Comments for Xavier Amador, Ph.D.

Comment on LEAP Seminars by admin

admin — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:24:04 +0000

Thanks Elizabeth. I hope the book was helpful. To find out if and when we will hold a LEAP seminar in your area see http://www.LEAPInstitute.org. All the best.
Dr. Xavier Amador

Comment on LEAP Seminars by admin

admin — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:22:48 +0000

We are currently offering certification of therapists in LEAP through http://www.LEAPInstitute.org trainings. We don’t have anyone trained in Washington DC but I encourage you to ask any therapist you find the questions I suggested in my book (see TREATMENT chapter) “I am Not Sick…”. The therapist’s answers to those questions will help you determine if she or he will work in a manner that is consistent with LEAP.

Comment on LEAP Seminars by admin

admin — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:20:19 +0000

I am so sorry to be slow in responding…I am new to blogging and obviously terrible at it! If you go to http://www.LEAPInstitute.org you can contact our events organizer and we can arrange a conversation to talk about a possible training in Colorado. You can also contact Jason at [email protected] for a faster reply.

Comment on LEAP Seminars by Elisabeth

Elisabeth — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:23:28 +0000

Hi,

My name is elisabeth and I am supporting families who have a loved one with a mental illness. I am reading your book titled I am not sick, I dont need help. I have the same question as Rick Stewart do you have a train the trainer type of program? I am living in Perth, Australia?

Regards,

Elisabeth

Comment on Bio by Larry Patrick

Larry Patrick — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 02:36:47 +0000

My 42 year old son was diagnosed with delusional disorder; persecutory type two years ago. Can you direct me to any resources that might help me to help my son? Thank you.

Comment on Bio by Durel Anne

Durel Anne — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 13:28:39 +0000

Merci à Monsieur Amador. Par sex écrits que je viens de découvrir, il nous offre un véritable soutien dans le chamboulement que provoque la maladie de notre fille de 21 ans. Ses livres sont devenus indispensables… Encore merci

Comment on Bio by Candace

Candace — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:50:40 +0000

Can you please tell me how to find a practitioner in Melbourne, FL that is a LEAP trained/familiar therapist?

Comment on Listening to Cuba by Cristina Chenal

Cristina Chenal — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:49:49 +0000

I wish more people understood the advantages of communication in order for conflict resolution. In today’s mass Information Technology era of globalism, staying silent and uncompromising is no longer a feasible option. Non-state Actors and other Nations will be doing the compromising for the U.S (thus eroding our sovereignty and “power”) if we can’t “suck it up” and do the talks… in other words, no country absolutely relies on another country. There are options due to the globalized world. America’s unwillingness to compromise, and our belief that doing so is a sharp stab to Cuba, is eroding as globalism ensues. Cuba has options! Compromising will only benefit the two, and help America maintain it’s hegemony.

I also find it perplexing that with America’s long-enduring agenda of democratizing the world, they feel they can do so without communication, the platform of Democracy, and involvement of demos (citizens)….. Practice what we preach! Let’s get on the ball.

P.S Love the entry!

Comment on LEAP Seminars by rick stewart

rick stewart — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:03:40 +0000

I attended the recent LEAP seminar in Pueblo. I’m interested in implementing the LEAP ideas as a) basic training for all staff; b) annual demonstration of skill

To accomplish this, I’d be interested in a “train the trainer” type of program that we could attend, and come back and implement. For example, I liked your statement of building a simple fidelity checklist. I’ve used the Miller checklist, other ones, like your LEAP approach better- I think it’s easier to grasp for people with high school/college education.

Do you have a “train the trainer” type of program available?

Rick Stewart
Chief Psychologist
General Adult and Psychiatric Services
Colorado Mental health Institute, Pueblo

Comment on Bio by Kelley

Kelley — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 05:40:52 +0000

Are there any practitioners in or around Portland Oregon? My family member seems destined to stay in a long term hospital because they cannot engage in treatment. I have bought the book (I am not sick…) to do what I can, but some of the approaches/talk that is used by some providers doesn’t seem helpful, and they tend to give up on this person. Any help would be appreciated, thank you