References and Testimonials

"I had the privilege of working with Rachel Griffin when my son, then 5, was involved with the mental health system. We are a family formed by adoption and my son's issues were many and complex. Rachel introduced me to the idea that instead of "changing" our son or expecting him to change, we should try to understand his needs as a child of adoption and trauma, his way of processing the world around him and begin a dialog based on those rather than our expectations. It was our first step on the road to healing. The only reason we are not connected to Rachel any longer is that we moved out of state. We have asked her (repeatedly) to move too, but she has declined. Now it is your turn to let Rachel help your family to heal." 
                                                                                                                                   L. Q.  Caledonia, MI

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"Rachel Griffin helped our family remember why we love each other. She gave us a listening ear and was accommodating with our schedules (sometimes meeting at 8:00 at night) and understood what we needed to help our family.  She has a sense of humor that breaks the ice and she paid attention to each person in our "tribe." Our experience with Rachel Griffin was very positive."
T.N. Prunedale, CA

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"Rachel didn't so much focus on our most behaviorally challenging issues, but helped us feel competent in working on the challenge ourselves. She's a good guide and good listener. She had rapport with our teenage son (15 years old) immediately and got him to participate in the coaching process." 
A.T. Ukiah, CA