We have been listening and implementing what we have learned weekly with our 14 year old daughter. Things are improving slowly but we realize that we need to continue practicing the new parenting skills we are learning. We started seeking professional assistance with raising our daughter when she was very young. We have tried counseling several times with little improvement. As she grew, the issues have become more challenging and we often felt lost. My husband and I are hopeful that this program will teach us the parenting skills we need to parent our daughter effectively. We like the approach and feel that so far the results from implementing these techniques have worked better than anything else we have tried in the past. Our pediatrician recommended this program after we took our daughter to her because she purposely injured her own hand by hitting a wall in anger when we applied a consequence.
March 10, 2009
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jbndln
The best part of the program are the one minute transformations. They are common sense antidotes that when we all had one child, we would remember to utilize. Adding a few more to the mix and dealing with multiple special needs children changed our family dynamic and common sense sometimes goes out the window. Those little reminders help put it all in perspective. I love listening to that CD and then going back thru the program to see how the topics relate directly to those tips. This program is written for every member of the family, but in our house, it seemed to hit home w/the dad the most; I believe he was looking for something to "change the children" but he started to change his own behavior and that was the catalyst. James' no nonsense delivery indicates he's seen it all in different phases of his own life and he is someone to reckon with. Plus, who can resist listening to that thick accent of his! :)
nnn , March 09, 2009
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pragina
Excellent program, well worth the expense.
Excellent insight ideas that work , March 09, 2009
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evie
Very pleased at the information in the Total Transformation Program. I have raised 4 children and now am raising my grand daughter. I only wish I had this program when I raised my children. It is filled with ideas that work. It is practical, simple and easy to understand. I feel like I have a new child in the house.
March 09, 2009
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Transformed
Total Transformation helped us relate to our teenager in a more effective manner. It was obvoius to us that what we were doing wasn\'t working, but we weren\'t sure what we should be doing differently.
After litening to Total Transformation we spoke to our son differently and got the reaction we wanted. We are now learning how to parent this child differently than we have parented our other children.
Excellent Information/Techniques for All Parents , March 09, 2009
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hglembin
Having seen and heard so many ridiculous advertisements and commercials, I ignored the Total Transformation commercials for many months. As our home life and happiness deteriorated I decided to take a chance. The program has been worth every penny and I wish I had purchased it long ago, before spending so much on counselors.
I now feel that parenting without the skills and techniques taught by the Total Transformation is comparable to entering a tri-athalon without learning how to swim. The early portions may go great, and you may even struggle through the "sink or swim" portion without severe consequences. However, in the end you will most likely be exhausted, fail to get admirable results, and may even look back at your decisions with a lot of regret.
I have four sons that will all see a lifetime of benefits from the information I gained through The Total Transformation.
The BEST Program on the market! , March 09, 2009
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Mindy Chenault
I think that Total Transformation is the best program I have seen on the market. After a very hard year financially, we are just now beginning to dig through the material to help our 11 year old who was diagnosed by a neuro- psychologist with a handful of learning disorders, plus ADHD and ODD (Oppositional Defiance Disorder). The instructions are clear and simple, and the concepts are easy to grasp.
We have tried other programs on the market, which had they not been so complicated to instill, may have been productive. However, with a number of these programs, the parents would wind up spending hours administrating the program and every evening totaling up points as rewards (Child as Cog). That did not work for us at all...
Total Transformation is easy to learn, easy to implement, and the concepts are simple enough to teach even the shortest attention span...
The thing I like best is Mr. Lehman's emphasis on the fact that it doesn't really matter what the diagnosis--kids must learn to become productive, behaving adults, able to function in society. After 18, society is less than forgiving for personality disorders or ODD. So, the end game is the same for everyone--to create a productive citizen.
We look forward to digging into this program and seeing more results with our 11 year old boy!
Well said! , March 07, 2009
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Jenangellmckee
What an honor to own such a well done learning set for parents. I look forward to the d ay that James visits texas to speak. I am studying to be a Family therapist and this will only add to my experience. Thank you James for all you have shared for all who are willing to grow. Jen Angell McKee
Hurrah for James Lehman!! The world so needs you and people like you. , March 06, 2009
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Grateful gramma
Have completed lesson 1 and 6 (had to jump ahead to save my sanity; 13-year-old melt down avoider). I am not what you would call proficient using your program but felt I had a handle on it enough to ward off an otherwise huge disaster. It wasn't smooth by any stretch of the imagination but the other one of us was much happier after slogging through the process. She is a fighter (but I can out-do her)!
I have raised four of my own children and helped raise my younger siblings. They were pretty easy compared to my grand daughter. She is the biggest challenge I have ever taken on. Raising kids to be well adapted, accountable people is so vital to the fabric of our modern day society, and a tough, tough job.
There is a ton of common sense in this program that deals with the meat of the character-building problem. The methods used are honest and to the point. The ideas may or may not be new to some but once you identify how everyone involved is respected and held accountable this process can't help but work.
The Support Line staff is knowlegeable and intuitive. In this age of technology I really appreciated being able to talk to a breathing, thinking intelligent person!
The work book made me identify, and therefore have a better understanding of, just exactly what the problem was in our interactions. I realized this awareness was necessary before I could know what tools to use and when.
