"From initial planning stages to post-event follow-up, Dr. Pinkston was a pleasure to work with, always responsive to our needs and committed to delivering an exceptional CE presentation on self-care and burn out to our clinical staff. Throughout the presentation, it was evident that Dr. Pinkston possessed not only a deep understanding of the subject matter but also a genuine passion for empowering others. This presentation was anything but run-of-the-mill,  integrating humor, engaging anecdotes, and self-disclosure that kept our staff captivated throughout (a formidable challenge on a virtual platform). Following the presentation, I received an abundance of positive feedback from our clinical staff. Overall, would highly recommend working with Dr. Pinkston!"

 — Jenny Finnerman, LCSW Associate Director of Clinical Learning and Development at Compass Health Center

“When we asked members who they most wanted to have back in 2023, it was unanimous that we wanted to invite Dr. Pinkston. She is an expert consultant who collaborated with our group on what we needed but was also flexible and spontaneous in the moment with us. She is undoubtably creative and gifted which led to delightful, unexpected moments of laughter, joy, and learning. Her work is inspirational, motivational, and empowering. After our time with Dr. Pinkston we felt energized and ready to re-engage with our work.”

— Dr. Christopher Bober, Programming Chair for The Cleveland Psychological Association

“I attended the MAPS retreat, facilitated by the charming and nurturing Fern Pinkston. Fern guided me toward deeper challenges within myself, ones that I couldn’t have anticipated despite feeling so akin to her. I walked away from that weekend appreciating it even more in retrospect than when I was experiencing it. The ripple effect of that retreat carries on.”

— Andrea Prestinario, Co-Founder of Ring of Keys

“Fern has a delightful way of making the space warm and open for all participants - she emphasizes community and collaboration, leading the group clearly while also knowing when to sit back and listen. Every aspect of the retreat I attended was welcoming, safe, and full of artists who all strived to lift each other up. If you’re soon to attend a ‘Fern Retreat’ of your own, you can expect to get back in touch with where you are mentally, physically, emotionally, and artistically (which is pretty darn neat)!”

— Devon Hayakawa, Theater Artist

“Usually at retreats, I pride myself on being the ‘good student’ which includes performative measures to demonstrate I am paying attention and enjoying the material. But Fern led me to a place of true delight which allowed me to actually be more myself and access my creative brain! Expect to be led to joy, curiosity, and a new perspective within yourself and around you.”

— Kristin Rose Kelly, Director/Documentary Playwright