Testimonials

“I learned a lot about myself and my wife of over 25 years, and our dynamics. The one-on-one portions with Michelle were truly magical and showed me how we could communicate meaningfully on a daily basis.” ~C.M.

“We have made significant progress that had not been achieved using any other resource. We are still applying the tools we learned even after the workshop is over, and continue to have successes. Your class had a strong, positive effect on our marriage, thank you!” ~ Barbara Craver

“Today was exactly what we expected and very much met our needs! Michelle was so reassuring and made us feel so comfortable. It has only been one week since we attended the workshop, and my husband and I are already seeing the benefits from the workshop and the tools we learned. The workshop was very beneficial and I definitely recommend it to all couples!” ~Lori Stouffer

“This was a great workshop and worth every penny. We are coming away with useful and practical tools to implement in daily life, in a non-threatening format. I feel more heard and understood than I ever have before by my husband. Thank you!“ ~ Claire Federico

“Today’s curriculum was fantastic. Michelle Joy is a wonderful instructor and I really enjoyed how she presented and discussed the topics. I highly recommend this workshop to many other couples that I know. Top notch and 2 thumbs up!” ~ Art Federico

“The Couples Institute Communication Workshop was absolutely wonderful and I am so happy that my husband and I were able to attend. This will undoubtedly change your marriage in the most positive way! You will gain knowledge on how to grow and rebuild connection with your partner and break old patterns of ineffective communication. I absolutely loved it! Michelle is kind and clear in her teaching.” ~Julie Taylor

“I was fairly apprehensive before we went to the workshop, because I don’t like to share feelings in public, so it was a relief to find out that I wouldn’t have to. The day was at times intense and at other times fun. My partner and I explored some issues that have been dogging us for years and learned new ways of dealing with them. Michelle provided some very helpful insights into what gets in the way of us communicating with each other, as well as some tips for how to solve problems rationally, rather than allowing our reactivity to get in the way. Highly recommend it to couples at any stage of a relationship!” ~ Martha S.

“My husband and I found the Couples Communication Workshop to be terrific. Michelle is a great teacher and made us both feel very comfortable – it was wonderful to know that none of the couples would be asked to process or practice the exercises in front of the group. We not only felt good about the issue we processed and negotiated at the workshop, but also had an extremely wonderful outcome when we applied what we learned at home. Take the workshop! Even with a reluctant partner, we both got very much out of the day.”
~Stacey S.

“As a result of attending the Couples Communication Workshop, we learned a lot about conflict resolution, and truly understanding each other. We left the workshop with a positive view and outlook on our relationship. Absolutely take the workshop! It is worth your time.”
~Mike K.

“Michelle’s communication workshop provides a fundamental understanding about how we as humans respond emotionally to various situations. Coming to the class with an open mind allows you to learn about your significant other and about yourself in a one-on-one setting. Everyone can benefit from this class – whether you’ve been dating a few months or been married for many years. The class has helped me to understand my spouse’s perspective on life and our relationship is improving continuously because of it. We have an excellent set of tools to fall back on when things get a little rough. Thank you Michelle!” ~Christina N.

”As a result of attending your Couples Communication Workshop, we have made significant progress that had not been achieved using any other resource. We are still applying the tools we learned even after the workshop is over, and continue to have successes. Your class had a strong, positive effect on our marriage, thank you!”
~Barbara Craver

“Terrific workshop! I learned a lot about myself and my wife of over 25 years, and our dynamics. The one-on-one portions with Michelle were truly magical and showed me how we could communicate meaningfully on a daily basis.” ~C.M

“My husband and I have attended years of couple’s counseling, with very little progress. After attending this Communication Workshop, we had a clear idea of what we were both contributing to the ‘dance of anger’ that was our pattern. We are continuing to use the workbook and the tools, and have seen a lot of improvement in very little time. Thank you Michelle!” ~ Andrea E. Philadelphia, PA

