DR. LISA PATIERNE
TESTIMONIALS
“Sometimes you have to go slow to go fast. Dr. Colman will show you how.”
Karen Mangia
WSJ Best Selling Author & Salesforce Executive
“Lisa was a great informative instructor. Lisa was also great during her presentation and was able to convey her material in a great manner. In addition, Lisa was great in getting the workshop engaged.”
Max Ellsworth
“Lisa was very informative and kept the workshop engaged through group activities and discussions.”
Rich Malarone
“This was a great workshop. I learned a lot. Very good with getting the workshop to work together towards a common goal. I highly recommend this workshop. Lisa was well prepared and knowledgeable on all information presented.”
Nicholas Cangemie
“Lisa is an excellent instructor and leader. Lisa is passionate about helping people. Lisa is knowledgeable and approachable. Lisa uses participation throughout her presentation to help students grow and as a way to help students learn.”
Kevin Moyer
“Lisa was very positive and she knew her material. You can tell she genuinely cares and her lessons were interesting. She helps the workshop get out of their comfort zone.”
Alexandra Monetti
“Very informative, lots of information, would recommend.”
Sergeant Shawn McGrail
“This was an informative workshop touching upon important topics. Lisa did a great job of presenting relevant information and keeping it enjoyable and interesting.”
Steven Bitola
“The workshoproom interaction was great for communication skill development. Lisa is fantastic at developing relationships and making learning fun.”
Michael Barbin
“Dr. Patierne brought an energetic and positive approach in her message. I was reminded through her workshop of the important things in life that should be prioritized. Self realization, listening, and less judgment, were some of the traits that were emphasized, I believe this will aid me in my personal and professional life.”
Kiran Dwyer
“Dr Lisa was very informative and thought provoking. She was able to keep topics fresh and interesting through group interactions.”
Paul Bouche
“Program was very well designed and really easy to relate to. Dr Lisa was energetic and kind. Dr. Lisa allowed me to leave the workshop feeling accomplished and educated.”
A Geyer
“Lisa made an eight hour workshop feel like four hours. She presented ideas in a fun, easy to understand way. I felt that she brought true value, and her teaching was memorable. I will use what she taught in my life, both at work and home.”
Danielle Long
“Dr. Patierne was very engaging throughout the day. Her ideas and values are something I believe we all have but sometimes in life, mostly through our career, we forget to live by them. Sometimes we all need someone to break the clay for us.”
Angela Vignogna
“Dr. Patierne is compassionate, approachable and funny. You can tell she enjoys learning and sharing what she learns to make the world, your life, and your outlook better period. It definitely helps that she is a teacher. It is her gift and I thank her for sharing it with us.”
Stephanie Minor
“I came into this workshop expecting to be staring at the clock until it was time to leave. Lisa immediately changed my mind in the first five minutes. This class was not only informative but interesting and captivating. I look forward to applying what I learned in my personal and professional life.”
Nicholas DiTomasso
Testimonials for I’m Human: Guarding the Guardians Through RESPONSIVE Leadership
“Guarding the Guardians was an amazing workshop instructed by Dr. Patierne. One of the main things I learned during the workshop is to always look for positivity in life and in work. Staying positive is something that I commonly struggle with; one quote during the workshop really hit home for me. ‘When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.’ I won’t forget that quote and I will use it to hopefully benefit my life daily.’”
Joshua Vine
Ogdensburg PD
“It is refreshing to hear from somebody like Lisa, somebody who takes the mental health of first responders seriously, this is something that has been overlooked for too long. Physical fitness is something that is often stressed in our line of work, but being mentally fit is even more important. Officer wellness will promote productivity in the workplace, the home, and in all other aspects of life. Teaching people about the toll our job has on us is beneficial, but methods on how to help ourselves is even more important. That is exactly what Lisa does for people. And the more people who get to hear from her, the better.”
Steven Betts
Dobbs Ferry Police Department
“I’ve taken workshops like this before, but the team building and being taken out of my comfort zone was actually enjoyable.”
Luke
Mount Pleasant PD
“This is the second time that I’ve attended a workshop that Lisa has taught today. I have learned so much about my life and work life balance and maintaining my personal health. Lisa is an excellent educator and I think her instruction should be mainstreamed into the police world, not just related to school resource officer workshops. Guarding the Guardians through RESPONSIVE Leadership by Dr Lisa Patierne should be attended by every cop in New York State.”
Sam Brecker
Police Officer
Hastings on the Hudson PD
“This is the second time I’ve been through a workshop taught by Lisa and I still implement some of the things discussed in the workshop. She also teaches in a manner that keeps everyone engaged and active in discussion. I hope when I teach officer wellness in future academies, I will be able to deliver it as well as she does.”
Amanda Mackey
Watertown PD
“Dr. Patierne brings great positive energy into her lesson plan. Her laid back approach gets students to engage with others and become comfortable speaking with people they don’t work with. Dr. Patierne is a first responder supporter who explains why we can sometimes be or feel removed. She gave useful techniques to combat depression and mental health in general.”
Steven Vitolo
North Castle PD
“I enjoyed the training. It was enlightening; the scientific basis of what stress does to the body.”
William Stapleton, PPD
“Dr Lisa Patierne was an excellent, motivated instructor. She gave life to her lessons. She helped others out by having small group gatherings. She is a great teacher and motivational speaker. She lets us understand how certain things in life work. Attending her workshop made me look different on life; both personally and as an officer. She did a lot of explaining and gave life examples. She is by far the best instructor.”
Mandy Smith
Hempstead PD
“Dr. Patierne made the workshop fun and very informative. All of the activities were organized and helped break the ice in the room. Tons of takeaways for police officer self care.”
Detective N. Valdovinos
Bedford PD
“As a police officer I believe this lesson plan is necessary to help benefit our overall mental health. I believe Dr Lisa Patierne was able to create a dynamic learning experience and some insight to better police officers, professionally and personally.”
Adam Soid
Eastchester PD
“Dr Lisa Patierne was an awesome instructor. She kept the workshop fun and interactive. Officer wellness is extremely important and something most people don’t talk about. With more training and discussion on the topic I think it will help officers, their families and their departments.”
Alyssa Ray
Town of Kent PD
“Lisa is an amazing instructor. She brought her personal experiences into her workshop, and it made everyone realize that regular people go through a lot of the same things police officers do. I enjoyed sitting through and interacting in her workshop.”
Kelvin Gray
Beacon PD
“This workshop was very interesting and informative. Highly recommend it. I enjoyed the entire workshop.”
P. Washalski
Port Jarvis PD
“It is important for officers involved with the community to be reminded of how trauma can affect them as well as how it can affect community members in very different ways. As officers involved in so many other activities and responsibilities, it was very helpful.”
Donald Ahrenberg
North Castle PD
“This is one of the best trainings I’ve had. It kept me interested and I would recommend it. It should be a must for all departments to see.”
Carole Johnson
Westchester PD
“Having Lisa as an instructor was a great experience as she really comes from a place of understanding the impact of being on the job, but struggles aside, stresses the importance of using that to help bridge the gap between our police officers and the community; especially in times so trying for law enforcement.”
Danielle Salisbury
SUNY Cortland Police