Testimonials

When we encountered some interpersonal difficulties in our business, I knew Rachel was the one to call. Rachel jumped right in to help our team. She has a deep understanding of human dynamics, and a unique way of validating emotions and needs, to get past ego, anger, and hurt to find connection. She was able to quickly sift through complex personality dynamics to help our team connect and work together in a way that I, as a leader, was struggling to accomplish. Rachel helped our team mediate a situation that felt insurmountable to me, and I will not hesitate to reach out to her again for in the future.

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Carly Van Hof Thomson, Business Manager, Zia Taqueria and Sage Restaurants

My child had this to say: 'You are SUCH a better mom now than you were before you started the class. I can't believe how much you have changed.' And she's right. In particular, I have noticed that my new skills in empathetic listening have opened up really strong channels of communication and trust building. This is incredibly valuable to me right now, as we are navigating some very difficult and scary waters related to teen mental health. Like my child, I am a work in progress, but by learning these tools, and practicing them in my own unique way, I have made a tremendous amount of progress in parenting in a way that reflects my deepest values and commitments.

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Kyce Bello, New Mexico

Thank you so much again for the incredible parenting class you taught. I feel so honored to have been a part of it. Our home feels transformed. It took a while but I think the approach worked so much better than time outs, etc. The pace of life has not slowed but our stress has subsided and there is just so much more joy. Thank you doesn't even seem sufficient to convey the gratitude I feel.

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Maya Kane, attorney

I love working with Rachel Turiel because she helps me understand how to put myself in other peoples’ shoes, while at the same standing up for myself and getting my needs met. Throughout my life I have either allowed myself to be walked on, or I have become angry to the extreme. There is a middle path. I am learning how to find that path with Rachel. It’s not an easy process to break decades of habitual reactions and thinking, but I am committed and now believe it’s possible under her guidance.

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Lizzy Scully CEO Four Corners Guides

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Thank you for your continued support for Silverton School. NVC has become a way of life for many of our staff, parents and even students. Your calm, consistent, honest way has helped us all learn about ourselves, each other and our children!

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Elizabeth Barszcz, Principal / Silverton Public School

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Rachel sets a wonderful example for what she teaches. She has a beautiful ability to hold space for conversations to unfold and to then use the content as a teaching tool. I found the real life examples and role playing very valuable in deepening my understanding of the use of language in NVC. I hope to experience more of Rachel’s gift for teaching in future classes.

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Mona Hoffman, Durango CO

Our entire national organization recently took part in Rachel’s Nonviolent Communication workshops.  The training gave us the tools and methods as well as practice to build confidence to be able to really improve our communications and understand each other much better.  Understanding our needs and being willing and active to understand the needs of those whom we work and live with is such a powerful gift/process. Rachel connected so well with our staff which includes a broad age range and diversity. She was a pleasure to work with and we will not hesitate to engage with her again in the future.

Rob Spath, Chief Executive Officer, Conservation Legacy

The Yogadurango staff wanted to offer a gift to our employee team that was relevant and useful to enrich all parts of life. Rachel shared her rich experience of Non-Violent Communication and it was delivered in such an authentic, compassionate and loving way. She connected deeply with each of us in a short time and shared with us tools that we could immediately use in our lives. Within an hour of completing the workshop one of our employees communicated with us that this workshop was the most valuable employee meeting that they had ever attended. The NVC workshop was nourishing on so many levels and left us all hungry for more.

We are so grateful for you Rachel and the teaching that you share.

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Sheryl McGourty, owner Yoga Durango

Who knew that basic listening is the tool to more compassionate communication? Who knew that considering a different perspective could change the dialogues we have every day?  The principles of non-violent communication are powerful tools that we all can use in both our personal and professional communications. Rachel presents the elements of this concept in a very engaging, intriguing and compelling format. The tools of this approach can potentially be the key to how we begin a new narrative. 

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Ann Morse, Director Manna 

Soup Kitchen

Things have been really great since our family mediation. Not perfect but it’s like something unlocked for my teenage daughter. She is less angry with me and is more open to communication.

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Laura Lindley Guiterrez, Oregon

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You have helped us immensely!! We are looking forward to continuing to grow and learn how to be better leaders with your guidance and support!

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Ryan Lowe and the Ore House Restaurant Managers

Your workshop, “Feedback without Criticism” that you held with us a few months ago is still resonating with the Management Staff who attended. I watch them slow their responses, think things through and express themselves in non-judgmental ways. Sometimes a tense encounter will occur but then later, the participants analyze their words in terms of what they learned in the workshop and how they might have handled the situation differently. We’ve all experienced a difference in our communications in our work environment after the workshop.

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​Joe Zwiebach, General Manger, Durango Natural Foods Co-op

In the 6 week course I spent learning NVC principles from Rachel, I experienced her as a genuine, thoughtful, reliable facilitator. Her presence and professionalism lent itself to a coherent and collaborative blend of structure and flow. I learned as much from integrating the course content as I did from observing her skillful facilitation approach. I would wholeheartedly recommend Rachel’s offerings to clients, colleagues and loved ones who are seeking a more compassionate way of relating to oneself and ones many relations.

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Willow Ruth, Therapist, Durango

My husband and I started seeing Rachel, not because anything was wrong, but I felt things could just be better.Our time with Rachel became a safe space for us to talk. With her facilitation we came to understand each others needs and reasons for actions. This has led to a more cohesive homelife and a greater sense of strength and companionship. In sessions, Rachel always checked in with each of us to make sure we were feeling heard, and that what was heard was true to our feelings. Rachel is patient and compassionate and I am so grateful for our work together.

 

AvF, Dolores, CO 

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