Students in Canada who have received 16Guidelines (16G) training and recognized the value of these tools to transform relationships positively have been inspired to share them and take them further into their professional fields. As one testimonial describes: The 16 G's represent mindfulness; and in my hectic life I need all the tools I can get to remind me to be mindful!

Below are some examples of 16G facilitators taking the 16G to their workplace and sharing the benefits with their colleagues and/or clients.

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The 16G have been introduced by social worker, Valerie Spironello, to participants who are learning about mindfulness through programs at the Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Canada.

"Healthcare workers need to take care of themselves as they care for others and there is so much enthusiasm to use the book and cards to help."
- Valerie Spironello, MSW, RSW

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Deborah Seigel has introduced the 16Gs into the workplace of a national retailer in Canada.

|The 16 G cards provide me a chance to bring myself into the present. When I pull a card I stop the incessant ramble in my head. I get to evaluate where my mind state is and how that mind state is affecting my day. I reflect on how the word on the card applies to my day so far, and how I can use this word going forward to elevate my attitude, energy, behaviour, etc. The 16 G's represent mindfulness; and in my hectic life I need all the tools I can get to remind me to be mindful!"
- Danielle S, Toronto, Canada

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Craig Mackie is currently using the 16G as the backbone of Christie Lake Kids, a longstanding organization in Ottawa that works with marginalized youth and families living in poverty. Craig is the Director of Inner City Programs.

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Shelley Urlando is facilitating a four-week introduction of the 16Gs at the Centre for Compassion & Wisdom, Burlington in April.

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