Everyone knows something of what is taught in this course but having it all laid out in an orderly fashion and having someone confirm what you already suspected gives you strength and conviction. Wow, did I need that!
So far, so good. Will keep you posted as to how the saga plays out.
Review , March 06, 2009
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jriley
This is an excellent program and very informative!
14 year old son turned around 360 degree , March 05, 2009
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mom of farm kids in alberta
This is an amazing program. Both my husband and I actually agree on the strategies and suggestions. They will work for anyone if you follow the program. Our son has done a complete 360 on his behavour and attitude and we owe this to the total transformation program.
Great! , March 05, 2009
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momof5
Total Transformation has totally transformed the way I handle difficulties with my teenagers! It has helped ME with my problem solving skills!!!
Team Work , March 05, 2009
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psychnurse
As a single mother of 2 girls (ages 10 & 12), we are ALL (3 of us) enjoying the benefits that the program is giving us. I, as the leader of our team, feel empowered to give them the tools the need to solve problems. I also now know how to work with them successfully. I have shared this program (by name only) to some of my colleagues, and look forward to them ordering their program also. Barbie Simmons
Thank you!! , March 03, 2009
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KathyL
My husband & I are very pleased with Total Transformations & the consequence DVD! When we use the tools, they work! Your tools are helping to bring some peace back to our family!
March 02, 2009
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grateful parents
I was hesitant to purchase this program because of the cost. However, after using the techniques Mr. Lehman suggested, my husband and I noticed a change in our son almost immediately.
What I loved most was the explanation that just because someone has strong feelings(such as anger), it doesn't give them the right to be disrespectful. Unacceptable behavior will be met with appropriate circumstances. This was most helpful because my husband and I disagreed on discipline and consequences.
When I called into the support line, I was really impressed with the person who helped me with a situation. I felt listened to and heard. The suggestion to deal with the problem was fair and appropriate.
I also had a good experience when calling in about the monthly fee for the support line. The gentleman was courteous, friendly, and professional.
This program was worth every penny we spent. We had exhausted ourselves trying to deal with the discipline problems we were experiencing. And the greatest thing about the program is that we can listen to the CDs over and over again so we stay on track with Mr. Lehman's methods.
We are definitely satisfied with the results from The Total Transformation Program.
So Far So Good , March 01, 2009
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Jim
We have a pretty good son. He is 16, does not use drugs, number one in his class, a good athlete. But he can be verbally abusive to us and sometimes physically abusive to me (his dad). We are only on lesson 3 but our son's attitude has improved tremendously using what we have learned so far. My wife was initially very skeptical of this program and questioned my judgment in purchasing it. Now she is a believer and we are just amazed at the improvement we have seen in our son in just a few months and even few lessons covered.
Worth It! , March 01, 2009
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mrtmd
Very useful program. Costs less than two visits to a psychologist and James gives you a lot more than "how does that make you feel"? I would - and have- recommend the program to anyone with children approaching the teens. It is the "manual" you did not get when they were brand new!
Mrs. Marge Goodman , February 28, 2009
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Marge Goodman
I found lots of good ideas on the Total Trans. Program. I wish I would have had it years ago when my children were younger. I did have trouble with viewing one of the DVD's
b/c it didn't work well, but the CD's
have all been great. I would have also liked to have had some kind of protective sleeve for each CD to be
kept in rather than slipping them into the slit in the booklet.
Overall, I was happy I ordered your Program.
Pontius , February 28, 2009
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Jo
I know what the program teaches is just common sense, but to hear laid out the way it is was very helpful. It also makes me feel better to know that my son's attitude is not unusual and that my problems with him are not so large that they cannot be corrected.
since you asked.... , February 28, 2009
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Gisele
I really have enjoyed learning about our child - it\'s like you\'ve known her forever! I\'m not done going through the discs yet but so far so good!
I can tell you though that I\'ve not used the helpline or really had time to digest the newsletters. I probably will not continue with that part. But the rest is great and I\'ve already recommended it to my daugher\'s school as a teacher\'s \'aid\' to dealing with kids who constantly oppose authority!
February 27, 2009
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Belinda Rose
The program and the information is outstanding. The insights are absolutely incredible. Where were you when my kids were going through the turbulent years?
February 25, 2009
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Daddy 1
we have not had to call parental support or customer service. Since our kids are all teenagers we have listened to the lesson to the program with them. Oh, What a difference, especially on how they relate to each other. We have an argumentative child but that has made a big turn around. Thanks, money well spent.
February 24, 2009
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grateful720
We are very pleased in the changes that we made in just the first two CDs. It has helped us get our son back to the person we knew he always was. We are still using the program on as as needed basis.
Survey 1 , February 21, 2009
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kanitbeu
I have only begun the program but so far, after disc 4, I really am not only learning a lot on how to handle my teen but understand for the first time that behavior brings about self-esteem, something that I believe most parents are not aware of. I also understand that its not to late to begin this course. I don't have a severe case, yet, but realize my teen really does want me, the parent, to set boundaries for her because she isn't equipped to handle some things thrown at her. I believe this course will help me and her to achieve a good relationship.