“I found the article in Disaster Recovery Journal, Fall 2008, Personal Planning, ‘Creating a Go Bag,’ by Dr. Mitchell an outstanding and simple action step for personal preparedness. The approach of getting someone to move from intention to action is clearly articulated. We plan to use the article in our public education campaign for personal, employee and family preparedness.”Joe Huden, HLS Planner,City of Everett,Everett Emergency Management,2811 Oakes Ave,Everett WA 98201,(425) 257-7957

"Have you ever spent an afternoon wondering what it was you might have done wrong? How could you have planned more effectively; prevented the miss-perception; corrected something that may have never been incorrect. If you've ever been left wondering which direction that freight train might be coming from again, you may want to look up Dr. Vali Hawkins Mitchell. Dr. Vali is the eraser that can help you make this type of emotional terror disappear or at least allow you to live through it successfully. I know. It appears she has a fascination understanding the dark side of those who would disrupt and dismantle the organization and order that is required to engage and become successful in the current business atmosphere. While in my career (of many years) I had never come across this variant of sycophant (in more ways than one), Dr. Vali assured me that I was not the sick one. I would say that she had a bedside manner, but visiting with her is such a casual affair. She almost elfishly (and I mean this with utmost respect) is able to bridge the pain of the issue and heal the emotional aspect. From the professional perspective I would offer that she is certainly capable and willing to address the cause of the pain in very well defined, explicitly executed project, comes with fine credentials and as you can see excellent references. But, it is her twinkle, wry grin and introspective analysis; her communication skills and her genuine manner in which she really makes a difference. I would recommend a lunch, an appointment, a walk, or even a phone call with this healer; they would all verify what I have sported above. It will really make it a better day for both of you!,"  Deidrich E. Towne, Jr. CBCP, MBCI, Forsythe Technology, Inc., Senior Consultant

 “I wished I’d heard her years ago! Vali provided us with solid tools to deal with “emotional terrorists” in the workplace. She was energetic, focused and humorous, and was rated very highly by our participants.”, Laurie Pearce, Emergency Preparedness for Industry and Commerce Council of British Columbia (EPICC)

"Dr. Vali Hawkins Mitchell empowered our group by presenting tools and techniques that enabled our employees to manage the stresses of contract transition. Her ability to customize her training to fit our individual needs was invaluable," Adam Banta, Accountant, Finance Group

"Vali Rocks! She gives ‘the Smile’ a whole new meaning," Wendi Finkbeiner Energy Northwest

"As one of the chairpersons on the Hanford Office Professional’s Committee, it was my suggestion to bring Dr. Vali in to speak to several hundred Administrative Professionals during a two day conference. I was extremely pleased when Dr. Vali, not only wowed the groups, she was the only speaker who ranked superior in the evaluation submitted by the attendees. The best way I can describe Dr. Vali is; she’s like a great movie, the kind you like to go home and talk about for weeks on end," Suzi Vitulli, Executive Secretary, Fluor Hanford



"This 2008 Professionals Workshop was one of the best workshops that I have attended…especially Dr. Vali is an excellent speaker who is knowledgeable and effective with her great sense of humor and experiences.," Lucie Roberts Paging,  Administration/Field Support Services

 "Dr. Hawkins-Mitchell extensive research and own blend of expertise and clear perception of given situations provides management, and individuals, with competent tools to counter balance emotional terrorism." We've all dealt with them but few of us have successfully maneuvered around them, now we can.", Cheryl Coppinger Phoenix, AZ, SHAM Inc.

"Dr. Vali’s book should be a part of every MBA, Business Management and Education Administration program.", B. E. Bohart, Ed.D, Consultant, Futurist, Astoria, Oregon

"I recommend Dr. Vali's book to anyone who is involved with crisis management, corporate executives and anyone who wants to gain a better understanding of how emotions play such a big role in corporate life.", Raymond Jean Vice President at Risk Watch, a compliance and Risk Management Company, Connecticut



"Okay, I read a LOT of books. After all, I am a publisher - and I am the publisher of Vali Hawkins-Mitchell's book, Emotional Terrors in the Workplace: Protecting Your Business' Bottom Line--Emotional Continuity Management in the Workplace. As a publisher, I have to maintain a degree of objectivity about the manuscripts and books I read. Fortunately, I found it very hard to remain objective when I first read Vali's manuscript which eventually became this book. Vali's extensive use of anecdotes, case studies and examples makes this a tough book to put down. It seems like every case study was about someone or something I have run across in the course of my career - I could put a name on just about every one. What I found most fascinating was each time I would read a case study, identify it with a real individual and experience, and then read Vali's guidance - "if only I had thought of that, I would have handled that idiot differently! Bottom line - this book was a pleasure to bring to market, and a worthwhile read for anyone who deals with people in the workplace who experience emotions - in other words, just about anybody you work with.", P. J Rothstein, Publisher (Brookfield, CT USA)