TESTIMONIAL
“The EPICS brings career counseling assessment to life in beautifully crafted, full color images. Across the board clients are attracted to using the EPICS cards in ways that they are not to traditional, language-oriented assessments; the cards draw people in from beginning to end. Results can be discussed using the personality and environment descriptors on the backs of the cards, but an image driven discussion goes even deeper. You will want to use the EPICS with all of your clients.”
Dr. Lisa D. Hinz, PHD
ATR- Saint Helena, CA.
“Taking EPICS was the best 20 minutes I’ve ever invested in myself. When it was first described, I thought it was interesting; when it was offered to me, my initial reaction was to defer until a little later, citing no time. Karen implored that I try it, so I did. The card stack was quick, I found myself drawn to some of the imagery presented. What was very validating was the fact that the images I selected reconciled with many of the careers that I have considered. Our life experiences shape our thought processes, but many times we are unsure of our path, taking EPICS was a good way to gain perspective and a sense of direction much needed, especially at a time when I was at crossroad in my career. I whole heartedly recommend my peers to invest the time in themselves and take EPICS.”
Thanks
Shelly B., 43
American Airlines Operations Manager, JFK International Airport
“Epics is a tool that I will use to achieve an acute focus on ‘career Sara’, and who she is , so that I honor the authentic me vs continually feeling pressured by and distracted by family needs, societal pressures, and cultural expectations. This has been an excellent tool. Answers are VERY clear. It’s me who gets in my own way. Cannot wait to report back where I land.”
Sara G., Mother of three
Avid patron of the arts, public relations.
“The EPICS system was spot-on accurate. It managed to accurately describe my studies and ways of thinking as a chemical engineer. I was always very skeptic of such methods but there was no arguing when the results from EPICS actually described my career path and interests of study and many other aspects of my personality.”
George, 20
Student, Cincinnati, OH
“I took the EPICS Assessment after being a flight attendant for a year. It pointed out some of the reasons I chose this career, but also clearly identified some of my strengths in other fields. It helped reiterate that there are other career options out there (if I choose to look into something else.) I highly recommend this easy to use assessment that is appealing to all ages.”
Mandi Fleishman, 26
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with an emphasis in Public Relations.
“I was incredibly impressed by the intuitive accuracy of EPICS. It reflected many of the aspects of my personality and interests that I am already familiar with and simultaneously implied aspects of my personality that are not as conspicuous. I wholeheartedly believe that this assessment can direct individuals towards fitting careers.”
Aniella F. 22
Student at UCONN, Storrs, CT
“I see so many opportunities to use EPICS with those incarcerated. I introduced EPICS to three of my clients at the Dane County Jail in Madison Wisconsin; two males and one female, all age seventeen. All three clients were experiencing similar stressors: adapting to the environment of an adult jail, processing their actions that lead them to incarceration, and wondering what their future holds. Returning to their lives of gang involvement or prostitution presents as the safe route, they are guided by older relatives on how to behave and experience less threats and abuse. Leaving and making a new path is more frightening and not supported by their families or "providers".
The three clients were similar in that they displayed poor self esteem, anxiety regarding transitioning back to the community, and reported minimal goal orientation. EPICS targeted all three of these issues in a manner that allowed each client to be in control of the process. I watched their confidence grow as they became more comfortable choosing cards. This process appeared extremely symbolic as they were now able to make independent choices based on their unique strengths and interests. After the cards were sorted, the clients discussed the stack of images they were attracted to. They reflected back to examples of how they had succeeded in the past. EPICS naturally provided positive feedback, organized strengths and interests, and sparked a light which may instill the ability and desire to change. ”
The three clients were similar in that they displayed poor self esteem, anxiety regarding transitioning back to the community, and reported minimal goal orientation. EPICS targeted all three of these issues in a manner that allowed each client to be in control of the process. I watched their confidence grow as they became more comfortable choosing cards. This process appeared extremely symbolic as they were now able to make independent choices based on their unique strengths and interests. After the cards were sorted, the clients discussed the stack of images they were attracted to. They reflected back to examples of how they had succeeded in the past. EPICS naturally provided positive feedback, organized strengths and interests, and sparked a light which may instill the ability and desire to change. ”
A. Geiss
Licensed Professional Counselor and Art Therapist in Wisconsin