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Comments from professionals about trainings offered by Therapeutic Options, Inc.

"Mr. Partie's openness, humor and teaching style was very effective in training our staff to be trainers… He has energized our trainers to continually be thinking of the patient as a person with needs, hopes, and dreams and to provide outstanding care. The teaching materials for instructors and participants are well organized and easily implemented. His focus on the person and the importance of maintaining the therapeutic / helping alliance in deescalating aggressive behavior perfectly meshes with our using recovery and psychiatric rehabilitation models of care for persons diagnosed with mental illness."
- Gail Lascik, APRN, BC and Stella Raulston, RN3; Eastern State Hospital
Medical Lake, WA

"As a recently certified T.O. trainer, I was very impressed with the consistent Positive Behavioral Support approach to supporting individuals with developmental disability who may have challenging behaviors. Our trainer, Michael, was engaging and obviously qualified to offer this client-centered and humane approach to reducing violence and injury within a variety of service milieus. We are proud to include Therapeutic Options as one of our agency's trainings."
-Rich Carpenter, M.Ed., Senior Manager, HowardCenter Developmental Services
Burlington, VT

"Having served more than 30 years in the Human Services field, I absolutely dreaded “another” state required, “new and improved” behavior intervention training program. Even the programs labeled, “Positive Approaches” left much to be desired compared to my idea of what works in the real world with people, with or without disabilities. Michael Partie renewed my faith! His deep and sincere understanding of human needs is reflected in every part of his Therapeutic Options training material. The model exudes “Best Practice.” Mr. Partie’s warm, unpretentious delivery style exemplifies the principles of therapeutic intervention. His focus on meeting the needs of those we serve, safe and effective interactions, and his humane and practical approach paves the way to success in helping people with behavior challenges or supporting those in crisis. I am motivated and inspired by Mr. Partie to pass the essence of his teachings to every person who serves in a therapeutic capacity within my company. Likewise, I highly recommend him to others in need of an intervention program that works!"
-Lora Rose, Director of Staff Training and Development, Community Alternative, Inc. Virginia Beach, VA

"I found [Therapeutic Options] system to be an excellent blend of crisis intervention techniques and positive behavior supports... [Therapeutic Options] emphasizes the importance of a strong relationship between the person and the staff providing services. Michael Partie’s course addresses this relationship, especially when a person is in crisis. I was impressed by how each section of the training focused, not on the “behavior” as a separate entity, but on the person in crisis. I highly recommend this training to anyone who works with persons with developmental disabilities."
-Barry A. Seaver, District Coordinator, MP-NN Community Services Board

"Philosophically, [Therapeutic Options] reflects the Psychiatric Rehabilitation ideals of patient and staff choice, respect, and least intrusive interventions; it emphasizes skills in predicting problematic behavior... and the physical interventions are easy to remember and safe for both patients and staff... Mr. Partie presented himself as an exceptionally knowledgeable, caring and creative trainer. His positive attitude and enthusiasm made a deep and lasting impression on us all. [We were] extremely impressed by Therapeutic Options and Mr. Partie's obvious commitment to creating a climate of respect for all those with special needs..." 
-Marilyn Siebold, MS., Director of Training and Staff Development, Delaware Psychiatric Center

"...a unique ability to communicate not only concepts but physical applications...this was the first time I truly understood both components of crisis intervention and how to effectively and safely resolve a violent encounter. The methods are sound, simple, and humane..."
-Scott Daner, M.A., Therapist in private practice

"I believe this program fills an important niche that has been left unexplored in the overall field of crisis intervention techniques... In all, I cannot recommend the Therapeutic Options program highly enough. I believe it offers the unique opportunity to not only prevent potentially dangerous situations in general, but also promotes safe and respectful intervention during behavioral emergencies."
-Ira T. Kedson, Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist

"...I have done [crisis prevention and management] training for the last 15 years which has exposed me to a large number of other such trainers, and a variety of curricula.... [Mr. Partie] has the best understanding of, and ability to teach, effective body use of any trainer I have seen, bar none..."
-Susan Pfadt, M.A., M.S.Ed., Behavior Analyst Supervisor, Delaware Division of Developmental Disabilities Services

“I came to the training with close to 30 years of experience working in psychiatric settings with adults and adolescents. Currently, as a manager/administrator working with adjudicated adolescents with significant mental/behavioral health issues, I was looking for resources that could capture and pass on to others in my organization some of the essence of what I have learned in regards to the understanding of human behavior and promoting change…Therapeutic Options reinforced my own orientation to empowering techniques and I feel will benefit others as well. The strategies employed are based on sound behavioral techniques while viewing the whole person. I highly recommend this training regardless of your years of experience.”
-Rick Thomas, Director, Allentown Secure Treatment Unit, Allentown, Pennsylvania

"...Participants...consistently report being impressed with the sincere concern for their welfare and for the welfare of the clients they serve. The emphasis on safety and respect at all levels enabled them to return to their service settings better able to understand aggression and how it can be prevented... Mr. Partie possesses a warm, humorous and non-threatening teaching style that allows participants to feel safe learning unfamiliar and intimidating material. His patience and insight enable him to be an outstanding teacher and trainer."
-Julia Pearce, MSW, Executive Director, Placement Review Board & Human Rights Committee Chair, State of Delaware

"Mr. Partie's expertise in the field of behavioral strategy is evident in his presentation skills, demonstration of techniques and the modeling of practical skills. His ability to adapt to participants' learning styles was also evident. I am sure you will find his knowledge and skills helpful to your organization."
- Khalid Asad, Training Administrator, Delaware Division of Developmental Disabilities Services

"The Therapeutic Options training course is a "must have" for everyone who works with special needs individuals. Instead of learning important crisis management skills the hard way, I strongly recommend taking this course!"
-Donna Donnelly, Program Director, Access Services. Ft. Washington, Pennsylvania

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