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The Gem Journey Kit - INSTANT DIGITAL DOWNLOAD

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The Kit Contains

Downloads of all the following:

Gem Journey Kit Menu
Gem of the First Water Book
Gem of the First Water: Talking Book
The Gem Journey Storytellers Guide
The Gem Journey Curriculum Syllabus
The Gem Journey Student Workbook
Gem of the First Water Video Book
Gem of the First Water Around the Campfire Videos
The Original Gem of the First Water Journey Guide
Foundations of TS

The Gem Trilogy

Gem of the first water

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A PDF download of the first in the Gem series, “The Gem Of the First Water“.

Our young hero embarks on his amazing journey. The Land of Confusion and the variety of villains and helpers he encounters, form a compelling allegory of the challenges faced by everyone who has had to navigate the complex passage through adolescence. Embedded within this rich and entertaining story are the lessons necessary for understanding the Eight Elements of Self and the acquisition of identity. The Boy’s many adventures and learning moments develop his character, his understanding of life and his ability to know himself and to cultivate quality relationships.

Used in combination with the Storyteller’s guide – Gem of the First Water is transformed into a full curriculum that teaches a young person how to live in a healthy and fulfilling way having mastered their thoughts, feelings and time.

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Travels of Plymouth

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A PDF download of the Travels Of Plymouth

The second book in the Splendora Trilogy continues the development of the character of Plymouth the peer/hero from Gem of the First Water and takes him on further spectacular journeys. As he seeks a series of gemstones, he learns about more complex issues of human behaviour such as his relationships with siblings and parents, boy meets girl stuff and even our relationship with the natural world.

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And then it happened

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And Then It Happened PDF Download
The culmination of the cosmic adventure of the Splendora Trilogy is packed with deep therapeutic lessons as our hero engages with the BIG questions of life. This book invites a series of discussions about such profound issues as the meaning of life, how to be a person of significance and why bad stuff happens to good people.

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Supplemental Material

Gem of the first water: Talking Book

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This audiobook begins the story of a kind of peer/hero character who finds himself in a fanciful land and embarks on a quest that will take him through many adventures and learning that develop his character, his understanding of life and his ability to have quality relationships.

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The Gem Journey Storytellers Guide

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The Storyteller’s Guide is essential to understanding and teaching the Gem Journey.

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The Gem Journey Curriculum Syllabus

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A PDF download of the Gem Journey Curriculum.

If you make the Gem Journey yours then the Syllabus is essential reading. The Gem Journey Curriculum Syllabus provides background information to support the Storyteller’s Guide. Much of my thinking and the philosophy found in the Syllabus will not be covered in the Storytellers Guide. The Syllabus training information provides, “what’s going on behind what’s going on”.

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The Gem of the first water: Journey Workbook

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A student workbook for families to use in conjunction with The Gem of the First Water.

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The Gem of the First Water Video Book

Video Course

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A brand new video narration of each module of the Gem Journey. Use this for your weekly storytime sessions.

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Around the Campfire Video Series

Video Course

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In-depth instruction and explanations of the content and intent of each module, direct from the Author, Ron Phillips. Use this in combination with the Storyteller’s Guide.

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GEM OF THE FIRST WATER: JOURNEY GUIDE (Original)

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A PDF of the Original Journey Guide.

The Original Guide reflects my understanding of the Gem Journey during earlier days. There are awesome themes and ideas that make this Guide essential reading with special insights into the Gem Journey. The Original Guide is also included in both versions of the kit. The Original Guide like the Syllabus includes material not included in the Storyteller’s Guide.

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Foundations of TSI

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The Foundations of TSI manual is a series of essays on a variety of topics: early history, basic theory, themes, imagery, group process running and managing groups and other important information reflecting the development of the Gem Journey’s therapeutic orientation

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Travels of Plymouth: Journey Guide

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A PDF download of the Travels Of Plymouth Journey Guide.

The Travels of Plymouth is the second book in the Splendora Trilogy.
This book continues the story of the peer/hero from Gem of the First Water and now takes him on further journeys where he learns about more complex issues of human behaviour such as sibling realtionships, ecology, family realtionships, social engineering and the like.

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The Major Lessons of the Gem Journey - A Condensed Curriculum

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This Condensed Curriculum teaches the lessons to master each Element of Self with easy-to-learn models and rules that are easy to assimilate and easy to apply.

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TSI Paperback Books on Amazon

Gem of the first water

Our young hero embarks on his amazing journey. The Land of Confusion and the variety of villains and helpers he encounters, form a compelling allegory of the challenges faced by everyone who has had to navigate the complex passage through adolescence. Embedded within this rich and entertaining story are the lessons necessary for understanding the Eight Elements of Self and the acquisition of identity. The Boy’s many adventures and learning moments develop his character, his understanding of life and his ability to know himself and to cultivate quality relationships.

Used in combination with the Storyteller’s guide – Gem of the First Water is transformed into a full curriculum that teaches a young person how to live in a healthy and fulfilling way having mastered their thoughts, feelings and time.

Travels of Plymouth

The second book in the Splendora Trilogy continues the development of the character of Plymouth the peer/hero from Gem of the First Water and takes him on further spectacular journeys. As he seeks a series of gemstones, he learns about more complex issues of human behaviour such as his relationships with siblings and parents, boy meets girl stuff and even our relationship with the natural world.

And then it happened

The culmination of the cosmic adventure of the Splendora Trilogy is packed with deep therapeutic lessons as our hero engages with the BIG questions of life. This book invites a series of discussions about such profound issues as the meaning of life, how to be a person of significance and why bad stuff happens to good people.

The Gem Journey Workbook

A student workbook for families to use in conjunction with The Gem of the First Water. The nature of the material allows parents to train/educate and equip their children to face life difficulties with confidence. They have a value system, action plans for life’s certain dilemmas’ are in place, and your children have a sense of purpose/identity. The journey can accomplish all of these and more.

The Gem Journey - Storyteller's Guide

The Gem Journey – Storyteller’s Guide has been especially adapted to speak to readers who intend to present the stories to individuals or groups to build or improve their emotional wellbeing and resilience and help them achieve identity.

This guide provides an opportunity for your family to take an epic adventure together and discover great truths about yourselves and important insight into the people you love the most.

Travels of Plymouth Journey Guide

The journey guide to the book Gem of the First Water is a resource for Educators and parents to help them get the most out of the Gem of the First Water book. Author Ron Phillips provides a commentary on each chapter, introduces it themes and provides questions to stimulate discussion.

Journey guide for Gem of first water

The journey guide to the book Gem of the First Water is a resource for Educators and parents to help them get the most out of the Gem of the First Water book. Author Ron Phillips provides a commentary on each chapter, introduces it themes and provides questions to stimulate discussion.

The Gem Journey Curriculum Syllabus

If you make the Gem Journey yours then the Syllabus is essential reading. The Gem Journey Curriculum Syllabus provides background information to support the Storyteller’s Guide (only in the kits). Much of my thinking and the philosophy found in the Syllabus will not be covered in the Storytellers Guide. The Syllabus training  information provides, “what’s going on behind what’s going on”.

Foundations of T.S.I.

The Foundations of TSI manual is a series of essays on a variety of topics: early history, basic theory, themes, imagery, group process running and managing groups and other important information reflecting the development of the Gem Journey’s therapeutic orientation.