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I have had the opportunity to work with Jeff at a professional level and I see him as very motivated and passionate with his practice. He demonstrates insight and compassion founded in his formal training (and) tempered with his personal experience. I hold him in high regard as a colleague. Dr. Kumar Shivdasani, MD, C.C.F.P. |
In my view, Jeff offers a unique contribution to the substance
abuse field.
I have had the opportunity to meet with Jeff for individual consultations and to observe his work directly. I have no reservations whatsoever about his professional competence. On the contrary, I find his work to be an outstanding example of how to do counselling with integrity and purpose.
I have always found Jeffrey to be thoughtful, ethically astute, leadership-oriented and professional. He is also thoroughly familiar with adolescent issues, caring and considerate, and is “street-smart” more than anyone else I know.
Dr. Ross Laird, PhD (Creative process)
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He is a scrupulous man, and conducts himself ethically. His clients and coworkers have high praise for his sensitivity and attention to detail, and his enthusiasm. M. Viki Engdahl |
It is my opinion that Jeffrey would be a fine role model and mentor
for youth, that he would strongly empathize with and be able to
understand their experience because of both his own professional
training and personal experience. As a counsellor, Jeffrey utilizes
a flexible, client-centered approach, and balances empathy for and
attunement to his clients with an awareness of the importance of
clear boundaries. His skills in this respect would be a definite
asset in work with youth clients who consistently push at the boundaries
and who are in need of an individualized and caring approach.
Michael Wilson, PhD
Executive Director
Phoenix Drug & Alcohol Recovery & Education Society
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I have the greatest level of respect for Jeffrey's counselling skills and techniques, and I applaud his academic achievments. He is a rare breed in my experience. He is an authentic individual, who aspires for high moral and ethical standards. I feel that foster children will be fortunate to have him as their advocate. Christopher M. Graham |
I have worked with Jeff over the past twelve years as a colleague. Jeff is a gifted group facilitor and a very creative counselor. He brings a fresh and innovative approach to the counseling relationship. Both staff and clients noticed his energy, humor and sensitivity to his work. I would recommend Jeff as a facilitator or consultant in any Social Service setting; he brings wisdom and a broad range of experience to the field.
Mina L. Abernethy
House Director, Turning Point Recovery Society
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Keynote Speaking
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Mr. Borden spoke today to 140 Provincial Court Judges
at a judicial training seminar. He was part of a program
that I moderated on Sentencing Addicted Adolescents. These
youth probably cause judges the most difficulty when it comes
to sentencing. Mr. Borden’s training, enhanced by his
personal experience, proved him to be a very important contributor
to our program. The Honourable Judge, Thomas J.
Gove |
Re: presentation to second year nursing students
Jeff’s presentation concerning addiction, addiction issues, and the management of these issues was fascinating. The students enjoyed the frank and open discussion he facilitated. They had the opportunity to explore the topic of addiction with Jeff in a safe and supportive environment and to expand their understanding of this complex health challenge. I know this will help them provide appropriate care to future clients.
Jeff’s open style was a great fit for our students as he made it easy for them to ask questions. He was flexible in his presentation so that their learning needs were met. He is a wonderful speaker.
…Jeff was a valued guest speaker and…we have added his name to our file of guest speakers.
Melanie Forseng, RN, BSN, MSN
Nursing Instructor
Langara College
Re: Drug Abuse Presentation at Burnaby South Secondary SchoolI was extremely impressed with the quality of Jeff’s presentations. He was articulate in describing his own experiences in regard to drug abuse and recovery. He was effective in communicating his message regarding the dangers of drug use, the difficulties encountered by addicts, and the long ongoing “road to recovery”. The students were very attentive to his message and I feel that the students benefitted from the presentations. I hope to have Jeff return to speak again at Burnaby South and I recommend him to anyone involved in education, social services, medicine or any field involved with helping others. Don McNamee |
Jeff Borden’s address was well researched, thought provoking and inspirational. (He) delivered and presented (his) address with passion and professionalism to my client’s group of approximately 300 attendees with such success that they have requested his services as a regular keynote speaker and educator. Fantastic job!!!
Michael Matthews, President, The Evolve Group
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As a Keynote Speaker
