Testimonials

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“I’ve had the opportunity to work closely with Terese for the last year being a Lake County Juvenile Probation Officer. Through our Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) grant, we were able to start a group program with Terese focusing on young women finding their worth through storytelling. Being able to see the impact that Terese made with these youth in only a few short weeks was remarkable. So remarkable that we decided to write a separate grant to keep this program going for another two years! Terese is truly gifted in not only building rapport but also encouraging every person she comes in contact with.”
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Amy Wolosiewicz
Lake County Juvenile Probation Officer/JDAI Coordinator
“When I came to work with Terese, I was struggling with myself in trying to find good. Everything was going bad at the moment but then I started coming here [to LifeWork] and Terese showed me how to work everything out. She taught me how to manifest what I want and to never give up. Now I feel unstoppable and know I can get anything done.”
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15-year-old girl
LifeWork Client
“Since working with Terese, Lucy has done a 180° change in her attitude at home, improved her grades significantly, and is now organized, happy, and excited for school.”
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Adult guardian
for a LifeWork Client
“It’s not often you come across a professional who transcends their title and becomes a pillar of support and hope for someone, especially in the challenging field of social services. But that’s exactly what Terese has been for our mutual client, and so much more. Having witnessed the unimaginable emotional and physical trauma our client endured in my time working with her, I saw firsthand the profound impact of Terese’s empathetic warm light had as one of the service providers on the case. What makes Terese’s program exceptional? It’s not just diligence, organization, and professionalism – though she excels in all those areas. It’s the rare combination of these qualities with deep, genuine compassion. This empathy shines through in every interaction, every decision, and every step of the journey that she walks with her clients. I truly believe every client deserves the genuine care and compassion that Terese embodies. Working with her has been an honor, and I sincerely hope our paths cross again in the future.”
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Morgan Kopitka
Older Youth Case Manager (OYCM), Indiana Department of Child Services, Lake County
“Ms. Terese, I wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you have done for my daughter. You have given that girl hope again, and I couldn’t be more thankful for you coming into her life. That girl loves you to death.”
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a mom
of a LifeWork Client