I recently took one of their week long programs and went there with an open mind prepared to feel uplifted and empowered. I found that like most cults and alternative therapies, they offer something that vulnerable people are missing in their lives and offer a solution to your problem that conventional therapies seem unable to offer. They also claim to cure autism or in their words "recover". Not all their teachings were useless, they promote a vaguely harmless philosophy of self reflection and the naive attitude of not having to take responsibility of face the consequences if you don't want to. If you want to do something, do it, and to hell with what other people think. If your kid died yesterday and you decide to get over it in 24 hours, you can do that if you just believe it (this literally was an example they gave)! Many of the people in attendance had been to many programs before (maybe if you've been to 20+ programs at Option, it's time to try a different solution...doesn't really speak to the practical success of their teachings), so be prepared to have a small group of returning customers seeking attention and approval, knowing the answers and eager and happy to tell you what those are. They have mastered the art of self-promotion. It's not surprising that their co-founder used to be in advertising - is it a big leap to confidence man / snakeoil merchant? I would say you could decide for yourself, but I would not recommend anyone go here. Their process seems to involve breaking you down, building you back up and throwing in lots of subtle and overt fundraising tactics. They incorporate fundraising in to their classes to maximise attendance, and when only one person said they wanted to attend the optional session to find out more about other programs they offer, they then proceeded to question why no one else wanted to go, until more people caved and said they would go. They have established their own language and practice behaviour modification which is especially evident in those returning customers who are eager to enforce those rules and tell you if you aren't conforming. Their co-founders are revered and that attitude is positively encouraged by other members of staff. I came away, not angry, but disappointed. I went in feeling positive and confident in myself and came away feeling very sad that they are taking advantage of people desperately looking for answers (and selling the idea of the 'quick fix').
A magical place where I found non-judgment, love and acceptance for who I am. There I learned to approach Autism in a new light. The Son-Rise program was one of the greatest gifts to our family. It is true: recovery is possible. You can only know that when you go through the experience. The program transformed our lives. But the program is not about recovery really. It was also not about my child. It was about me. There I gained a new perspective. I learned to view the world in a different light, to self explore and create the love experience for myself. I learned how to self-explore leaving no stones unturned. I leaned I had a choice. Today I truly feel empowered to live life daily as the gift that it is.
The Option Institute International Learning Training Center is a US Health facility based in Sheffield, Connecticut. The Option Institute International Learning Training Center is located at 2080 S Undermountain Rd, Sheffield, MA 01257, USA.
Please contact with The Option Institute International Learning Training Center using information above: Address, Phone number, Fax, Postal code, Website address, E-mail, Facebook. Find The Option Institute International Learning Training Center opening hours and driving directions or map. Find real customer reviews and ratings or write your own review.