My first night I came not knowing at all what to expect! I was so petrified, my hands where shaking and I was scared to talk to anyone! We all sat down in a circle and Andrew introduced himself and explained what it was about. I came back the next week to start what would be a changing point in my life. The unique setting of listening to others tell their stories was something that would help unlock many years of stuffed-down emotions…I’ve done a few groups now. The last few years have been very painful, but rewarding at the same time and the freedom that comes when we see evil for what it really is very surprising! I’ve made some amazing friends and I love doing group still because there [is] always more to learn about myself. But what I also love is how it has helped me to love others where they are at and not judge where I would think they should be!! Still on the Journey. I’m thankful to Andrew for pushing me past my barriers and for believing in me!! I highly recommend the group if you really want to change. It’s not easy but it is good.
After doing it the first time, my children were so affected that they asked and encouraged me to do it again. They said that it not only changed me but also changed them and the way the whole family works.
God used Andrew to completely change my life last year during the group counseling sessions I attended. I have had a lifetime of pushing pain away and pretending everything was ok, I’ve never wanted to engage with my hurt. During the group session, God revealed to me my immense pride. Since then I’ve been allowing God to show me the areas of my life that hurt and I’m not suppressing the pain. I’ve been crying heaps. This is a breakthrough for me as I’ve not cried for many years. I’m becoming emotionally engaged and can feel again ~ perhaps for the first time in 30 years. Thank you Andrew.
I couldn’t recommend the group counselling course more highly. It’s not just for people who feel they need counselling, or those who’d like to learn to counsel others, but mostly for those who‘d like to grow in authentic and whole relationships. My marriage, professional relationships, family and view of the world has benefited enormously from this course. It’s an absolute must for people wanting to live life fully – it’s completely life-giving, challenging and rewarding. That’s my take on it anyway and I’ve done the course three times, so far. See you there 🙂