I really loved the model Andrew used – in which someone volunteers to be counselled using real issues and concerns… volunteering to be vulnerable. Someone else is appointed their counsellor. And the rest of us get to observe. Then Andrew pauses the session at times to explain to everyone (including the two people engaged in the counselling session) what is going on, or why something appears to be happening, etc. etc. This ‘third person analysis’ or whatever it is, is very powerful. The person sitting in the chair being counselled has no idea about what strategies they are employing to avoid the real issue – but it’s being discussed right in front of them in real time. It’s amazing. It’s not confrontational. But it’s very confronting. And the atmosphere is one of love. Everyone is there to learn and grow, be vulnerable, and help one another towards healing and wholeness with the Gospel at the very centre. It’s a phenomenal thing. I feel as if this is the kind of thing we should be able to do at home with our families, in churches, in coffee shops with our friends, etc.! The intimacy of our group was incredible. I felt such love, trust and connection with each person. It was a very special group to be a part of.