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The training itself consisted of a series of lectures and experiencial processes designed to show the participants a new manner of contending with life situations and concerns and how other possible explanations and interpretations may lead to different results.

Some individuals complained that they felt harangued, embarrassed, or humiliated by the trainer during the trainings.

Some few individuals choose not to complete the trainings.

A preponderance of those that began the trainings found them life altering.

Additionally, the trainer used many English words in a manner that was different than their usual meaning.

" Commitment ", for instance, was defined as " the willingness to do whatever it takes ".

" Conclusion " was defined as a belief.

Also, words such as " responsibility ", " space ", " surrender ", " experience ", " trust ", " consideration ", " unreasonable ", " righteous ", " totally participate ", " from your head ", " openness ", " letting go " were redefined or used so as to assign them a more specific meaning.