Endorsements

 

"For over 20 years, Michael Harvey has been my favorite colleague to watch conducting lectures or workshops. His ideas are always fresh -- exploring new and challenging themes drawn from his wealth of clinical experience, his sharp and fertile intellect, and his delightful sense of humor. Run, don't walk, to any Michael Harvey presentation it is your good fortune to attend."      Robert Pollard, Ph.D., Assoc. Prof. of Psychiatry, University of Rochester School of Medicine. “Dr. Harvey is a Meeting Planner's dream! Everyone adores him and what he has to say. He is motivating, dynamic, and truly connects with the participants.“      Barbara N. Thomas, Meeting Planner, Self Help for Hard of Hearing People, Bethesda, Maryland “As an audiologist, it was refreshing to hear Mike's perspectives on hearing loss, and how it affects everyone. He encourages professionals to look beyond the patient's ear, and instead to look at the whole person and their world. And he gives patients and families the tools they need to understand their hearing loss and their communication needs."      Karen Blankenship, MA, CCC-A, Clinical Supervisor/Clinical Audiologist, The Listen For Life Center at      Virginia Mason; Seattle, Washington. “Mike Harvey is a dynamic and inspiring workshop presenter/trainer. His presentations are thought-provoking and insightful, and he cherishes audience participation. I have enjoyed every presentation I have attended!”      Dr. Jeff Lewis, Director, Mental Health Counseling Program, Gallaudet University “As a long-time member and past president of the Association of Late-Deafened Adults (ALDA), I can't tell you how pleased and impressed we have been with all of Dr. Harvey's presentations and trainings over the past several years. ALDA is relieved to have finally found a professional clinician who understands the needs for late-deafened adults and is passionate about helping them.”      Marilyn Howe, C.A.G.S., M.P.A, Disability Policy Administrator and Director of the Massachusetts      Assistive Technology Partnership at Children's Hospital, Boston. “Very few psychologists have Dr. Harvey's expertise in helping deaf and hard of hearing individuals to probe and understand their own life experiences. Dr. Harvey speaks as well as he writes. In speaking to groups, he has an understated but uncanny way of getting his audience to volunteer their own insights and questions.”      Marilyn W. Neault, Ph.D., CCC-A, Director of Audiology, Children's Hospital Boston, Assistant Professor      of Otology and Laryngology, Harvard Medical School “If you ever want to have fun and learn a lot of really important information at the same time, I highly recommend that you attend one of Dr. Harvey's workshops … There are very few psychologists who have Dr Harvey's depth of experience in working with people who have problems related to hearing.  There are fewer still who are able to communicate their knowledge as effectively as he does.  So, read his books, and attend his workshops; you will be delighted and informed.”       Sam Trychin, Ph.D., Psychologist and Lecturer, Penn State, Erie “Dr. Harvey is adept at exploring intense issues with wisdom, clarity, sensitivity and humor.”      Kim Grebert, MSW, LICSW, Social Worker “Mike Harvey's insights are inspirational. Of all the workshops and trainings I attend, Mike's are by far the most meaningful."      Andrea Wohl, MA LMHC, Clinical Director of Deaf Services, Center for Behavioral Health,      Bloomington, Indiana “Mike Harvey's presentations are always the highlight of the annual ALDAcons! His view of the human experience (including hearing loss) is compelling and compassionate. I always learn something new about myself and the world around us.”      Carol Menton Past-president, Boston Chapter, Association of Late-Deafened Adults “Dr. Harvey is a wonderful storyteller, … has a mischievous sense of humor, and will keep you on your intellectual toes with cartoons and jokes interspersed among the more ‘serious’ stuff.”      Tovah M. Wax, Ph.D., LCSW; Deaf Service Unit Program Director, Dorothea Dix Hospital, Raleigh, NC “Mike’s style of delivery keeps the audience alert and focused. No questions are overlooked and each one is given thoughtful consideration before answering. It is a privilege to attend his workshops.”      Isabel Lyndon, Children's Specialist/Case Manager; Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard      of Hearing “Dr. Harvey is a dynamic and interesting speaker.  His workshops and trainings are never boring as he imparts his wealth of knowledge with clarity and a sense of humor.”       Brenda Monene, R.N. M.Ed., President, International Deaftek, Inc. “I have attended several workshop sessions provided by Mike Harvey. I have always left the sessions feeling that I learned something that was of benefit to me either personally or professionally.”      Steve Larew, Director, Gallaudet University Regional Center, Flagler College, St. Augustine, FL .…through his compassion, insights, humor, and storytelling abilities, Dr. Harvey educates, inspires and deepens our empathy.. . He never fails to bring a fresh perspective… An opportunity to hear him should not be missed!"      Carolyn Watson-Peters, LICSW      Clinical Coordinator, Walden School Residential Treatment Program for Deaf Youth "Dr. Harvey has a unique ability to illuminate complex interpersonal issues in a way that is completely understandable to his audience. He effectively challenges his participants' thinking while simultaneously touching their hearts."      Christine Marschall, MRC Senior Staff Development and Training Coordinator