Bears Kaufman
“To describe in words the ultimate amazement I experience when listening to what he believes and teaches here at the Institute is an honor for me. To be a part of his life as a student has been a dream I never imagined possible. He is the most courageous man I have ever known or read about. When I think of the quote Stand up for what you believe in even if you are standing alone, I think of Bears.”Andres Valenzuela-Tyson, Chef, PA
“A fabulous teacher and example of belief and persistence in going for what you want pays off.”Bernadette Williams, Program Development, WA
“A master teacher filled with love, warmth, and passion. I am my best me when he is teaching.”Sue Kirck, Educator/ Searcher, CT
“”Joyful, energetic, warm-hearted. He’s a master teacher, a cutting edge thinker, and a radical human being. Many more people on our planet can climb their own mountains to shine from their summit as he does so brightly.””Leeza Steindorf, Peace Educator/ Fundraising Practitioner, Germany
“I am amazed and excited about everything you know and share. You are an inspiration. Thank you so much.”Shayu Talbot, Community Service Worker, Canada
“I just so love Bears’ flexibility. I just find this the juiciest part of attending programs – the off-curriculum, fast-paced changes of questions, and looking at beliefs in a new way is so exciting. I feel like my brain is dancing! Zoom!”Amy MacDonald, Sales Rep, California
“Bears’ manner of teaching invites me to stretch myself in the deepest way possible. This style is intense and challenging, while also being clearly anchored in love and the deepest respect for each person present”Cindy Terlazzo, Student, Pennsylvania
Samahria Kaufman
“What a riot! No one can answer a question quite like this woman! Fabulous!”Debbie Hills, Student, New York
“I love Samahria’s style of presentation. The love and acceptance is so apparent and all with a sense of humor that makes the learning easier for me.”Kate Henderson, Visual Retail Consultant, United Kingdom
Raun K. Kaufman
“A socratian mind with fun and sparkle. Fantastically present and brilliant attitude.”Helen Cherry, Artist, A.T. Teacher, Mom, United Kingdom
“He’s one of the sharpest people that walk on this planet.”Claudia Stein-Carr, Homemaker And Son-Rise Mom, United Kingdom
“He has such a gracious way of getting the message across and keeping the class moving with energy and love. Very dynamic style of facilitating.”Alyssa Bantle, Trainer, Soon To Be Business English Instructor, IL
“Raun’s congenial manner and robust sense of humor combined with his keen intellect make classes with him riveting. He has an extraordinary ability to clarify the heart of any subject with laser sharp clarity and endearing wit.”Leeza Steindorf, Peace Educator/ Fundraising Practitioner, Germany
“Can you have an attitude of a Lepricon? There is something so playful and impish about him and yet his brilliance trumps all as it is done with such awe and love.”Nancy Haas, Realtor/ Writer, PA
“Raun is a fantastic teacher! The energy and love he brings into the room is out of this world. He has an excellent way of helping people by stating what he sees without any judgment at all. He is extremely disarming.”Asges Leth, Head of Logistics Dept., Denmark
“Raun’s ability to teach the technical aspects of The Option Process® Dialogue is amazing! He dissects the dialogue into a whole maze of connections and roads you can follow. He is truly a teacher of this process.”Jennie Linthorst, Poetry Therapist, California
Clyde Haberman
“Excellent, good in the mentoring attitude, in explaining effectiveness of questions, in analyzing, coaching and guiding.”Ria van Rooyen, Sports Physician, Netherlands
“An old friend with blaze of love, wisdom and joy who teaches from and with his heart.”Sidney Falthzik, Collaborative Mentor, MA
“What a wonderfully authentic human being. Gentle yet assertive and always gets to the bottom of beliefs without the process being challenging.”Dianne Donahue, Owner Horse Drawn Carriage Company, Canada
“You are brilliant and warm. I feel at ease with you teaching because your love for the class is so palpable.”Paisley Hillegeist, Homemaker, Connecticut
“Your relaxed, easy, gentle attitude and razor sharp responses were amazing. Seeing the attitude manifesting so solidly is inspiring to me.”Liz Zawada, Son-Rise Program Mom, New York
Beverly Haberman
“She continues to exude love in a way that one cannot help feeling warm, very comfortable and accepted in her presence.”Bernadette Williams, Program Development, WA
“Razor-sharp and sweet as anything.”Claudia Stein-Carr, Homemaker And Son-Rise Mom, United Kingdom
“She was funny, warm and just wonderful. It is so easy to listen to her and she shares great examples and stories.”Alyssa Bantle, Trainer, Soon To Be Business English Instructor, IL
“Beverly’s gentle style helped me see how I can be with my family and friends to help them open up, so that we can have deeper relationships.”Richard Lord, Software, California
“Crystal clear, great energy, a natural teacher. I never tire of her classes – she always brings a fresh perspective.”Joellyn Kopecky, Psychic/Medium/Healer, New York
Stan Cohen
“Excellent teacher, with humor, joyful, giving good practice exercise.”Ria van Rooyen, Sports Physician, Netherlands
“A living invitation to love, learn and live the mentoring life and the Option Dialogue Process.”Sidney Falthzik, Collaborative Mentor, MA
“I enjoy Stan for his loving directness. He demonstrates his joy for The Option Process.”Dan Hegerich, Wellness Coach, Arizona
“Stan made it safe to practice and showed a lot of warmth and acceptance for his students.”Joan Newton, Teacher, California