Testimonials

Ani….many thanks for a terrific session.  I heard from several of the attendees who were very pleased.  You do such important work when people are at their worst.  I am so happy we finally met and hope our paths cross again soon.  With warmest regards, Maria God bless your beautiful work that you do.  You have been the arms and hands of God to many people.  Thank you for your continued inspiration and faith in humanity.   Father Stepanos, New York It was wonderful meeting with you yesterday, and I thank you so much for all your interest in my friend’s human rights situation from Ethiopia and for the time you so generously shared with us. The work you do, Ani, is so highly valuable.  Your spirit and constant dedication is a great source of inspiration for many of us.  All my kudos to you, and I wish you much good fortune in Sri Lanka, and in particular, hope that you are safe there. I hope to be in touch with you when you return.  Sending you much love, with all my appreciation, Christina Braidotti Boston University Massachusetts

I am really appreciative of that last PTSD Workshop you conducted at Fordham. I have attended so many trainings down the years and none of them ever had the experiential component included the way you did and needless to say I was overwhelmed by the intensity of my own feelings 60 years after the event! My inner child finally got her chance to shed her frightened tears. She has shed plenty down through the years but never around this incident so please accept my gratitude. It truly was a good feeling to be heard and feel validated in such a warm and professional environment. Aine Go Clinical Social Worker Staten Island, New York

Wow, Ani – the people that you assisted were blessed to have you and the team to provide support for them. I am sure great and loving lessons were experienced by all. Yes, there are good people in this world – thank you for being one of them. D.O , NJ

Ani: Thank you for your work on behalf of humanity. You are an emerging icon in the field of humanitarian assistance. I am honored to be a friend. Ciao, Anthony J. Marsella, Ph.D., D.H.C.,Professor Emeritus, Department of Psychology, University of Hawaii

Ani, you are certainly leaving your mark on the world… your work is most impressive. I think of you often and send you energy to continue your most important work. Love, Mary Pittman, Administrative Director, Professionals At Risk Treatment Services

I heard [Ani] talk at the United Nations 6 or 7 years ago and I was so impressed at what [she] was already doing in the field of trauma work. Sincerely, Giang Nguyen

Keep up the great work you are really reaching out to the world. You are a real role model to not only nurses of today, but the entire world. All the best, Bridget Maybury RN

Dr. Kalayjian is internationally known for her commitment to make this a better world transforming trauma into forgiveness and compassion. Her courage and enthusiasm are contagious, producing great results in bringing people from different countries and races to collaborate together to alleviate suffering, Her approach provides some of the most uplifting and inspirational thinking I have ever encountered. Wherever people face disaster and distress, Dr. kalayjian is always present and whenever there is no urgency, she fights for them at international forum, at universities, United Nations, etc making leaders aware of their needs… producing genuine breakthroughs and a real quantum leap. The implications are simply staggering. A giant thank for a stupendous experience. Inspiring, original and powerful point of view in how to transform and improve the quality of life worldwide. Rivka Bertisch Meir, Ph.D., M.P.H.

Dr. Kalayjian is internationally known for her commitment to make this a better world transforming trauma into forgiveness and compassion. Her courage and enthusiasm are contagious, producing great results in bringing people from different countries and races to collaborate together to alleviate suffering, Her approach provides some of the most uplifting and inspirational thinking I have ever encountered. Wherever people face disaster and distress, Dr. kalayjian is always present and whenever there is no urgency, she fights for them at international forum, at universities, United Nations, etc making leaders aware of their needs… producing genuine breakthroughs and a real quantum leap. The implications are simply staggering. A giant thank for a stupendous experience. Inspiring, original and powerful point of view in how to transform and improve the quality of life worldwide. Rivka Bertisch Meir, Ph.D., M.P.H.

What you do is genuinely good for people, tangible and real. The forums you organize at the UN are informative as well as therapeutic. In addition to having the UN Ambassador from Rwanda speak, I was impressed at how there was a special place on the program for surviving victims of mass trauma, genocide, and torture tell their stories and be validated in a safe yet international public forum. I think these efforts should be extended and deserve our support. Professor Ray Paloutzian Professor of Psychology Westmont College Santa Barbara, CA