“For myself, I find Shari's approach very effective. Just after one session my awareness in how I look at things shifted and has been rippling into small but significant actions throughout my daily life. Shari has the gift of presenting the topic in a way that actively engages her participants. The content is accessible and the skills learned are practical and useable long after the workshop has ended.”

"Shari consistently achieves a winning balance of head and heart in the experiences she sets up for others. Her rich facilitation style is compassionate yet assertive, inquiring yet resolute, organized yet flexible. She is planful, inclusive and totally committed to the growth of not only her workshop participants but also her own understanding of the complexities of a 21st century diverse social environment. She is no dilettante; this is a leader and thinker whose depth and intellectual curiosity make for a very effective approach to difficult conversations and sensitive subject matter."

“Over the past year, I’ve had the privilege of participating in a racism interruption group led by Shari Pergricht. Shari leads our group with humility (not claiming to know everything), persistence (asking impactful questions to take discussions further), and masterful communication skills (Shari is consistently calm and focused, frequently inviting feedback and insights from others). Shari’s decades of work as a counselor bring immense value to her work in challenging racism— not only in the stamina she has for leading courageous conversations, but for the compassion she carries for people at all stages of racial identity development."

“I've had the good fortune to attend a number of groups that Shari has facilitated. As a facilitator she is thoughtful and intentional. By creating an atmosphere of trust and respect, Shari lays the groundwork for an effective and productive exchange of ideas.”

"Specifically, I wanted to thank you for starting, providing space and being the guides for the Interrupting Racism group. The first group was a good start. I appreciate the opportunity to be in a group where I can look at myself and practice being an effective communicator."