Hello Colette,
Thank you for what you’ve done for Jacob my son, myself and truly the whole family. There aren’t words to express the depth of gratitude. When my first-born child Jacob started to show signs of some major struggles I was in denial and desperate to fix things We soon came to find out that he was to be diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, a language based learning disability and opposition defiant disorder. I was devastated and wanted nothing more than for my son to not be living in a state of complete torture every day.
“It’s the hugest gift that anyone could have ever given us. The energy clearing that Colette did has been so profound that I have been her student for the last four years and have loved learning how to shift energy proficiently and effectively from the person who basically saved my son’s life from complete suffering. Thank you so much Colette. I love you with all my heart. Jacob, Geoff my husband, our little girl Alyssa and I will always be filled with gratitude.”
This is what it was like for him. He was extremely violent. I would always be covered in bruises from a sweet little boy who just couldn’t control himself no matter how badly he wanted to. He had virtually no self- regulation system combined with a nervous system that is so sensitive, that just being touched gently had the impact of a ton of bricks landing on him. The guilt I could see and feel he had after these intense outbursts was heartbreaking for me as a mother to watch.
He would growl and show his teeth if you tried to speak to him or even just say hello. He could not read and of course had no friends. His world was small painful and isolating for us all. I knew in my heart that there must be more that could be done.
“Oh, for sure, we did everything we could through the conventional system. The psychologist, behaviour consultant, pediatrician, psychiatrist, naturopath, aba tutoring, and every possible parenting program I’ve heard of in the lower mainland. This all did have a positive impact, however I was still so broken and spent most of my time in fear of my sons future. Not to mention the guilt I carried that somehow this was all my fault.
“Jacob was on five medications and was still barely making it through a day. My dear friends and support system knew of my search for natural solutions for Jacob and it was four and a half years ago (2011) when one of my angelic friends took me to a demo of Colette Stefan’s. I happened to be chosen as one of the individuals to be demonstrated on that night. I had no idea to just what extent the impact of this moment would have on the rest of my life!
“I couldn’t believe how Colette seemed to just know exactly what was going on and how I was feeling. Things I only shared with my best friend. I could feel myself changing right then and there. I had never believed shifting at this level was possible. I instantly began to feel some hope and relief from the pain I had been carrying. I decided to book a private session with Colette in regards to my son. To my surprise, she said Jacob, my son would not need to be there.
“I was shocked and totally relieved because I was sure he would throw something at her if she said the wrong thing. She spent an hour working with me and my son via distance. Colette started to clear issues around my son needing so much medication, his social interaction, how people perceived him. She cleared issues around his support system, better understanding him and mostly my guilt and worry.
“I lived most days in anxiety and so was very relieved to feel relaxed the following day. My son had a psychiatrist appointment the day after our first session and to my amazement the doctor suggested lowering Jacob’s medication instead of adding another which is what typically happened at all of our appointments.
“This started the miraculous journey of freedom from medication. Truly this was the start of many freedoms my son would soon get to experience. Jacob started to respond to people without growling and could look people in the eyes and would even say hello. To my absolute joy, my son started to read and absorb learned information! I was so worried I would never see that day. There were clear and dramatic changes from our very first session.
“Everyone supporting Jacob, the teachers and principal at his school were so happy and astounded in Jacob’s transformation. People who had not seen Jacob in a year or two and met him again did not believe it was the same child. The people who believed nothing good would come of my son were all proved wrong!!!!
“One of the most amazing parts was that they were shocked to find out that his continued growth and progress over the first six months Colette was working with us all corresponded with medication decreases instead of increases. My son was breaking free! The anxiety attacks that crippled him stopped and had even turned to smiles. He has continued to make such strong and steady progress.
“You would not know today, meeting Jacob, that he was diagnosed with all these labels. He is bright and has developed some amazing friendships and has many interests that he loves, such as Lego. So a child that was locked in pain and suffering has become free and expressive!
“It’s the hugest gift that anyone could have ever given us. The energy clearing that Colette did has been so profound that I have been her student for the last four years and have loved learning how to shift energy proficiently and effectively from the person who basically saved my son’s life from complete suffering. Thank you so much Colette. I love you with all my heart. Jacob, Geoff my husband, our little girl Alyssa and I will always be filled with gratitude.”
Love always, Nicole Short Vancouver, BC