Paddy and Carole blend wisdom and compassion, kindness and challenge in all their counselling and conferencing activities. They are the counsellors that we as counsellors consult.
Lynette E. Provan, Ph.D., Psychology
Registered Clinical Counsellor
I have had the privilege of experiencing both Paddy and Carole in a conference setting, through educational seminars, as well as individual mentoring and supervision. It is refreshing to receive instruction and educational materials in a lively and interactive manner, but with depth as well. This is truly a gift worth receiving!
Jennifer Montgomery, Ph.D., Psychology
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Paddy and Carole’s work through marriage enrichment and parenting seminars has been a tremendous help to our community and family. They are uniquely gifted to bring hope and a sense of purpose to couples and families facing societies ever present challenges to healthy relationships. The Ducklows warmth, sense of humour and willingness to share on a personal level quickly breaks through, touching hearts and inspiring a deeper life. We continue to benefit from Paddy and Carole’s teaching and resource materials for pre-married and married couples.
Dr. Bruce D. Clark, Ph.D.
of Reconcilable Differences in Oakville Ontario
Paddy and Carole Ducklow are caring and effective people who bring expertise and compassion to all spheres of life. At Regent College we have been enriched by Paddy’s teaching, Carole’s oversight of the Adjunct Counselling Service, and their training in sexual harassment prevention for staff, students and faculty. I see Carole and Paddy as open and thoughtful leaders who bring a strong desire to listen and to pay careful attention to people. As individuals and as a couple, they bring a significant impact.
Dr. Rod Wilson, Ph.D.,
Psychologist and President of Regent College, Vancouver, BC
I refer to Paddy and Carole with complete confidence knowing that my referrals will receive the highest level of clinical competence, combined with wisdom and great kindness.
Glen Davies, Ph.D., R.Psych.
Director, ABLE Developmental Clinic Inc.
As an actor, I’d like to think that the landscape of our injuries and good intentions, self -inflicted or family dealt, is the wellspring of my creative life. I have tried to communicate that landscape subtly for nearly 30 years. Yet, when I see the skill, and the understanding, and the gentleness with which Carole and Paddy hold up the mirror to our selves, when I see the spirit and the affection with which they navigate that terrain, I realize that I am but a seasick troubadour banging from one side of the rib cage to the other. And, in the end, that they love me as much for my stumbles as my triumphs.
Michael O’Neill
Actor, Hollywood, CA
The On-Purpose Family Workshop led by Paddy Ducklow was exactly what families, individuals and our communities need to hear today… living lives with intention, understanding and love. Participants are led to create their own family purpose statements and discover how filling a family’s emotional bank account can have surprising dividends. Paddy creatively weaves anecdotes from his personal life and profession as a psychologist to create a day of laughter and serious fun.
Laura North of True North Coaching
www.truenorthcoaching.com
We have hosted both the “Home-Base Marriage Mentoring Seminar” (for premarital and marital mentoring) and the “Not By Love Alone” Parenting Seminar. Both of these have had lasting impact on our community. We are presently active and growing in our marriage mentoring, and people still comment (several years later) about the parenting seminar. Paddy and Carole have contributed to the health of our community by their valuable input and personal example. We love them!
Don Cowie
The Mosaic @ The Space, Vancouver
The Ducklows provide a unique combination of humor, passion, thoughtfulness and clarity. Paddy and Carole’s marriage and family seminar was a great help that continues to reap fruit even three years later.
Geordie Ziegler
Sacramento, CA
Paddy and Carole were a great help to our community with a very practical seminar for those enjoying or enduring the adventure of marriage. Their insights reached a broad range of couples. The benefits of their seminar continues in the life of our church many years later. We highly recommend their work.
Reed Jolley
Pastor, Santa Barbara Community Church in Santa Barbara CA
Paddy and Carole Ducklow have been a significant and effective resource for the marriages of our community. Their seminars are full of insight and realistic help for couples trying to navigate long-term love. They combine scholarship and experience with compassion and humor in an authentic way that produces real openness and growth. I am grateful for the model and the message they have brought to my life and my congregation.
David Parker
Senior Pastor, Desert Vineyard,in Lancaster, CA
Paddy and Carole Ducklow’s clear thinking, caring, and candid approach to marriage and family matters make them our “go to” couple when it comes to training our marriage mentors and when a couple in our community needs someone to help them enhance their marriage.
Ken Shigematsu
Senior Pastor, Tenth Avenue Church, Vancouver