This foundational chapter discusses the origins of the Island Model and how and why Daisy adapted it for use with thousands of clients worldwide then turned it into an everyday resource for the public - you!

Imagine you lived in your very own island... Not on an island, in an island... This island represents the world of each individual shaped by their individual experiences that add up to who a person is today, how we think and feel. This chapter delves into the interaction between two individuals in relation to the model.

Looks deeper at how to build bridges or bridge the gap between our islands. What skills would be useful and even essential in creating meaningful interaction and beyond? 

The Island Model uses an easy to understand metaphor that changes the insights and outlooks of the reader, the Island-Apprentice and helps them shed cultural, traditional, educational, and economical differences so you can focus your energy on tolerance and acceptance, and how knowing why people (including you) do what they do, when they do it, can help you to succeed.