“The Communication Workshop was absolutely wonderful and I am so happy that my husband and I were able to attend. This will undoubtedly change your marriage in the most positive way! You will gain knowledge on how to grow and rebuild connection with your partner and break old patterns of ineffective communication. I absolutely loved it! Michelle is kind and clear in her teaching.” ~Julie Taylor

“I appreciate the deep experience and understanding of the Enneagram that Michelle offered. The class was excellent. Do it, it’s worth every dollar.” ~ Ingrid Falk

“I attended Michelle’s Enneagram class with my husband. I can’t think of anything I would change about it– it was super helpful and an informative way to learn about each other. You will learn a lot about yourself and other people that you are in relationship with. Go!” ~Bonnie Regan

“I loved the Enneagram class so much! My colleagues and I are still constantly talking about it!” -A.F.

“This Enneagram class is worth every penny – it validates who you are in a positive way.” ~B.N.

“The Enneagram Class was really helpful and practical. I was concerned it may not apply to me as I don’t work with couples much, but Michelle showed us all how to incorporate the theories into our individual practices and lives. It was a fun day of learning about myself and how to help others!” ~Cindy Sibley

“This was an extremely helpful class for both professional and personal development. Michelle is a very knowledgable leader; her understanding of the Enneagram, mixed with her experience as a couples therapist, made it easy to understand how to be helpful to each of the types.” ~S.D.

“The class was fun and useful! It gave excellent structure to consider core human behaviors.” ~Anonymous

“I loved learning about the different Enneagram Types and seeing how I could use them in my MFT practice. It was a fun, interesting day!” ~Debb Y.

“Do it! It’s a great overview, you will learn a lot. I highly recommend bringing your partner, close friend or family!” ~Cat H.

“I so enjoyed Michelle’s Enneagram Class and her knowledge! I highly recommend it to therapists to use it as a tool in helping more clients.” ~ Sonia Paz, MFT

“Michelle’s Enneagram Class was very informative, engaging and interesting. I will definitely be using this in therapy to help clients gain more self awareness.” ~Sabina Harris

“Michelle’s daylong Enneagram course provided me with a valuable tool in my work with couples and for my own relationship. You will be surprised how much you resonate with your type or how well a type describes your partner!” ~ Julia Pinsky

“I took two enneagram trainings from Michelle and they did not disappoint! I highly recommend her trainings to counselors, therapists, coaches and couples. Her training style of going through the different Enneagram types with updated information, question and answer format, videos and discussion from attendees was worthwhile. She is a guru in the enneagram and each training focuses on a deeper knowledge of the types.” ~B.R.

“I attended Michelle’s Enneagram class with my husband. I can’t think of anything I would change about it– it was super helpful and an informative way to learn about each other. You will learn a lot about yourself and other people that you are in relationship with. Go!” ~Bonnie Regan

“I loved your Introduction to the Enneagram Class! The in-depth discussions and tools provided me with more than enough information to work on myself and my relationships.” ~Brooke

“Michelle led my team at Facebook through an Enneagram workshop, and helped each of us to understand our types and how they might affect how we respond to different situations at work. The session was really enlightening for each of us participating, and we came out of it feeling like we understood ourselves better and understood how our unique personality traits informed our work.” ~ Ali Price, Facebook, Inc.

“Bringing Michelle in for the enneagram workshop was a unique and insightful experience during our team offsite. We left with a better understanding of ourselves and how we can best partner with each other (where we shine, how to support each other through the different challenges, etc). Michelle facilitated a conversation where we were able to dive deep, ask each other questions that we normally wouldn’t, and inspire us to keep our different enneagram types in mind throughout the rest of our offsite/partnering together after the offsite. It was a great experience where we could let our guards down and get to know each other. I would definitely consider doing this workshop with future teams/offsites.” ~Jashleen Singh, Google, Inc

“I wanted to reach out and thank you so, so much for the amazing workshop yesterday. The team and I all enjoyed ourselves tremendously. I learned so much, and I know I wasn’t the only one.”
~Aimee Fields-Reed, Starland School of Music, Alameda

