Wendy Treynor, Ph.D.
"Meeting you...has been a beautiful and life-transforming experience!"
-Cynthia Reeder
"Meeting you was the first step on a new path. Reading about your work on the internet - that day I first visited your website - has given me so much joy already. I appreciate you and all your inner work and thank you for sharing it with the world."
- Gerry Athas-Vazquez
Artist, Writer, Dreamer
WENDY'S NEW BOOK
"No one is a perfect
saint.
'Towards a General Theory of Social Psychology: Understanding Human Cruelty, Human Misery, and Perhaps a Remedy' is a psychological treatise from Wendy Treynor who tries to answer the question of why people so often turn cruel, when in general they are usually helpful, good people. Discussing peer pressure and its effects, which could explain the mindset of a soldier committing an atrocity due to orders from above, Treynor presents many intriguing ideas about the human mind and how most people tend to behave. 'Towards a General Theory of Social Psychology' is a highly intriguing and entertaining read, sure to give both psychology students and non-specialist general readers much to think about."
-Midwest Book Review
"An amazing integration of classic and current social psychological theories. This book is a tremendous primer for anyone interested in understanding the underlying motives behind human behavior and social interaction."
-John Tauer, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Psychology
University of St. Thomas
ART OF HAPPINESS
THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY
SOUTH BAY CITIES
OCTOBER 9, 2009
“It was fabulous”
“Superb”
-Meredith Grenier, Journalist
The Daily Breeze
“The whole program was
exceptionally great”
“She is the best
Very personable &
engaging”
-Paula Bernstein
“Wonderful. The BEST wellness program I have been to. God bless you. I needed this today!”
“Thank you so much. You have such a beautiful spirit.”
-Kathleen Whiting
“Excellent!”
-Louis Grenieu
“The best. She has a great spirit.”
- Betty Marinas
“All of it [was valuable.]”
-Coleman Yolanda
“Very Good”
“Very good [in] helping you believe in yourself.”
-Jackie Childers
“…Wendy’s presentation was
very inspirational. I’m in my 30’s and could relate to much of what she said.”
-Leticia Arias
“Beautiful, inspiring,
helpful.”
-Edith Meier
“EXCELLENT”
-George Meier
ART OF HAPPINESS “High impact emotional issues with sweet, helpful conclusions....Wonderful…” -Jessamine Campbell “Let it go and trust your body. “Wendy’s testimonial was inspirational” “...Well spoken and animated. Good Smiles. –John Butters “I was able to take something from the entire presentation. Her life experience was something I was able to reflect back on in my own life…. -Jeanette Garzon “GREAT!” “...It’s laid out well—personal progression—very well done!!.... “...Very inspirational! I thought the program was a great balance of inspirational quotes to live by while offering tips to appreciate life.” -Ryan Iwamoto The content was great but I was actually more impressed by her overall demeanor and personality. She exudes joy.”
“Personal story, very touching, acceptance is freedom, surrender and live your life in joy everyday….She was dynamic and very engaged. BEAUTIFUL SOUL!” -Terry Fantenrose ART OF HAPPINESS WHOLEFOODS MARKET PRESENTATION REDONDO BEACH MARCH 20, 2009
“Excellent”
-Terese J. Campbell Community Relations Belmont Village ...your lessons are relatable to everyone and every situation.”
BELMONT VILLAGE PRESENTATION, RPV
APRIL 30, 2009
Program Director
KEEPSAFE
Giving love to others without expecting anything in return.…Just make your life happy and enjoy the gift .…It was like a touch of my soul in a deeper temporal that open[ed me up to] how important our life [is].”
Joy & Happiness & Enthusiasm.”
Herbalist Scientist
R & D
It was great! Very humbling and appreciative...”
Accounts Manager Maxim Healthcare Services
VERY GENUINE—HEARTFELT.”
Owner
24 Hour HomeCare
“...Great Program! ...”
- Gerald Hardin
Assistant Director
Sage House ADC
“....Fantastic [program and speaker]!
