Testimonials
We need this here..I can’t believe that after only one assembly the number of kids to my office has dropped dramatically. There is a new attitude here and I can’t wait to have Soul Shoppe here once a month!
The Soul Shoppe program is a great resource for schools to have, but a great program is not enough. Having facilitators, who bring the needed energy, passion, and stage presence are what makes the program truly effective. Thank you for making JFK an even better place these past two years!
I was so impressed with the way Heath (Soul Shoppe facilitator) managed the different- aged audiences and engaged them, entertained them, taught them with words and music and the interactive video. He was awesome!
Vicki & Joseph provide a rare blend of inspiration and heart with all the practical skills and tools necessary to bring forth positive change.
This assembly made our students think. If you had asked any of our students before the assembly their definition of a bully, they would have said a bully is a kid who wanted their lunch money. But to see the girl in the video talk about emotional bullying, it really made a huge impact on our school. To see the different kinds of bullies made us all think.
This assembly made our students think. If you had asked any of our students before the assembly their definition of a bully, they would have said a bully is a kid who wanted their lunch money. But to see the girl in the video talk about emotional bullying, it really made a huge impact on our school. To see the different kinds of bullies made us all think.
We can tell when we haven’t had Soul Shoppe here in awhile. It has such a positive impact that we all can tell the difference in the students right away!
What a gift for our world you give those kids — making them so receptive to a message of empowerment and kindness and healing. It gives me hope. Honestly, it was a thing of beauty to be in the workshop and feel the importance of the work you do. I just wanted to thank you. I couldn’t be more convinced of the value of Soul Shoppe.
I have worked with Soul Shoppe for several years now. I have to say I have been involved in many team building retreats, and Soul Shoppe is by far one of the greatest experiences I or my team(s) have ever experienced. I leave their retreats every year being rejuvenated and ready to take on new goals and challenges in my life. The bonds that they have helped me develop with my team(s) are priceless. I recommend any company, organization, or group to definitely experience their services and grow closer to others and yourself!
“As a counselor, I know how hard conflict resolution is and how important it is every day in a school. And how awesome it is to have kids learning that skill and be able to help their school community every day in that way.”
“The Soul Shoppe Parent’s Night was the biggest turnout ever. It was packed! Parents [are making] responses about positive impact.”
“I’m out there on the playground every day, so I get to see it in action. And now when we have problems, instead of an adult having to stand there and solve the problem, there are trained students that can take other students through a process called ‘the peace path’ to help them solve the problem. And it helps put conflict behind them—and it works.”
“This assembly made our students think. If you would ask any of our students before the assembly their definition of a bully would be the kids that wanted their lunch money but to see the girl in the video talk about emotional bullying, it really made a huge impact on our school. To see the different kinds of bullies made us all think.”
“One of my teachers brought two students to me to announce that they solved their differences because of what they learned from your assembly – it really worked!”
“I would say that the time our school spent with Soul Shoppe was life changing. I could see a light go on in the faces of students and teachers. Our kids still bring up learning they acquired from the assemblies. Wow! They also wrote and contacted our local newspaper to share what Soul Shoppe brought to our school.”
“Soul Shoppe has helped my students to respect each other’s feelings through the various challenges they face. Soul Shoppe completed the missing piece in my classroom management – it has given me the tools to help students work through problems and communicate their needs. I am so thankful for Soul Shoppe!”
“Every student deserves this type of teaching, it is research based and supports student achievement. If we are truly preparing our children then we must provide SEL and skills to support their navigation through life.”
“You and your team are in making an indelible and positive impression on all of the youth that your program touches! I look forward to the days when my seven-year-old comes home from school and talks about the Soul Shoppe!”