Testimonials

"Fantastic, awesome, incredible, and effective is how I describe our professional Son-Rise outreach with Jeannene Christie. Jeannene recently came to our home to work with our seven year-old son Adam. Adam immediately responded to Jeannene's energy, enthusiasm, and loving attitude."

"Jeannene was a wealth of information and helped us with techniques and new game ideas which inspired our son to really improve in the short time she was here. Jeannene's experience, training, and true love for children came shining through. I highly recommend Ms. Christie to all parents who share the dream and belief that our children can achieve everything!"

Gratefully
Col Benjamin B. Farrell - Son-Rise Dad of Adam

"It is a pleasure to write about Jeannene Christie. She is a positive, compassionate, and loving person. She finds joy in any given moment. She opens the door from helplessness into freedom and acceptance as she tunes in and magnifies my daughter Elizabeth’s strengths. She grows Elizabeth’s happiness like roses in a garden. She can be your child’s best friend at the soul level."

"On a second to second basis, Jeannene models values that are important for lifelong success such as responsibility, gratitude and creativity. She knows that each special individual is gifted, extremely sensitive and requires multilevel attendance and responses in order to stimulate growth and development."

"Her intervention is critical for awakening your child’s initiation’s skills. Jeannene is a dedicated, enthusiastic, and energetic friend to us. She helps children be all they can be. I feel confident in providing my greatest recommendation for Jeannene Christie."

Krystyna May –Son-Rise Mom of Elizabeth

Here I am (on the left) with Elizabeth in her playroom. Elizabeth is 13 years old and has autism. This is another example (see the Philosophy page for the first example) of Elizabeth showing an extraordinary level of engagement which is not typical for her. More typically, she spends her time lying down and starring off or saying "bye" to people who try to engage with her.

This happened after we had been playing the dancing ribbon game. At first I am joining Elizabeth. Then she very quietly she says something like "It's slippery" while wiping the mat. The beauty of joining is that I am totally present when she says this and therefore hear her whisper.

As you can see, she is completely delighted that I hear, celebrate and respond to what she says. The lesson here is to listen carefully to special individuals...they have lots to say and it helps to enter their world to hear them.

"It was wonderful to have Jeannene be a part of Tom's fantastic Son-Rise Program®. Tom adored Jeannene. With excitement, he looked forward to his sessions with her especially because of her creativity. She would bring fun props into the playroom, like camping equipment, which Tom loved."

"Jeannene helped us expand our creativity and really go for gold in helping Tom's imagination and attention span. Jeannene is warm, kind, loving and very accepting and at the same time brings super humor to any Son-Rise Program®."

Jackie Sherlock - Son-Rise Mom of Tom

"Jeannene loves my son Johnny as she would her own."

Tracy Edwards-Kroitoru Mom of Johnny

"Jeannene is overflowing with love and creativity! Every time she enters the playroom, you know miracles will happen! David's face lights up with the most amazing smile every time we mentioned her name."

Kathy DeCastro - Son-Rise Mom of David

"Way back in 1998, we were blessed to meet Jeannene. Blake and Jeannene have had many adventures since then – biking, skateboarding, camping, dinner parties and endless opportunities to love, play, learn and laugh. Here they are, in 2009, at Blake’s Graduation Ceremony. Believe in the Unbelievable! Jeannene, you are a diamond. Thank you for shining our way."

Big love from Blake and Sandy