Testimonials
Endorsement from the Founder of Rock & Water
"Connected Self is helping Ivan and Tim fulfill their dream which is helping young people making the right choices in life and helping them to become authentic, happy persons connected to life, their inner self and the people they are with"
"Both men have excellent qualities. Tim is excellent trainer with a big heart experienced in working with boys and girls at risk. Ivan is a very dedicated psychologist with great insight in young people and the problems they are facing nowadays in our rapidly changing world."
"Together they make an excellent team. They have the desire, qualities and strength to make positive changes in young people."
"I fully recommend Tim and Ivan to everyone, schools and organisations that is looking for someone capable and not afraid to go for the challenge and make positive changes in young people."
Mr. Freerk Ykema
Director Gaduka Institute (Netherlands)
Author/Presenter of the International Rock & Water program
"Connected Self is helping Ivan and Tim fulfill their dream which is helping young people making the right choices in life and helping them to become authentic, happy persons connected to life, their inner self and the people they are with"
"Both men have excellent qualities. Tim is excellent trainer with a big heart experienced in working with boys and girls at risk. Ivan is a very dedicated psychologist with great insight in young people and the problems they are facing nowadays in our rapidly changing world."
"Together they make an excellent team. They have the desire, qualities and strength to make positive changes in young people."
"I fully recommend Tim and Ivan to everyone, schools and organisations that is looking for someone capable and not afraid to go for the challenge and make positive changes in young people."
Mr. Freerk Ykema
Director Gaduka Institute (Netherlands)
Author/Presenter of the International Rock & Water program
School Testimonials
"The facilitator, Tim Brenton related well to the students and developed an excellent working relationship with a group of students that displayed extreme behaviours and had complex needs."
"The students behaviour improved throughout the program and by the end of the program, the students displayed more co-operative and socially acceptable behaviour."
"I highly recommend this program and its delivery. I will use the techniques used in this program with other students. It has provided me with other ways of dealing with complex students."
Tina Saccoia
School Counsellor
Gepps Cross Primary School
"The facilitator, Tim Brenton related well to the students and developed an excellent working relationship with a group of students that displayed extreme behaviours and had complex needs."
"The students behaviour improved throughout the program and by the end of the program, the students displayed more co-operative and socially acceptable behaviour."
"I highly recommend this program and its delivery. I will use the techniques used in this program with other students. It has provided me with other ways of dealing with complex students."
Tina Saccoia
School Counsellor
Gepps Cross Primary School
1-Day Workshop Testimonials
"The Rock & Water training was a lot of fun but also raised some great points that can be easily transferred into our work environment" | SL (Youth Support Worker)
"The Rock & Water workshop was great. The concept behind it is fabulous and I learnt a stack, even though it was only skimming the surface of what its all about. Not only is it useful in working with young people, but everyday life." | NS (Youth Worker)
"Had a great time at the workshop and definitely learnt a lot. I think its all stuff that can be put into practice with the kids I work with." | ET (Youth Worker)
"As a Supervisor, I'm really happy about how you are promoting the program to have a role in residential facilities for young people and I think it has the potential to positively affect work practices." | CJ (Supervisor)
"I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed yesterday, it was extremely informative and I think all youth workers should attend your workshop. I left the training feeling very positive and have expressed my interest on furthering my knowledge in the Rock & Water program. I hope on day I can assist in sharing my knowledge with other staff and young people." | KC (Youth Support Worker)
"The Rock & Water training was a lot of fun but also raised some great points that can be easily transferred into our work environment" | SL (Youth Support Worker)
"The Rock & Water workshop was great. The concept behind it is fabulous and I learnt a stack, even though it was only skimming the surface of what its all about. Not only is it useful in working with young people, but everyday life." | NS (Youth Worker)
"Had a great time at the workshop and definitely learnt a lot. I think its all stuff that can be put into practice with the kids I work with." | ET (Youth Worker)
"As a Supervisor, I'm really happy about how you are promoting the program to have a role in residential facilities for young people and I think it has the potential to positively affect work practices." | CJ (Supervisor)
"I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed yesterday, it was extremely informative and I think all youth workers should attend your workshop. I left the training feeling very positive and have expressed my interest on furthering my knowledge in the Rock & Water program. I hope on day I can assist in sharing my knowledge with other staff and young people." | KC (Youth Support Worker)
