Lyn Papp
(School Guidance Counsellor)

Ron has been presenting the TSI programme to selected students at Papatoetoe High School over the last two years.  These students have had significant difficulties in their own personal life journeys.  I have had the privilege of participating along with the kids when Ron tells the Gem story.  The story is engaging and provides the students with plenty of scope to think and reflect on options the main character chooses, or potentially could take. They can also share with the group how they might behave in similar circumstances.

 Mostly the selected students are in the 13 to 16 year age group as the story is an allegory suited to any age group.  I believe that TSI is particularly beneficial for young people who are less forthcoming about their problems and would otherwise miss the opportunity for counselling.  It is a gentle therapeutic approach whereby they can participate when they choose without any pressure.  As School Guidance Counsellor I highly recommend this programme.