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The group has been very helpful to me in many ways. The first was the opportunity to share my experience with all of you and not feel judged in any way. I have been ashamed to admit my overshopping problem to myself let alone anyone else. Even my therapist didn't understand when I tried to explain to her. The group has helped me with specific strategies to overcome my behavior and I now find myself more mindful when I do shop. I have learned the reasons why I got started in the first place and how I could change my life. For me to have accomplished this during the Christmas season was more than I could have hoped for. I was actually able to understand why I have overshopped in the past and I felt like I was more in control this season. I feel like I have turned the corner in becoming the type of person I want to be. It is not always easy, but I feel like there is hope again. Thank you, Carla, for your guidance.

J. F., Virginia

I have wanted to take Dr. Benson's 12 week course in Stopping Overshopping for some time, but had hesitated due to the financial investment. Now that I completed the course I have no regrets about deciding to do so. Dr. Benson is a leader in this field, and she is generous with sending appropriate referrals to students. She is open to feedback and continually adding resources and insights to her own practice. The course addresses overshopping on all relevant levels from practical to psychological to spiritual. Additionally, Dr. Benson encourages participants to explore their own areas of interest; getting her feedback on that alone is worth the price of the course. I would readily enroll in any future trainings that Dr. Benson offers.

Bonnie Campbell, LCSW