“I’m so glad my team had the opportunity to connect through the unique experience of Enneagram Training with Michelle Joy. We are all still talking about our types, it really made an impact! Not only was it fun and interactive, but I have a significantly better understanding of the strengths, challenge areas and ways I can be supportive of each participant as a supervisor. Multiple attendees have expressed they’ve found themselves using the information learned about one another to work together more effectively in the time since our training. I am grateful for the rare experiences that create long-lasting harmony amongst the staff, and the Enneagram Training with Michelle Joy was certainly one of those experiences. Thank you Michelle!” ~Tiffany Douglas, Wellness Retreat Recovery Center, San Jose, CA

“Michelle taught the Enneagram to our organization and it was incredibly well received. One of our participants wrote, ‘Her clarity about the enneagram types and how best to work with each one [was what I liked best about the training]. She is a very sincere and thoughtful presenter – and I imagine the same as a therapist.’ I recommend Michelle’s Enneagram training to anyone looking to learn more about the Enneagram and how to best utilize it with their clients in therapy.” – Bracha Poliakoff, LCSW-C

“What a wonderful course! I was so impressed with Michelle’s skills as an Enneagram teacher/presenter and as a therapist. Absolutely one of the top Enneagram courses I have ever taken!” ~Karen Karvonen

“This is the sort of stuff that you want all couples to know. Michelle’s synthesis is the best application of the Enneagram to intimate relationships that I am aware of.” ~Rezzan Huseyin, The Practical Enneagram Podcaster

“Michelle Joy’s “Couples and the Enneagram” course provided me with extremely valuable tools to utilize when working with couples. Combining developmental concepts with practical application, this course increased both my competence and confidence with using the Enneagram with couples. Michelle’s expertise as a therapist and as an Enneagram practitioner shine through in her excellent teaching and her gentle presence. I highly recommend this fabulous course!” ~Mary Wright, Certified Enneagram Coach

“Michelles workshop is practical and interesting for clinicians or anyone interested in learning more about couples work with the Enneagram! The interventions were very helpful in terms of tools that can be used right away with clients in my practice.” ~Maya Anderson, MFT

“Michelle’s Couples & The Enneagram concepts are interesting and very useful approaches that are not common knowledge. Her methods for relationships are clear, deep, practical and to the point.” ~Jack Labanauskas, Enneagram Monthly Magazine

“I just watched the webinar that Michelle did for the Couples Institute. It was just fantastic. She is a gifted teacher!” ~Dr. Deborah Russo, Psy.D

“Michelle’s Enneagram course provided me with a valuable tool in my work with couples and for my own relationship. You will be surprised how much you resonate with your type or how well a type describes your partner!” ~Julia Pinsky, MFT

“This was an extremely helpful class for both professional and personal development. Michelle is a very knowledgeable leader; her understanding of the Enneagram, mixed with her experience as a couples therapist, made it easy to understand how to be helpful to each of the types.”

“Michelle is a vibrant, compassionate and very knowledgeable therapist. In addition to her many years of experience, she offers couples and individuals so many opportunities to grow stronger, happier, and more authentically themselves.”   ~Gail Gabriel, MFT

“Michelle is a highly skilled teacher. Her style is clear, informative and well paced. I particularly like the way she models excellent communication skills by encouraging audience participation. On many occasions I have heard other couples therapists attribute their confidence in teaching this process to the clarity and detail of Michelle’s presentation.”    ~Nancy St. John, Marriage & Relationship Counselor in Ireland

“I am a much better and more capable couples therapist as a result of your great teaching. I had a good overview when I started, but not a sense of exactly how to put it all into practice. You really were great at giving all of us the deeper level knowledge and skill development to practice the model well.”  ~ Richard Litvak

• Superb presentation
• Very concise, clear, practical and well-presented and explained
• Super informative
• Solid and knowledgeable
• Very clear, useful information to use with high conflict couples
• Well spoken and presenter quite knowledgeable about subject matter
• Very active and very knowledgeable