Guest Book Quotes
Anon. April 2009.
Amazed at Chrissys energy and attention span, I felt very supported, listened to and encouraged. Even though I had decided to make a major life change when I contacted LCP I have found the advice, support and guidance incredibly constructive and invaluable. I have been reassured in my decision and not only have I made action steps to see it become a reality, but I have changed my thought process in how to implement change for myself and in future decisions. I have learnt skills that will increase my confidence and enable me to reassure myself that I no longer need to get stuck in a cycle of negative belief but will be able to climb out. Thank you for everything and thank you for believing in me.
5.4.09. Baan Deva Montra, Chiang Mai.
Michael. March 2009.
I am probably the first person to be sent on the programme by their wife! I feel that my progress has been swift and incredibly successful, my sense of achievement is great and I can only thank my wife for sending me here to allow me to achieve these goals. I am looking forward to the continued internet support on my return, to complete my Life Change and finally moving on with my life.
Thanks to all of you.
29.3.09. Baan Deva Montra.
Sasha. March 2009.
It’s well over a month since I left Chiang Mai. Firstly I just want to thank Chrissy, Alex and Son for making my stay so special. Not only have I been able to make some huge changes in my life (my relationship, my job, and where I live for starters) but I’ve been able to go about doing it all in the right way. The continued communication with Chrissy since I left has been so important to me since I got back. To know there’s somebody there who really understands me who I can contact whenever the way forward is unclear to me was and still is vital. The time I spent with you all in Thailand will always be special to me as it is definitely the start of my new life.
It really does work, and now that I know it does I want to come back again to really enjoy it all. Will see you all again.
22.3.09 Ratchamankha Hotel. Chiang Mai.
Rachel. March 2009.
The Baan Deva Montra Hotel is fantastic! Service, help, friendliness, food and facilities. The environment is perfect and it has a very healing and restful feel.
It was great that you could be flexible on what we were interested in and being able to go to the Temples with Son was fantastic- he is a great guide and fun to be with.
The feedback report was illuminating and spot on. I was surprised by parts, but it also came out really well in identifying issues for me. It was also clear that the programme would be practical – about identifying the reasons for blocks to change.
I couldn’t speak more highly of Chrissy and her approach. She spent much more time than I could have hoped for in “therapy” sessions with me, letting me talk but asking gems of questions that got to the crux of the matter and were illuminating. I felt able to see chinks of light in the door and that Chrissy helped me open those doors without fear, at the time when it was appropriate and at a pace appropriate for me. I feel that Chrissy genuinely cares about all the people that she works with and was extremely supportive and encouraging, which was important for me. I thought there was an excellent mix of therapeutic approaches and practical planning, to the extent I was able to do that, and that it also touched on long term issues from my history / childhood, but very quickly acknowledged and moved on from these, which was exactly what I wanted.
The tools and techniques we used were one of the best bits- the blocks to change, and “walking around” negative or other self beliefs. Much of these were things that I had felt for a long, long time and never begun to query. I can now honestly say I do not believe them any more, and that I can’t think of a single negative self belief I have left! I also feel that I have a range of tools to help me think through things. Being more mindful of what I am feeling, and trying to manage and be realistic about depression and emotions, were some of the really big points for me.
Before I came to the programme, I was a complete mess and all over the place (for want of better terms!) I had no idea what was going on for me, why, how to get out of that way of being and thought it was just me. But I felt that I had to try to make progress.
Over the course of the programme, I hoped to get some clarity over the whirlwind of emotions I was feeling, to get a better sense of my self and what I want and need, to try to make sense of my relationship issues, and start thinking about my life. Overall, I wanted to see if the issues I was feeling were “just” a temporary response to recent issues or if they had longer term basis, and wanted to work out what next.
Whilst I am not at a point of knowing what to do next, I have got a really deep sense of clarity about the emotions I was experiencing, and what the issues are/ were. I’ve thought through all of these, and need some time to let one or two settle, but am much more confident in being able to make changes and to manage the process/ future changes. I think I have got back in touch with myself and know it is not a short process but that there are some very quick and easy changes I can make to rebuild my confidence and sense of self, which I feel I have implemented already. I feel well on the way to doing this and am much less scared/ wary/ anxious/ upset than I have been for several years. I feel much more stable too- possibly as a result of getting in touch with myself, accepting things, and using some of the tools. I have experienced rather a lot of difficult things since my return home and I feel fundamentally that I am ok, and am far from being a nervous wreck that I was before I came.