- Farah Benedict
Operations Manager
Home Instead
Community Ambassador
Silverado Senior Living
“[I had a] great time--highly motivation[al] and upbeat!”
“Very insightful.
ART OF HAPPINESS ART OF HAPPINESS WHOLE FOODS MARKET PRESENTATION WEST LOS ANGELES SEPTEMBER 10, 2008
-Gabriel St. Louis "Very beautiful story."
"The whole presentation was wonderful.... Very enlightening and wise for such a young speaker." “...[ I appreciated the speaker's] honesty and willingness to share deep subjects that people don't like to think about, face, and reveal...[I would like to see] small workshops to help people work on their emotions.” Very Genuine and Inspiring -Danielle D’Adiu “Wonderful!” -Liz Lee “The program and speaker were wonderful.” -Luz Forero “[The speaker has] great energy.” “Outstanding” ART OF HAPPINESS YMCA PRESENTATION SAN PEDRO & PENINSULA NOV. 19, 2008 Loved the drawings—She definitely conveyed happiness! -Rosa Vega “All of it [was valuable]…very dynamic and interesting…” -Sharon Dragan “[I] thought it was very worthwhile—speaker energetic and genuine” -Chuck Nena “All of it was great…I learned a lot from what she said.” -Maria Moreno -Cesar Ruiz “[I appreciated] her open hearted sharing… well done, spontaneous & sincere” “Excellent” “It was very moving and thought provoking” “This was an extremely inspirational speech with a nice mix of philosophy and common sense by a very sympathetic speaker.” “Great Speech!” ART OF HAPPINESS THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY PASADENA NOVEMBER 20, 2008 It is so easy to discount a happ[y]… successful speaker if they have had an easy time of it. Loved it—the best I have heard in a long time—Very inspirational.”
SHRINER'S HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN
LOS ANGELES
PRESENTATION DECEMBER 8, 2008
"This was a wonderful event for the patients. They got great information...."
-Elizabeth Dever
Public Relations Specialist
Shriner's Hospital for Children, Los Angeles
"[G]reat story.... She is just a wonderful treasure--lovable and inspiring--so glad I came to this."
- Carol Steinberg
"The whole presentation was very valuable....Excellent message. Very well organized. VERY insightful."
"...It was very moving!"
- Kelly Layne
Marketing Director
Whole Foods, West LA
"It was very well organized and covered life truths in a clear way..."
ART OF HAPPINESS
WHOLE FOODS MARKET PRESENTATION
TORRANCE SEPTEMBER 25, 2008
Very deep.”
“I felt like she was talking directly to me…She was great very passionate”
"Incredible. Very inspirational!"
"Enjoyed [the presentation]…Awesome Speaker…
I loved it—great ideas [&] insights—Thank you!
“Very well combined, loved the hand drawings”
“What an incredible presentation!
-Martha Charlsn
ART OF HAPPINESS
THEORY PRESENTATION
CROWNE PLAZA, REDONDO BEACH
NOVEMBER 2007
"Fantastic, inspiring, energizing, motivating--richly informative."
"[The speaker has] great empathy and compassion ... warmth"
"She was able to express her research in layman's terms. I was enlightened ... a new way to see others."
- Cynthia Reeder
Housewife, Freelance Worker, Artist, "Wonderful .... [The speaker has] great enthusiasm and empathy." -Janet Walton ART OF HAPPINESS
"Very valuable" - Robert Kiio "Outstanding!" - Wayne Herbranson ART OF HAPPINESS WELLNESS COMMUNITY, SOUTH BAY JUNE 2008 "Her presentation was excellent--her story clear--every part inspirational. Wendy's stories leading to her insights helped deepen understanding and mental grasp....What a great, authentic person. Who could wish us [a] kinder, better than this young woman?...Wendy is good to the core. Her presentation was so 'her'... She obviously wants constructive helpful things to happen to us all as a result of her experiences. She made us all feel she is our ally. Her stellar education, writing, and communication skills shone through to touch us all somewhere." "Very inspiring... Excellent... so honest and...the message she gave [is] of love." -Larry Burke -Betty Ottinger
Yoga Practitioner & Dancer
YMCA PRESENTATION
TORRANCE JANUARY 2008
-Pandora "Concha" Mitchell
"...so honest... I enjoyed it all.... inspirational.... Excellent. The audience appreciated her."
