Presenting problem: " Inattentive, sluggish. on Ritalin.
N (son, age 13) didn't like the way he felt. He had mood swings.
He would start tasks or chores but never finish them, including homework.
He had poor social skills and never kept friends."
Did the Rhinecliff Program help your child or yourself: N. became more focused.
His social skills improved. He is able to complete tasks including homework and
He is more even tempered. He is not drug dependent any more! His self-esteem soars.
He has made a lot more friends.
Would you recommend this Program: "I always do. It is a commitment but
a worthwhile ones Dr. Kirsch was the only one that really made
N. "whole", with his help of course!
"S. benefited greatly from this program. It helped him find an independent
center within himself that he can take with him wherever he goes. Breathing
techniques were highly effective for both him and the rest
of the family. Physical exercises and techniques from the program helped him
coordinate his spacial awareness with his self-awareness on multiple levels.
The result was a solid, highly intelligent and loving whole. There's no question
of Steven needing drugs now."
Would you recommend the program to others? "Enthusiastically, YES!"
"My 10 year old daughter was officially diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder
in 1992. She exhibited all the classic symptoms: poor attention span,
disorganization, temper outbursts, low self-esteem
and impulsivity. Living with her was like having a time-bomb
in our home. She had difficulty at homework time. Her yelling
and temper outbursts took a toll on myself and the rest of the
family."
"After three sessions with Dr. Kirsch we noticed the following:
| Self-esteem: |
Has improved tremendously. |
| Organization: |
She started to keep her room and bathroom organized. |
| Emotional State: |
She is now able to remain calmer. Outbursts and temper tantrums have been reduced considerably. |
| Eating habits: |
Greatly improved. She has become more conscious of choosing the right foods. |
The change in K. has been remarkable
and in such a short period of time. We wholeheartedly recommend this program to all!"
"S. was diagnosed with ADD by a child Psychiatrist when he was
in first grade. He had enormous trouble focusing on school work,
listening to directions and finishing his assigned tasks. Sean was
put on Ritalin; although he stayed on task more, we saw tremendous
mood swings. He would not eat and started to lose weight. The Doctor
then tried Cylert. Although Sean started to focus better, he still had trouble
doing his assignments on time. Studying for tests was a nightmare for him and the family."
"We then heard about the Rhinecliff Non-drug Program. She was working with S.
once a week for about two weeks when we got a call from his teacher.
She knew we had taken him to see her and wanted to let us know that
he had taken an enormous leap forward. He was getting his coat off in school
with the other kids. He was paying attention, finishing his work and getting
better grades. It was like a miracle. The breakthrough was obvious and dramatic.
Sean ended up the school year with the best report card ever. He accomplished
more than ever in reading, writing and test taking skills."
"It was no longer necessary for S. to be on medication.
Sean continues to feel better about himself and what he
can do for himself everyday.
I have also learned to step-back and allow him to become
more independent. He even cooks dinner on the barbecue
for us now! Unheard of before!"
"It would be wonderful if every parent of an
ADD child could know about this program and
that they have a better choice then an amphetamine such as Ritalin."