.....Joining Lifeline for me was for a mixture of reasons; to help others, to develop myself, to grow in my career (not in the counseling field) and to strengthen my relationships with those around me.  Lifeline helped me to do this with a professional, well paced course which introduced concepts, reinforced the value of identifying and acknowledging your (and others) feelings and provided support throughout from the leaders and the peer group. 

Lifeline for me became a place where I felt comradery. It had a different feel to any other organization I have been part of.  People there looked out for each other at a level that goes deeper than ‘what you did that day’ and in a way that was honest and encouraging. 

The insights I gained and have applied to other situations since, have been invaluable in helping others, developing my relationships and learning about myself.

There is nothing better than having finished a call through Lifeline and feeling that you have contributed to someone’s journey where they have gained insight allowing them to continue through the current hurdle, rather than finding it insurmountable.  (Nikki)