Taking our RESOLVE Training to Gaza

To Dr Richard Bolstad
Subject: Gratitude for the RESOLVE Model and its profound Impact in Gaza

I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your pioneering work in developing the RESOLVE model. As a psychological counselor working in the Gaza Strip, I have personally witnessed how this framework transforms “coaching” from an ambiguous process into a scientific and precise roadmap for change.

Through the intensive training provided by Dr. Mustafa Selim in collaboration with Healing4all, I have come to understand the underlying reasons why change often stalls despite exhaustive efforts. The RESOLVE model provided the “missing link”: a profound understanding of how the brain functions under extreme stress and within conflict environments.

The impact on my professional path has been transformative, as evidenced by the following:

• From Randomness to Methodology: The sequential steps of the RESOLVE model have replaced trial and error approaches with a clear and reliable path for every counselling session.
• Transcending Knowledge to Execution: I now possess the necessary tools to help beneficiaries transition from merely “recognizing the problem” to “taking concrete action,” effectively bypassing the neurological “freeze” caused by psychological pressure.
• Empowerment in High-Pressure Environments: The model has instilled the resilience and confidence required to select the most appropriate intervention for each individual case.

Thank you for this legacy that assists us in restoring hope and achieving stable, sustainable results in the areas that need them most. Your work is not merely a coaching model, it is a lifeline for professional excellence within our community.

With sincere appreciation and gratitude,
Salsabeel Mohammed
Psychological Counsellor,, Gaza, Palestine