Testimonials
I am pleased to recommend Ruth Rinehart in her education for divorced parents and her Three Trusts classes. I have known Ruth for over 20 years, and know her to be a responsible, sensitive and caring person. She has an understanding of divorced parents from both her personal and professional experience. Her intelligence, compassion and spirituality make her uniquely qualified to help people through this most difficult time in their lives. The Three Trusts classes will help divorced parents look at life differently, and bring insight, peace and clarity to their role, while showing them how to reduce conflict in their lives. This will truly help them improve the quality of their lives, and the lives of their children.
Blessings,
Rev. Sondra von Gyllenband
Senior Minister, Unity Church of Beaumont
The classes made me look at myself and my situation as a third party. I wanted to be totally honest to myself in this class to see who I really was and how I was affecting my situation. I stopped blaming everyone around me and took a look at my behavior. Maybe it was a combination of the timing in my life and me wanting to turn it around, but I benefited greatly from all the information. My ex-husband and I even discussed some of the class material. We were both ready for a change in our life, less stress caused by each other, less name calling, passing blame. I think couples that are separated or newly divorced would benefit greatly from this class. I wish I would have taken this when Steve and I were first separated. I would have known better how to respond to him and save a lot of arguing and problems with our kids.
-- Sherry, Colorado parent
Ruth's class is a great tool for the divorced parent to gain insight into their situation and alternatives to be able to navigate through the emotional roller coaster of divorce. The curriculum is straightforward to encourage the participant to maintain self-care in order to better care for their children. Her no-nonsense approach to the realities each divorced parent will encounter, depending on the age of the children, empowers the parent to give forethought to and make choices in the best interest of the children rather than constantly reacting in emotionally charged situations.
The time taken for me to attend Three Trusts class has given me the encouragement I needed to parent my three children after my divorce with confidence in my own ability and resources to maintain that confidence.
-- Renee, Texas parent
Hi Ruth. The idea behind "Trust the other parent to be 'good enough' " has been inspirational in my family's and my healing. That particular phrase has floated in my mind since you first mentioned the concept and it gives me great relief during times when I start to wonder and worry about whether or not my son's father is an adequate parent. I don't have to worry about it, because he truly is "good enough." I don't have to carry the burden of judging anyone else. I can focus more clearly now on being the best parent and friend that I can be for my son. Thanks again, Ruth for introducing me to that concept. My load is lighter now.
Love, Case
I am an attorney licensed by the State of Texas since 1972. For the last six years, I have been practicing Family Law in Austin, Texas, with the firm of Noelke, English and Prescott, LLP, and I am board certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Ruth worked for me as a paralegal the last 5 ½ years. Ruth was invaluable in her role, particularly with issues involving parents and children, and the crafting of possession orders that would work for all concerned. She would regularly suggest ways to minimize conflict, deal with alcohol or drug impaired litigants, and otherwise provide insight as to the best way to help clients get through their issues. This was her passion, separate and apart from the litigation process. Her suggestions were thoughtful, well reasoned, and many clients came to rely upon Ruth’s advice. One even said she was “worth her weight in gold.” I wholeheartedly recommend her to those who need help with divorce and custody issues.
-- Wayne H. Prescott (June 2007)
Ruth made a significant contribution to my world and ultimately, I know, to the world of my beloved son! Over the course of two years, several custody trials and many moments of what felt like the unfathomable, Ruth was a beacon of light and hope, providing supportive, informative, wise and compassionate counsel. She "held my hand" all the way, empathized with what was happening, moment by moment, and translated many a legal document. Navigating complex legal, emotional, psychological, practical and spiritual issues, Ruth, consistently, and with great mindfulness, took the high road with my child's best interest at heart. She gracefully helped me to step forward or backward, when necessary, all the while inviting me to take a deep breath, so that I may see things with greater clarity and compassion for all, myself included. She was able to provide a different perspective, which, on my own, I might not have been able to envision or embrace. Without her, I cannot imagine having navigated the legal process or having made it through some of the most difficult years of my life. I am so very grateful to her and will always remember her as my "legal angel!"
-- Lily
What an awesome opportunity for parents to save themselves and their children from so much pain. I hope there are people who can take advantage of the opportunity to face the truth in their relationships and move on with the health and well being of their children in mind. Just having it out there in the universe is inspiring. If one family can benefit it will be wonderful. You are brave and generous to do this. I am inspired!!
-- Jammie
