Listening Clarity, Inc.
Len Young, PhD
(480) 998-7099
info@listeningclarity.com

Personal Success Stories

Good listening is vital to living a full and desirable life. As communication becomes more challenging—at work and at home—good listening influences your ability to take in and interpret information that is not distorted and to connect with those around you. It allows you to stay present and joyful in your own and your family’s lives. Solisten supports listening where it begins—in your ears.

People of all ages from around the world have benefited from improving their listening with Solisten and the Tomatis Method. Below are just a few of their stories.

Meet Cindy

Nine-year-old Cindy had been diagnosed with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) at an early age. She struggled at school, and she was increasingly struggling with daily life. She was reluctant to speak, using short phrases and sentences when she did. She kept her emotions and feelings inside, finding it difficult to connect even with family and friends.

Now, Cindy excels at school. Reading, reasoning, taking directions, focusing, and paying attention all come easily. She also has blossomed. Her mother reports that she is a new person with a delightful sense of humor and several close friends.

(Years later in high school)
“I look forward to school. It’s a great adventure and a place to make new friends. I never realized that everyone heard these clear words before. I thought jumbled, loud sound was how everyone hears. I was always so tired of trying when my teachers, and even my family, thought I was never trying. But not anymore. It’s so good to feel comfortable going to school instead of feeling scared.”

Meet Mary

Mary was a 48-year-old empty-nester who was having difficulty adjusting to her new, less structured life as well as the challenges of physical changes brought on by menopause. She found herself experiencing emotions that were new to her—an unspecified restlessness, periods of forgetfulness, and a sense of indecision, even on matters that were of little consequence. Mary wanted to do something for herself, but found she couldn’t focus or decide on a course of action because of the constant “mind chatter” she was experiencing. She felt drawn in many directions, but unable to decide upon the one that would be best for her. Mary signed up for the Solisten program because she wanted to regain the focus and clear thinking she once had. She hoped that she would be able to discern a new direction for herself, one that would lead to a renewed interest in life. And it worked! Mary reports that her thinking is clearer, she reaches decisions more easily, and she understands directions without difficulty. She no longer struggles to find the right words. She has returned to school and is working towards a doctorate in philosophy.

“I am freshly motivated to question and query, to learn and create newness in my life. Every day is an adventure and I look forward to what it might bring. It’s like starting with a clean slate and being able to draw anything I want to draw!”

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Meet Brandon

Brandon was a bright 11-year-old who struggled in school. His parents always thought he was capable of accomplishing more, and they watched with increasing concern as each school year became more difficult than the one before. By the time they signed Brandon up for Solisten, he was routinely spending three or more hours per night on homework and only earning average or below grades. Brandon’s self-esteem was low, and his parents noticed that he was having trouble in social situations. They worried that middle school would prove even more difficult for him and his self-confidence would take a greater hit as he moved into adolescence.

After completing his Solisten program, Brandon has acquired both new abilities and new confidence. He now spends less than two hours per night on homework, and his grades have improved. He has taken on leadership roles at school, which he is enjoying, and he now has time for sports and friends.

“I have friends who want to play after school. And I’ve joined the soccer team. I never realized how great it is to be part of a team!”

Meet Heidi

Heidi was a 55-year-old teacher who had been diagnosed with borderline dyslexia. All her life she had struggled with learning and language, putting an enormous amount of effort into achieving those goals she set for herself. She struggled to keep conversations clear and organized in her mind and to retain the information she took in. But her struggles took a toll. She had developed a sour view of life as she undertook one difficult task after another, and ultimately she realized that her mood swings were affecting not only herself, but her family.

Life is different for Heidi after completing her Solisten training. She functions better because she can make decisions and understand instructions more easily; she also finds herself enjoying reading as she no longer has to struggle to comprehend the material. Heidi also gained a new attitude–she is happier, more positive, and more motivated to pursue personal interests. She reports a new sense of energy with far fewer mood swings. Heidi’s family says, “She always wears a smile.”

“I hear words better…know what my children and husband are saying. And I feel clearer in my thinking. Life is easier.”

Meet Frances

Frances seemed to have it all. She had an active and rewarding life with her busy teenagers, her service on several high-exposure community boards, and her successful husband who wanted her to travel with him whenever possible. But Frances had been shy all her life and wished she could relax and enjoy the large personal and professional gatherings that she forced herself to attend. Preferring small, intimate parties, she appeared quiet and withdrawn to those who did not know her well.

After Solisten, Frances found the social ease she desired. Now comfortable in crowds, she is talkative and outgoing for the first time in her life. She says she feels a new joyfulness in life, and her marriage has taken on a newness and vitality that pleases both her and her husband.

“I see newness in my life, my marriage, my family.”

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