"'Grow Up America!' [Dr. Hurd's second book] was the first time I ever read anything that coincided so perfectly with my values and beliefs!"

"Dear Dr. Hurd

I find your column in our local paper to be interesting and informative. Oftentimes, your advice and anecdotes confirm my thoughts and feelings. In particular, your article, "Finding Fault in all the Wrong Places" couldn't have come at a better time for me. I had just experienced a 'projection' incident with my employer. In fact, there have been numerous times when the owners of the establishment for which I work turned everything around and made problems the fault of my co-worker and me rather than accepting their role and responsibility in running a business. So, I have clipped your column and filed it in my work folder as a handy reference!"

We have complete trust in you and your ability as our therapist. We both knew we could tell you our deepest thoughts and express feelings that we were not proud to discuss with anyone else.

I cannot believe the difference in how we feel after just a few months of discussing our issues with you. This was such effective therapy and I will always be grateful to you for getting over my feeling of not wanting to wake up in the morning. You have saved our family from great pain and we know without you it would have taken years to get to where we are now.

Our friends have been going to therapists for years so we realize how effective you have been as our therapist. We are appreciative and grateful to you. Thank you so much for guiding and helping us and giving us tools for a happy and productive life.

I wish I could put into words the admiration and respect we have for you.

Good work, Dr. Hurd. I've thoroughly enjoyed each and every article you've written.

"Thanks so much for the article on cognitive distortion - that had me written all over it. ...your article clearly and briefly reminded me of how simple it can be to adjust to a happier, more satisfying life by keeping just a few guidelines in mind.

Your work is terrific -keep it up!"

"I just read your column, 'Tips for Raising emotionally Healthy Kids.' It was wonderful! I raised our two daughters using the 10 tips you described. Of course, back then, no one gave us tips. We just relied on how our parents raised us and we followed the rules of society. And, as with teachers (and I have trained many), there are people that are just 'naturals' at being parents. My children grew up to be emotionally healthy kids. One of my greatest accomplishments in my life!

On behalf of all the teachers in the entire country, we say thank you for the tips. These are the things we want to say to parents all of the time. Your column should be required reading for EVERY parent. What teachers know is that for the most part the parents that are not raising their children to be emotionally healthy are usually the ones that are not reading advice on child rearing. You are right! I have been saying for years that we are required to take classes for every other skill performed, but not to raise children, our most precious commodity. It's just not right.

I enjoy reading your columns. I just had to comment on this one because it pulls at my heartstrings. So many kids get the short end of the stick when it comes to parenting." 

"I read this week's column in the Coast Press. It hit home since it has been my approach to life for 67 years.

I confess that I also "Googled" you.

Wow."

"After many years of doing so, I still regularly go to your site to read your Daily Dose of Reason, always with confidence that you'll have something thoughtful and worthwhile to say. [I'm] always glad I stopped by.

My life is the better for you."

"Is my subscription to The Living Resources Newsletter current? I appreciate your voice of reason, keep up the important work."