Testimonials

When my daughter told me about her joining the program with Wayne Meyers, I never dreamed it would be a life-changing experience for her. It has allowed her to share painful events that have taken place throughout her life that have, thus far affected her spirit and attitude more negatively than she was aware of. This program has enabled her to accept things in life that she has no control over and to concentrate on ways to make herself happy - something she does have control over. I’ve seen her struggle with these emotions for the last ten years which I’ve feared could hinder her relationships throughout the rest of her life. Although she will continue to struggle at times, she has now been given the confidence and tools through the program to face these issues, understand how they are impacting her, and change the way she deals with them. It’s been such a rewarding experience watching my daughter grow and mature throughout her participation in this program. I truly hope every student finds their way into this program – a program which has enabled my daughter to find herself.

Michelle R.

Students, staff and parents consistently praise the program, particularly noting students’ emotional growth and increased level of self-awareness. In addition, students’ values, self- esteem, connection to school and community, communication skills, character and decision-making process are all markedly improved. I have personally observed that students who complete the program gain a new commitment to self-improvement and realize this is only the beginning of their journey.

As a school, we have worked diligently to create a culture of kindness, compassion, courage and respect. In light of increased bullying concerns, the program has supported our mission by allowing students to recognize the impact of their actions on others.

Gregory J. Murtha
Principal, 
Connetquot High School

When I went for my Eagle Scout Board of Review I was asked, “What does the word reverent mean to you”? I responded that it means to respect others’ beliefs and to not treat them differently. This respect of others is the most important thing I learned through the program and I now approach life differently. No matter what the “problem” I encounter is, I look at it in a different mindset where this “problem” is not even a problem. I use quotes around the word “problem” because they do not exist. Problems are simply where we put the blame in a situation. If you read up to this far you are probably confused. That is expected. In order to understand what exactly I am saying, you must take Wayne Meyers program and change your life forever.

Thomas M.

When I said goodbye to you at my senior prom, it didn’t really hit me that that was probably the last chance I’d have to say thank you. When I first was put into your class, I was a mess to say the very least. I was already so deep into my depression and so very suicidal, hopeless, and just utterly broken. I remember you pestering me after class insisting you saw right through me. In all the years anyone in my life had known me, not a single one saw anything wrong. Not parents, family, friends, no one. I was completely and utterly alone in my sickness. I spent every night wishing someone would break into my grandmother’s home and just kill me. I had a plan you see. I planned to swallow a whole bottle of my grandmother’s pills. I had an outfit picked out. I had a song picked out that would play on my ipod when I was passing. A few days before the date you got your hold on me. A mere 4 or 5 days more and I would’ve been just another one of Connetquot’s beloved angels. The very darkest of days I was living and you reached out and dragged me out of Hell not caring how much I kicked and screamed the whole way. I remember thinking, “This man is going to ruin everything, he’s really not going to let this go”. I could not have been more naive and mistaken. You saved my life. You had no reason to take interest in my life. You didn’t want anything in return. I was utterly perplexed that someone as brilliant as you could care that I was being suffocated every second of every day by my issues. In Emotions in Motion on that one Saturday a few of us came in, you handed us a very large piece of paper and told us to draw our issues. I remember being put into my group and thinking how pathetic every one would think my problems were when theirs were so much worse. You told us to get started and everyone looked over at me simultaneously. I looked down at my page and realized I had filled the entire thing. I remember them asking me to go first simply because everyone was so shocked I had so much. These were people who dealt with abuse, cutting, self loathing, serious issues, and they looked at me with pity. That was the moment I realized that my suffering had for once not gone unnoticed by people; That all of my issues were valid and I did nothing wrong. I didn’t force my ex boyfriend to try and kill himself because we couldn’t be together.  I wasn’t the reason my parents moved away and left me behind. I wasn’t the reason my father and mother took 0 interest in my life. I was just a problem or a burden to them. I didn’t force my best friend to fool around get addicted to drugs. You made me realize all that . Thank you so much. I owe you everything. Some day I will be old and gray and our days together will be a very old memory, but you will be someone I tell my children and grandchildren about. The English teacher who took a few minutes out of his life to make sure I didn’t end mine, whether you knew it or not at the time. Thank you. And if you want to use this email to show some of your students that the darkness will only consume you if you let it, then that’s fine with me. You have permission to share this. You saved my life and I will never ever forget it or take it for granted.

Stefani C.

That moment is when I realized what the program was all about. It wasn’t about keeping the persona that you had to keep up every day everywhere you were. It was a place you can really break down a get past all the walls you put up and truly be the person you are and have other people see that person you are and accept and acknowledge who you truly are. After that meeting I can say from then on I was eager for more meetings and I wasn’t timid to participate as me. As the person who I was deep inside that never had time to come out and be in the world.

Nick O.

I was able to see many people differently and understand them like I never could have before. I also got to meet many people who I would not have given a second glance at. The time I was able to spend in the club completely tore down my comfort zone to allow me to think differently, and not be so caught up in what is popular and cool, and gossiping and judging people for silly reasons…so when I got into college…I had to make new friends and meet many new people in a very diverse school unlike my old one. The program helped me to get out of my shell and become friends with many people…it has a different effect and gives a unique experience to every person. There really is no way it can hurt anyone. It is tough at first but when you get that first issue off your chest it feels great. When you realize many people might have the same feeling as you, it makes you feel no longer alone.

Brian S.

After participating in this program I witnessed people giving everything they could physically and emotionally to have a better understanding of their lives and emotions. In the end not only did we finish the program, we climbed to the top of peak of fulfillment that only we as individuals understood. We haven’t taken the negatives out of our lives. We’ve taken notice of them and with the help of Mr. Meyers and this program learned to deal with them more calmly and maturely.

Bobby K.