My Friends Testimonials
“I run the programs through Sarina School Cluster, and have had such a good response that I am planning to run the program through a further seven schools. I love the program and am willing to offer my services to testify to all those attending the scripture union convention in Alexandra Headlands, Sunshine Coast this week. Ask anyone who wants my opinion to speak to me about my experiences with Pathways…..thanks”.
Cameron Quirk, Mackay
“FRIENDS in British Columbia, Canada has evolved into much more than an anxiety prevention and early intervention program in schools. Not only has it strengthened emotional resilience in our children and youth and equipped them with valuable life skills, it has also improved the mental health literacy of teachers, parents and families in our province”.
Kelly Angelius, Ministry of Children and Family Development, British Columbia, Canada
“More than 80% of our Youth felt they had learned something new by doing the Friends Programs, and that that they do use their new coping skills in their daily lives. They also reported they would recommend the Friends
Program to their Friends”
Ian Liddle, Scotland
“There´s an exciting future for the MY FRIEND program in Sweden. For example, the FRIENDS programs has recently got a lot of attention in a report by the The Swedish Council on Health Technology Assessment where it is strongly recommended to further evaluation in Sweden. There´s a lack of programs that enhance social and emotional skills, and that addresses internalizing problems. The FRIENDS program is of interest for several reasons. It is delivered in the school cirriculum which makes it available to everybody, it comes from many years of research and has a strong evidence base. Above all it´s a positive program where the youths can practice these important skills in a fun way.”
“Fantastic!! An exceptional presentation! Thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to working with what I have learnt. Well done Jackie!” Student Counsellor, Tasmania
“I hope a revolution starts in schools with this program.”
School Psychologist, Tasmania
“Great Jackie! Hopefully it will be implemented in many of our schools. You are so committed. You have inspired me to perhaps do my Masters in Counselling. All the best!”
Tasmania
“Fantastic-Thank you Jackie. Energetic, engaging, kept my attention, well balanced..”
School Psychologist, Tasmania
“An extremely practical resource that I can start using straight away.”
Early Childhood Worker-Family Support Services, Gold Coast
“The presentation was excellent thank you Jackie-very relaxed and informative, fun and interactive.” (Team Leader-Family Support Services, Gold Coast)
“Great! Fits into our current curriculum well and seems so simple to implement.”
Teacher, Victoria
“What a fantastic program! There is a real lack of validated programs that build social-emotional strength in our children. Fun Friends fills this gap and is fun and engaging. I can’t wait to implement this in my classroom. It is great to attend training where the presenter is so passionate and enthusiastic. Thanks for an inspiring workshop!”
Early Primary Teacher, QLD
“Will definitely use the program’s concepts for class. Very useful!”
Prep Teacher, QLD
