testimonials = new Array();
testimonials[0] = "I didn't get prepackaged solutions to problems with my children. I got tools and techniques to help me figure things out for myself.";
testimonials[1] = "I think I have started to see my kids in a much more sensitive way. The group leaders helped me by showing great examples of real leadership, 'leading,' not just telling or dictating. I hope that I can do the same for my children.";
testimonials[2] = "The program really helped me open up to understanding the relationship between my child's needs and my own. It helped me recognize that my child has a lot of thoughts and feelings that he might not understand without my help.";
testimonials[3] = "At the beginning, I wasn't sure how this program would help me with my child's behavior, but now at the end I realize how really listening to my child has helped me be a much better parent.";
testimonials[4] = "I feel like I have the tools to understand why my child behaves the way he does. It feels like we're working together.";
testimonials[5] = "I really learned a lot from everyone's experiences. As a new parent, this group really helped me find my direction in parenting. Thank you!";
testimonials[6] = "Hearing from other parents and talking with the facilitators really helped me to know that I'm not alone in these situations.";
testimonials[7] = "The group really helped me focus on what is most important about parenting. It reminded me that my child is a person too, just like me, with her own set of thoughts and feelings!";
testimonials[8] = "This group helped me understand the relationship between me and my daughter and gave me insight about how to connect with her based on her stage of development. I would definitely recommend it to other parents.";
testimonials[9] = "As the only man in my group of parents, I felt really welcome. It was easier than I thought to talk about my experience as a Dad. I didn't feel like I was being \"lectured\" by the group leaders, it seemed that all of our experiences were valuable to learn from.";
testimonials[10] = "Listening to the other parents and being able to talk about the frustrations we have in common really helped relieve the pressure I was feeling to get things right.";
testimonials[11] = "The group leaders were very knowledgeable and caring...not at all judgmental. I liked how they each brought a unique perspective that really added to the other.";
testimonials[12] = "The group was helpful in teaching me new ways to interact and think about my child - especially when things get difficult.";
testimonials[13] = "The group helped me to be more mindful in my interactions with my child and with others! I feel like I'm much happier and having an easier time in all my relationships.";
testimonials[14] = "I was a little worried about the format at first because I'm sort of used to a different teaching model, but in the end I enjoyed the balance of structure and sharing in the group. I think I actually got much more out of the group than had it been just \"taught\" to me without all the personal stories.";
testimonials[15] = "Not only did this group meet my expectations, it exceeded them.";
testimonials[16] = "I would recommend this group to any parent - even one who seems to have everything under control! My relationship with my child is so much richer as a result.";
testimonials[17] = "Yes, this group was helpful! Yes, yes, yes! Connecting with other parents helped me feel much less stressful and relieved the anxiety of being a mother. I'm learning to take things in stride, to slow down and understand where my kids are coming from.";
testimonials[18] = "I received a lot of pointers that I can use everyday and in times of crisis. I can already see the difference in my family.";