"It's such a unique program…. She’s a lovely girl and she speaks very well...Very honest."
GIFT OF CANCER
REDONDO BEACH SEPTEMBER 2007
"... an inspirational experience filled with so many lessons that anyone--living or dying--can relate to, no matter what stage of your life you're in."
-Rebecca Villaneda, Reporter, PV News
"A graceful, elegant, exploration of life. Poetic, joyous, sad, inspiring, wisdom imparting."
-Michael Potter
"Enthusiastic, heartful, passionate, and giving"
-Ruth Edwards, LCSW
"Excellent [Program] & Excellent [Speaker]"
-Nancy Wise
Program Director
The Wellness Community
South Bay Cities
STORY & WORKSHOP
THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY, SOUTH BAY CITIES JANUARY 2008
"Excellent"
-Diana Young
Ovarian Cancer, Stage III C
Survivor of 11 Yrs.
"Excellent, moving, inspirational"
"The sharing after the talk was extremely helpful."
-Carol Green
"The sharing was real, and thus meaningful and valuable to each person in a[n] [impactful] ... way..."
"... brave, wonderful, and inspirational [speaker] ..."
"Great [Speaker & Program]!"
-Diane Fischer
"Very touching."
"Excellent Presentation"
"...would be very helpful for newly diagnosed or treated cancer patients.... their spirits would be raised and their outlook ... more hopeful."
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
THE SAN PEDRO & PENINSULA YMCA PRESENTATION DECEMBER 8, 2009
ABOUT
DON'T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK:
TEN ILLUSIONS WE LIVE WITH THAT PREVENT US FROM FINDING
TRUE HAPPINESS
“Wendy is pure joy.”
-Les
Krzcuk
“GOOD ENTHUSIASM & I APPRECIATED THE HONESTY &
SINCERITY—VERY REVEALING & PERSONAL”
- H.
Charles Smith
Wonderful!!
-Mirha
Rhyne
“Very impressed. I
was moved.”
-William
Hulsey
“I would keep taking her workshops.”
- Kelly
McCart
“Excellent”
-Linda
Ikeler
“[G]reat [program and speaker]—I left here with a positive
outlook on so many levels”
-Julie
Lauen
“SIMPLY EXCELLENT”
-Stan
Field
“Very
informative[,] makes you think—The
speaker is [terrific] …”
-Muriel
McElhaney
“Very uplifting and positive.
A way/ways to move on with love and compassion—to move [ahead] …”
-Diane
Wing
“Excellent”
-Kathy
Weiss
“[T]he overall program was A+
I enjoyed the speaker and her style of delivery”
-Lem Bradley
“COULD NOT HAVE BEEN DONE BETTER”
-Mike
Alva
“[U]plifting”
“She is pleasant, real and easy to listen to—Surprisingly
on target in a very simple way.”
“Good speaker—you believe what she says.”
“Excellent—positive—motivating”
“Speaker was energetic, lively, positive.”
“Excellent!”
“I like her sense of humor and overall [it’s] fantastic”
“You
were excellent. I thought your program
was very helpful.”
“It was great and Wendy is an even better motivator”
“Her obvious happiness was a joy to see—very interesting
presentation”
“Excellent”
“Excellent content, well organized, very relevant”
“Great Speaker Loved her Energy!”
"DON'T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK:
TEN ILLUSIONS WE LIVE WITH
THAT PREVENT US FROM FINDING
TRUE HAPPINESS"
THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY,
SOUTH BAY CITIES PRESENTATION
APRIL 17, 2009
"I never thought of cancer as an opportunity before…
I really loved this positive approach…
great [program]-enthusiastic [speaker].”
