TESTIMONIALS

Read what people have said about The Koumidou Center’s programs:

One Week Intensives:
Level I and Level II Training

"Yolanda Koumidou is an enthusiastic, exciting, and knowledgeable teacher. She has studied Voice Dialogue and the Psychology of the Selves with us for many years and we are happy to recommend her work - both as a teacher and as a therapist."

– Drs. Hal and Sidra Stone,
creators of Voice Dialogue

“Better than any power tool you can buy at Sears.”

– John Nash,
Entrepreneur

– Mary Adamo, MSEd, SPHR,
Director, Leadership, Human Resources

Couples’ Weekend Retreat:
THE GIFT OF EACH OTHER: BEING EACH OTHER’S HEALER AND GUIDE IN LIFE

“Twenty times more valuable than a ski vacation…. Should be taught to every couple who cares about one another and themselves. Extremely helpful. More than an investment. A gift.”

– Paul

“It was hard work, it was fun, it was romantic and I haven’t laughed so much in years.”

– Evelyn

“This retreat was life changing. My husband and I connected on levels we never could in our fourteen years of marriage. Leaving us feeling more connected like never before. With a better understanding of the rhythms of our relationship.”

– Connie

“I think any married couple should attend a weekend like this. It opens up your eyes about each other and can only improve your relationship.”

– Tim

“Spending time with my husband at the Winter Clove Inn with Yolanda was a wonderful experience. The Inn made the work on our relationship somehow enchanting. The mountains, snow and wraparound porch were magnificent. And of course Yolanda as always is a great teacher.”

– Barbara

"I would recommend this type of retreat for all couples. Those with severe problems as well as those who just need a little help to improve-. This was great!"

- Richard

"A well-prepared workshop guided by a fearless leader, willing to challenge and able to make us comfortable."

- Urs

"A wonderful opportunity to be with my partner in a neutral environment and listen to each other with no judgments, increased understanding and with respect and honor for our different energies and uniqueness."

- Mary

"The retreat was a real eye-opener. I would highly recommend it to any couple regardless of their stage of life or state of mind."

- Ralph

Transforming Your Inner Critic Into A Wise Guide

“A wonderful workshop. It helped me loosen up the perfectionist part of me and be able to finish tasks at a faster pace without the fear and anxiety that they have to be perfect in every single detail.”

– A.

“[This workshop] has empowered me to accept myself and to be less fearful of expressing myself. It has opened the door to goals and, above all, choices that for the first time in my life are flowing lovingly and generously to me.”

– Name withheld

"This workshop series has helped me to separate from critical messages I give myself and I get from others. With the separation, I gain the clarity to respond in ways that are most helpful to me."

– Name withheld

"The Inner Critic group sessions will place you on a road to great transformations in the way you view yourself and the way you proceed in your life."

- Lisa

"I have never been part of a group before, in fact I usually shy away from them, but this group was the best experience with personal growth that I have ever had. I was very comfortable and felt very connected and heard. It was a wonderful experience working with Yolanda. She is an amazing facilitator, connecting so well to each individual in the group. I would highly recommend it to anyone."

- SZ
Career Counselor

How To Parent With Love And Logic

“An eye-opening tool for my own self awareness in how I parent and how I can make useful changes to make my parenting better.”

– Name Withheld

“It showed me what I needed to do in my relationship with my son and it also showed me what I have been doing right.”

– Tom

“Most helpful, as always, was to receive the necessary tools to achieve a result.This workshop is a great introduction to relationships with not only children but adults and our selves.”

– Peter

“I enjoyed the workshop very much. Learning a greater sense awareness through the parenting workshop has permanently and positively changed my family life for the better.”

– Name Withheld

Introduction To The Voice Dialogue Method

"Yolanda‚s message is clear, unflinching, and convincingly optimistic. She is a therapeutic force to behold."

- Richard Hoetzel, MD,
Psychiatrist

"Informative, experiential, and educating. I find the Voice Dialogue technique to be enriching and a wonderful tool to use with my yoga students in creating an inner system of balance."

- Evelyn Lisojo,
Certified Yoga Teacher, Business Owner

"Whether in conference, therapeutic, or classroom setting, Yolanda Koumidou-Vlesmas is informative, intuitive and inspiring."

- Alice Scourby, PhD,
Chair, Department of Sociology and Anthropology,
Long Island University