Category: Testimonials

Seeing life through a spiritual framework is like going on a very special journey. I feel such gratitude for having the opportunity to participate in John Doherty’s Modern Spirituality Program. It has added an extra dimension of meaning and purpose to my life. John makes this journey seamless holding the space with his wealth of knowledge, experience, honesty and wonderful sense of humour. This is a very special program for anyone wishing to enhance or explore their spiritual life.

Deirdre Dowling

Mindfulness Facilitator

I was interested in the Modern Spirituality course because it was a long-term programme which, I felt, would help me develop my own spiritual path (outside of a formal religious setting) over time. I get a lot from day, weekend and short courses, but often feel they end just as I’m getting into them, and as the connections are deepening. With the Modern Spirituality programme, we have built a strong little community of like-minded people from very different walks of life.

The pace is good, and it has been a joy to explore our spirituality together and to learn from each other under John’s highly skilled and compassionate guidance.  I have been taken to some unexpected places, been challenged by new ideas and relearned some previously understood truths, often in a fresh, new (sometimes experiential) way that has made me think about them anew. It is that ongoing conversation about life, mystery and about what really matters, that I find my soul hungers for if it is not getting its fill.

This course therefore, has given me spiritual sustenance and whilst it has been at times emotional, at times challenging, it has always been an enjoyable, shared experience with a fantastic community of lovely people under John’s thoughtful, experienced leadership.

Jenni

I am extremely grateful I started John Doherty’s Modern Spiritually Program at the Sanctuary Centre in Dublin. I found it both inspiring and empowering to have attended this program. John is an amazing, gifted teacher who brings mindfulness and spirituality to a new level. He makes each module easy to understand through his teaching and experiential work, while engaging with us on a deeper, meaningful way.

He created a strong, safe environment for me to explore a more worthwhile, positive life. It gave me with good insights on how to best navigate through life with uplifting mindfulness and spirituality. I would highly recommend anyone who is interested in this area to engage on this inspiring journey with John.

Marie B.

Systemic Psychotherapist (Family Therapist) at Spirasi

I actually would have no hesitation to recommend John in facilitating groups in the field of mindfulness and addiction to anyone. I believe who ever will have an experience of attending John’s groups will benefit immensely.  John did facilitate groups for Rehab in Dublin Simon Community for couple of years. I have been present at some of his groups. Every time I was amazed at a level of a skills John has. His groups were one of the most favourites among our clients. Possibly he had the best attendance by the people as well. I have learned as professional a lot about how to facilitate groups on mindfulness and addiction. As a human being I always felt at peace after those groups. There was a lot of compassion, understanding and challenging in a very tentative, person centered way in the groups facilitated by John.

Director of Education, Research & Training at Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services

John Doherty has been providing lunchtime mindfulness and meditation lunchtime sessions for the staff of Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services, Harold’s Cross for many years now. His sessions are always well attended and have had a positive effect on our staff, increasing capacity and impact of the important work that they do. He has also provided one day sessions in the Education and Research Centre which have been positively evaluated by participants. A wonderful man, an encouraging mentor and someone who can make a real difference to individual and organisational practice and performance. Highly recommended.

Director YouTube Space Berlin

John Doherty facilitated the Google Detachment Day in Dublin, September 2014. His calm and very friendly nature made it easy for everyone to adapt and follow his guidance. John has a great way of visualizing complex things so we all could learn a lot by experience which is much more powerful than listening to words. I also really enjoyed his presence and energy that even convinced people who have never meditated before. The whole day with John was absolutely valuable, relaxing and made it easy to detach from daily business or thoughts. Would definitely recommend everyone to join his course and if I would not live in Germany I would attend every week.

CEO at Blanchardstown Area Partnership

John has facilitated a number of team-building days for our LCDP team at Blanchardstown Area Partnership. The latest of these days took place three weeks ago and was a great success. John is a pleasure to work with – professional, flexible and will build the experience according to the needs of his clients. I look forward to working with John again soon

Recently returned to Dublin from Australia/Currently seeking new opportunities.

I attended John’s The Power of Now workshop in The Sanctuary, this time was just short workshop but all the information and practice given was well worth! We learned about connecting with our inner-self and how to quiet our mind, observe our thoughts, feelings and pain. Absolutely brilliant for anyone, working in the office or a busy place. Attending this course has been beneficial to both my personal and professional life. John is very welcoming and warm person. I cant wait to go to all John’s courses!

Head of Human Resources at Gorta – Self Help Africa

John provided a thorough, professional and tailored mindfulness programme for the organisation. He put time and attention into assessing our needs and continually checked in to see if adaptations were needed to ensure the audience received the most beneficial programme. The breadth and depth of experience that John brings to mindfulness theory and practice was very evident. It was a pleasure to work with John and to benefit from his programme.

Author, Group Facilitator

I took a meditation class with John in Milltown Institute in Dublin over twenty years ago. I am still reaping the benefits of that class. John is an excellent group-worker – patient, non-judgmental, a great teacher who knows his material. I’ve recommended his classes to many people.