I have known Dr. Phyllis Pole for thirteen years and had the privilege to work with her for three years in a mental health facility for recovering addicts, their families and patients with a wide range of mental disorders.
As a professional colleague, I have been impressed by her ingenuity and ability to listen empathically, genuine nature and acceptance of the other. When these are present in the client-therapist relationship, they pave way for good communication and constructive change.
A close observation of her style in therapy will often lead one to a conclusion that her philosophy and approach are a bridge between Eastern and Western thought. Based on her wide counseling experience and on the changes she has seen in people's lives, Dr. Pole has developed a principle of non-interference in therapy. This implies that she does not interfere in the life of people, she does not impose herself on them but she helps them to gain their freedom. Her effort with people has always been directed toward liberating their nature and their destiny in a way that is beyond the capacity of the human mind to fathom. Overall, I am deeply fascinated by her integration of the most effective therapeutic approach that consists of listening for the feelings and emotions that could be discerned through the clients words and using the best response to reflect these feelings back to the client. No doubt, from the evidence of her work, we can begin to develop a sense of something far more deeply interfused.
-Tim Osazuwa, MD., MPH & TM. Medical Research Scientist and Executive Director African Health Organization (AHO)
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Dr. Phyllis Carter Pole is a wonderful woman of valor and excellence. I met Dr. Pole at a time in my life when I was having problems not only figuring out who I was in Christ, but also trying to determine my next step after my divorce. Prior to meeting Dr. Pole, I had taken up many jobs, none of which were satisfying. I had an idea that I thought I should be doing but was not truly clear.
Having met Dr. Pole, I underwent temperament therapy and behold, I came to myself. My experience with Dr. Pole has been incredible. As a counselor, she listens with compassion; as a friend, she goes out of the way to assist you; as a teacher, she is beyond her years. Her depth of spiritual knowledge and understanding leaves one in awe. She has been called for such a time as this. - Dr. Fumi Hancock, DNP, M.A.
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In 2013, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. This affliction had significantly affected my life and my outlook regarding my future. Dr. Pole had me read her book “Temperament Your Spiritual DNA” and I found it to be deeply helpful and profound at detailing the elements & components of our spiritual composition. Dr. Pole provided me with observational guidance from a biblical contextual lesson plan, and I really appreciated that, as she herself is a great soul of immense faith. She provided sound advice & wisdom, with a genuine heart and an acute discerning ear. I’m deeply humbled and thankful for her help. She calibrated my heart and spirit, and help me along my journey’s way.
-Jamar Folkes, Engineer, MS Survivor & Advocate
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I worked for Dr. Pole during the summer of 2007 at her summer leadership academy in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. I had the opportunity to receive a counseling session with Dr. Pole that included the administering of the Temperament Analysis Profile (TAP). It changed my life. There were parts of myself that I knew needed some deep rooted work, and the TAP summed up who I was and how I needed to direct my efforts if I were to have better relationships with others.
10 years later I still refer to my TAP results and implement its recommendations in my everyday life. It has made me become a better manager and developer of people. It has also caused me to be deeply aware of why I say and do the things that I do. I am more prone to admit when I am being sarcastic and brash, and I have become more open to having difficult conversations. In the short time that I spent with Dr. Pole, I was given a gift that has served me well for life. - Desiree Cocroft, MBA, Founder of Signature Dance Company