Thank you again for everything.
17.3.09 Baan Deva Montra Hotel.
Sarah. March 2009
The Elephant Nature Park is amazing. Doi Suthep Temple was interesting and Son was brilliant, he really made it great with his knowledge. I really enjoyed working with Chrissy, she really “got me”, was hugely supportive and spot on. Thank you to Chrissy, Alex and Son for making this such a memorable experience. I wish you every success and think it’s brilliant. You’ll be a great help to many people – it certainly was life changing for me.
See you in Africa!!. Sarah.
10.3.09. Puripunn Baby Grand Hotel.
Eva. February 2009
If you ever get stuck and don’t know where to turn, treat yourself to a Life Change Programme. It’s an incredible programme and allows you to see a way forward despite yourself. Having my own personal guide on excursions was also pure luxury and Son is the most charming, helpful and never tiring company. Doing this course in the most beautiful surroundings has given me the peace of mind I was so desperately seeking when I arrived. I’m looking forward to next year when I’m coming back for my refresher course.
Thank you
26.2.09. Baan Deva Montra Hotel, Chiang Mai.
Gemma. February 2009
Ten out of ten. This has been the best way to start my new life. I want to recommend it to everyone.
23.2.09 Baan Saen Doi, Resort and Spa.
Emma. Febuary 2009
The programme really exceeded my expectations, helped me organise my thoughts, identify important areas for change and realistic strategies to facilitate them. Really well planned, professional and warm.
Thank you
17.2.09 Puripunn Baby Grand Hotel. Chiang Mai.
Yvonne. January 2009.
The personality analysis was a real eye opener and helped me focus on what was important and provided a very useful structure for the sessions to come. I was surprised just how much can be achieved in so little time and I really appreciated being given so much space and time to talk. Chrissy’s feedback was invaluable. The programme we set up afterwards, to continue to help me progress was so useful because it is so practical.
30.1.09. Baan Saen Doi Hotel, Chiang Mai.
Kate. December 2008
The Baan Deva Montra is a fantastic hideaway in the mountains. Sitting in the gardens, talking to Chrissy, working through the programme and sorting my life out is just what I needed. The pool villas are amazing. I will be back. Thank you again to everyone
12.12.08. Baan Deva Montra Hotel. Chiang Mai.
Esme. November 2008
I decided on a Life Change Programme to help get over my divorce. The Personality Profile came as a shock as I had really high scores for self defeating behaviour and as the Programme continued I began to recognise loads of ways in which I’ve sabotaged good things in my life. The combination of staying at the Baan Deva which is truly a special place and daily sessions with Chrissy really, really work. Can’t wait to get back
John. October 2008
I was made redundant, was in a total panic. My wife suggested that we use some of my redundancy money to have this holiday…..so that I could take the Life Change Programme and we could also spend some time together. It was the best decision I’ve made. I’ve learnt to understand myself a great deal better and have made plans for the future that I feel really confident about. The Ratchamanka is the best hotel, Paul the manager is great its a fantastic city oasis. I’ll never forget the trip through the mountain to the elephant park, thank you Son, the best guide in the world. Will keep in touch, and see you all again
14.11.08. Baan Deva Monta Hotel. Chiang Mai
Julia. October 2008
I felt stuck…bored and boring and fed up with my job and my life. I wanted to change but didn’t know how. It sounds amazing in such a short time, but in daily sessions, during my 2 week holiday, I learnt so much about myself and what was preventing me from changing. When we came to work on my Change Plan I felt ready to really apply myself to fulfilling my biggest ambition, starting my own business. I can’t believe I’m actually doing it. The email support afterwards was so important to me, it gave me the strength to keep going forwards. I really believe I can make this work.
Thank you so much
17. 10. 08. Baan Deva Monta Hotel. Chiang Mai.
