“Green and red light concept was very helpful, we have used the glitter bottle with homework and tips to making friends has resonated.” Term 2 Fun Friends Program 2018
“Our son felt comfortable with Michelle from the very first meeting and I think this helped him settle early and easily when the program started. Michelle showed she cared right from the start. We noticed a change in our son’s behaviour and that he was happier right from the first session and it has continued through to the final session. Parent’s sessions were so beneficial for us to learn the same language as the kids in order to better support them.” Term 2 Fun Friends Program 2018
” Red -> green thoughts useful tool to use together. ‘Filling the bucket’ helped around the house has improved a lot and positive attitude in general.” Term 2 Friends for Life Program 2018
“The staff are friendly and engaging within the program. They and guide the children well throughout the program. The adult to children ratio is also good.” April Holiday Program Fun Friends 2018
“I was able to borrow books from the clinic, which were enjoyable to read. These books are hard to find elsewhere and have good insight for parents. Michelle was very insightful and engaging, she is a valuable asset to the team.” April Holiday Program Fun Friends 2018
“The Fun Friends and Friends for Life Program is superb! The skills my children took away from the program are simple but vital ones that need to be taught in schools and generally in life. The program facilitators, Michelle and Agata had a wonderful connection with everyone and really care about what they are doing. Thank you to the team at Pathways.” January Holiday Program Fun Friends and Friends for Life Program 2018
“Loved seeing how Michelle focused on each child, giving them positive reinforcement. The children were given strategies based on observations that supported what we are trying to achieve (at home)” Fun Friends January Holiday Program 2018
“Dear Michelle and the team, Thank you so much for this amazing opportunity to understand how our little fellas’ minds and bodies work. It has been such a positive experience for us as a family and I know we will continue to care for each other and fill each other’s buckets with lots of love and respect.” Fun Friends Holiday Program 2018
“Our son is already recognising his red thoughts and is responding to them. Thank you! I only wish there was an ongoing session every school holidays to review the strategies” Fun Friends for Life Holiday Program 2018
“Our daughter’s Prep teacher has noticed a difference already. She is more confident and happier when she is at school.” Term 4 Fun FRIENDS Program.
“I was happy my son was able to identify some things he wanted to improve. The Program gave us simple tools we could discuss and use as a family to be happy.” Term 4 Friends For Life Program
“Wonderful staff! Everyone very useful, and honest but professional.” Term 4 Fun FRIENDS Program
“Thank you, I was so pleased when my son could so easily identify red and green thoughts!” Term 4 Friends For Life Program
“I learned so much to take into the future to improve all of our lives together. I love the effect that the Friends program has had on my son. I notice little differences already. I wish all parents knew about this program. It’s content to help raise their kids. It’s priceless.” September 2017 Friends Program
“The simplicity of the program is wonderful. The Red/Green & thumbs up & down is a great way of addressing the complex issues ‘under the surface’” September 2017 Fun Friends Program
“The care and emotional investment of all of the facilitators is great. This is a critical part of the program’s success.” September 2017 FRIENDS For Life Program
“I have learned so much about things I have been struggling with. Also that I, as a parent, can never stop growing. I’m so GRATEFUL.” September 2017 FRIENDS For Life Program
“Thanks for running a parallel program for the parents to help establish the principles. Perspectives of other parents and group input. Kids seem very happy.” September 2017 FRIENDS For Life Program
“The facilitators are fantastic – very knowledgeable and very approachable. Thankyou. The group dynamic was very good!” FRIENDS Program September 2017