- Lynn Bryant
“[Most valuable to me was the] expression of love and support....She did a great job.” - Cheryl Proulx “Very good—[the speaker] really cares for the people [and is] learning more and more to care for herself and [is] teaching others. “Good [program.] Very Good [speaker.]” “Humble, Sweet [speaker], wants to help—and did.
“[I appreciated most] the empathy, acceptance, happiness expressed by Wendy ….
Very Good [program and speaker].”
–Irene Ellington
“Excellent. She allowed the audience to participate in the workshop.”
–Anthony Gipson
–Jackie Childers
“Great!”
–Sandi Michaelian
“Wendy, I liked your personal stories, [hearing about your] experience, [and the] fun, colorful, visual reinforcement [you gave] by simple line drawings[, which makes it] easy to understand….
Excellent—thanks for sharing …”
– Janice Lukstem
“[The speaker did] very well.”
–Sharon Dragan
“All of it [was most valuable to me.]
Good [program and speaker]”
–Joseph Navkean
“IT WAS INSPIRING EXCELLENT”
–Teresa Green
“Very personable! I really enjoyed the hand-drawn artwork.”
“Very animated and endearing speaker.”
“EXCELLENT”
“Very enthusiastic speaker. Good reminders.”
[She is] organized and ready to share/teach.”
“Speaker was clear and conne[cted] with audience.”
“The program offered concepts that are [a] great help to [those] go[ing] through challenging times.”
“Very uplifting….very positive”
“Interesting and well-presented.”
“Excellent”
“A-1”
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
about
THE PILLARS OF HAPPINESS I & II
WORKSHOPS
THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY,
SOUTH BAY CITIES
MAY 2nd & 16th 2009
"Wendy's positivity permeates the room. It's hard not to feel joy when in the presence of such a great attitude toward life."
-Raylene Prout
“Very positive”
-Gary (R) Peck
“Very Good, Very upbeat & positive”
“Wonderful. Very positive.”
“…[It]’s wonderful and lead[s] us to choosing and doing better for ourselves.”
“I enjoyed it.”
“Very enjoyable authentic—”
“Very good.”
“Helpful” “[The program is] definitely worthwhile—remind[s] me of [the] importance of daily living” “Excellent” -Anthony Gipson THE ART OF HAPPINESS: THE THEORY SAN PEDRO & PENINSULA YMCA PRESENTATION JANUARY 10, 2010
“Both [program & speaker were] excellent” –Donna Helstrom,
Reiki Master “Great presentation.
Interesting theory. Logical.” “Excellent.” –Judy Trupillo “More than excellent” – Lorie Dolce “Program was excellent.
Thorough re[garding] subject & hypotheses.” “You [showed a]… fascinating way that human groups act
& react toward each other. Keep the passion.” “VERY, VERY GOOD.” -Marc “Wendy is a great speaker.
The theory…she presented w[as]… so true to life. It makes you look at social groups, everyday
groups[,] & reference groups in a different light.” “It was very valuable information[.] Thank you for sharing
with us!” “It was very good
and informative.” “…helpful in making me understand my situation.” “very good!
poignant!” “… very interesting & educating.” “Very good.” “Overall was excellent.”
"[G]reat [program]—Wendy really believes in what she is doing.”
The Art of Happiness: Spirituality, Society, & The Self Presentation San Pedro & Peninsula, YMCA February 9, 2010
“INCREDIBLY GREAT—MIND BOGGELING"
–Stanley Field
“The strongest energy that was there was love.”
–Kasey Kugel
“Excellent speaker. Excellent presentation.”
-Lorie Dolce
“SHE IS EXCELLENT, VERY INTERESTING”
–Mr. Zsolt Carl Petroczy
“wonderful[,] inspiring.”
-Mirka Rhyne
“Very articulate
program: LOVE”
-Kathy Petroczy
“…[G]reat”
-Miriam
Greas
“…[E]xcellent”
-Angela
Misceo