be more helpful than most of my graduate courses put together.”

“The content of training is fantastic; the warm human, humble, humorous style of presenter was seductive and supported the content.”

“I feel grateful and privileged to have had the opportunity to have been part of this group.”

“Thanks so much for a wonderful four day workshop! I have never attended a more useful workshop relevant to my practice. I look forward to attending more of your workshops in the future!”

“Amazing workshop! Dr. Burns is a fabulous teacher. His compassion and caring is inspiring. Please repeat the workshop.”