“My workshop experience with Steve Shields and James Willhite was by far the best thing I have done in almost three years of recovery and therapy. Knowing what I know now I would do anything possible to attend a workshop with these two as my guide, I was able to gain closure, understanding, healing, and a self-confidence that has been lost for decades. If you are considering attending their workshop stop making excuses, find a way and go. The only thing you will regret is that you didn’t do it sooner!”
-Intensive Participant, Male, 40’s
“It’s hard to summarize the experience of an Intensive with James without it sounding cliched. My experience, in short, was life changing. I came searching for answers , looking for a path trying to understand why I felt lost. Over the 3 days I reconnected with my core values, established/reset my value system and came out of the experience more self-assured and confident in myself than I have ever been. It’s hard work but it’s worth the journey… amazing experience.”
-Stephen
“Steven really saw me and took an interest in helping me. He cared, was inventive in his methods, and found ways to really help me. He saw me and brought out the things I needed. Steven can relate to anyone. He is sincere, genuine, inventive, and compassionate. I would recommend anyone who needs a therapist to go see him, they won’t be disappointed.”
-Jeremy
“I was truly grateful to have Stratton as a therapist. As a recovering alcoholic who has relapsed twice, Stratton helped get me through issues I have held on to for many years. He not only helped mentally but spiritually as well. Forever grateful!”
-Eric
“Chris gets it! I have been so impressed with his abilities and methods. You can tell that he truly cares. His work inspires change for the better and has been a huge help to our family. I highly recomend him.”
-Aaron
“Jayne is incredible. This workshop was amazing! it was the safest space I could have imagined, which allowed for deep connection and raw healing.”
-Leah
“I have been going to therapy for a decade. I’ve experienced a variety of therapists and modalities. When I was introduced to Beckie I expected the same slow crawl towards emotional well-being. Instead, in the last year I have experienced a complete 180 in my healing journey. I am the most authentic, courageous, and emotionally healthy I have ever been. I have healed parts of myself that I never thought was possible, set boundaries when all I’ve known was codependency, and have been able to connect deeper with myself and subsequently with those around me. The trajectory of my life has forever been changed because of Beckie. She’s not just a wildly skilled and dedicated person to her craft, she’s a phenomenal human being. If you’re ready to heal… this is the person, and [ACCEPTED] is the place.”
-HH
Steven Larson14 June 2024 I have never met a more caring and talented group of people. Do not accept the couch anymore. Allow them to do their magic via experiential therapies and psycho-education. I went to their Trauma Workshop in Hawaii and it changed my life as I found healing. Mahalo Kandi Barrow15 April 2024 This experience changed my life on so many levels. We were spoiled, loved, and seen while doing our work. I went with little hope for a future I thought I just had to endure. I came home with clarity, love for myself, hope, and tools to create a future I could thrive in! Steven was amazing and I will be forever grateful to him and the staff! Thank you for my new life! John Hard12 April 2024 The team at Accepted is undeniably exceptional. These individuals not only possess a remarkable level of compassion but also showcase an unrivaled talent that knows no bounds. If you are fortunate enough to have the opportunity to attend an immersive experience in Hawaii, seize it without hesitation. It is an investment that guarantees immeasurable value and surpasses any monetary worth. Meredith Lindberg12 April 2024 My experience at the Accepted workshop in Hawaii was amazing! Before I went, I talked to several people who tried to describe the powerful impact doing this kind of intensive group work with Steven and James had had on them in their own journey of healing. I trusted them of course, but until I experienced it myself, I couldn't fully appreciate what they meant. I'm so glad I went! I feel such hope! And a renewed belief in the possibility of making real, lasting change in myself and in my relationships with those I love. 10 out of 10 would recommend. Heather Berube10 April 2024 I found significant healing and emotional safety at the Accepted Workshop in Hawaii. The group work was exponential in its benefit and helped me go deeper and broader in my trauma recovery. The guides are so caring and so invested in their efforts to make this experience meet the specific needs of each group member. The staff was equally supportive and responsive to our needs and it was a beautiful and cherished experience for me, and worth far more than the cost! Jennifer Pagnanelli10 April 2024 Steven and his team at Accepted are Amazing! Concerned about you as a person and your healing. Their workshops are life changing, not only healing some of my trauma but also gave me direction on what would be a good direction in the future. Supporting you in anyway they can. You can't go wrong! Eric Smith19 March 2024 Hawaii was a life changing experience. I worked with James that week and was able to pin point the exact work that I need to do. Everything is planned extremely well, the staff is amazing, the dinners are amazing, and location is obviously amazing. Thank you to the Accepted staff for everything. Matt Barrow30 November 2023 I am so grateful I had the recent opportunity to attend the Accepted workshop in Hawaii. This for me is exactly what others have described as “Life-Changing.” My authentic self had been locked down by shame and trauma from the time I was a small child. Working through the process of this workshop and through the guidance of the Accepted team my authentic self was rescued. I am filled with so much hope for my future now! I will be forever grateful I was able to find Accepted and begin this healing journey with them!