Praise

Ever since the breathing exercise, I can actually focus in class and take a test and not get nervous!

Student

I get excited about going to school because I know what I need to focus and how deal with people that give me a hard time! I’ve made 3 new friends and am not so shy anymore!

Student

My daughter is learning lessons that as a parent, we don’t know how to teach them. My daughter is teaching us a few things about life and stress from Beyond Development! Best money I’ve ever spent!

Parent

I like going to school now that I know how to take care of my stress and not be afraid to ask questions. I don’t really put much energy in wanting other people to like me because I kinda like who I am and I am okay with that. I am open to friendships that accept me for who I am.

Student

I have been sleeping really good because of the meditations I do. The mediations are long, but they are worth it because it makes me think about the things that I need to fix and not feel like I’m the only person having these feelings and thoughts. They make me feel normal I guess and feel like it’s gonna be okay.

Student

I know now why I used to do some things the way I did them. Beyond Development helped me always figure out why I do and feel the way I do. It was hard to accept things in the beginning but then, I feel good when I know I can do something about my situation and that there are things that can help me feel better. I’ve been using board eraser exercise lately and it makes me feel so calm.

Student

Wow! Sometimes it feels like I’m in a Marvel movie! The meditations are crazy good! My body gets all tingly when I do the green light thing to let go of bad stuff in my body… I’m like, OMG! I feel like I can lift a car with my power and feel so calm.

Student

They take journaling to a whole new level! I love writing and they give me SOOOO many reasons to write and use my own writing to help myself. Last week I helped two people at my school and they are now my friends. We’re gonna get together and make goal boards with all of my cool stuff from craft store!

Student

I don’t know how many times my daughter had considered committing suicide and then, we met Sediqa at an event right after the second attempt to commit suicide. She volunteered to help my daughter. My daughter did one session with her and she made it to Ballett academy the very next day in the first attempt! My daughter had two surgeries done to her feet prior to New York’s audition and had many insecurities as result of injuries. But Sediqa made her realize her potential and gave the courage to risk it anyway!

Parent

Sedika is so funny! The first time my daughter met her, she was embarrassed for her because Sedika’s face is so animated and she’ll do the most unexpected to get you out of your comfort zone! My daughter didn’t miss one day of her sessions with Sedika!  My daughter is Ms. Smarty Pants now, very quick and fast correcting us in our bad habits. I’m just so glad she’s noticing and realizing things about friendships, school, and so clear about what she wants to do!

Parent

I’m having so much fun with colors! I might start up a blog or something about it! I pick my colors and then, boom! I know what my problem based on the meaning of my color! Then, I know how to make myself feel better about it! It is the most funnest thing EVER!

Student