People Helper/Ministry course (run in Asia for two weeks)
March 2009

Testimonials

• "Love is at the centre of all I do and this course empowers me to do that more"
• "The Biblical  basis is excellent"
• "The basis of the invitational posture ( being with another) is love"
• "I need this course. It helps me to understand myself more and how I am different from others. It helps us help people by walking with them and bringing their burdens to God , not just carrying them themselves"
• "I was initially overwhelmed by the information but now I see that the other course I once did was quite superficial. This course was good.
• Pray for us as we integrate this into our previous understanding and help others even more effectively."
• "I really got a lot out of how David taught- it helped me see how I can become a better teacher of HIV related issues."
• "I loved the role plays"
• "I loved how the Chinese teachers taught the material in a culturally useful way, and also how they interpreted so well, not just simple
• translation but culturally alive translation"
• "This course really helped me deeply. I am so grateful …"
• "God Himself was here"
• "I love the daily small group experiences, where we are able to face the truth of ourselves in a place of love"
• "I like the name - Change from the Heart. Now I know why- I understand the importance of Him changing me from the heart out"
• "I experienced intimacy with God, and that helped me become more humble - It's not me but God working through me that matters. The daily small group experience was wonderful"

1st UK CONFERENCE, KENT
16th - 19th January 2009

Testimonials

Therapist ( UK) This was very helpful and gave the spiritual dimension that I really needed, and valued at this point in my training. The teaching was excellent and group work gave understanding of the model through seeing it working in practice.

GP (UK) The use of cases illuminated the process of using the shapes…. It has helped me to learn how to survive in my practice. I was amazed at how the group was able to be with me in a place of shame and that had a healing impact for me.

Counsellor ( Kent, UK) This framework reaches across the different modes of employment and life. …. I found very helpful that people can keep holding on to their’ ‘sin’ thinking it cannot be changed, making it bigger than God therefore making Sin an ‘idol’. Thank you for the humble ways of teaching and learning.

GP (Kent, UK) The framework….. had a use immediately on my return to work the next day. A very inspiring and useful weekend.

EVALUATION FORM SUMMARY
 

CHRISTIAN WHOLENESS FRAMEWORK SEMINAR
Brisbane, 9th August 2008

WHAT I FOUND MOST HELPFUL

1. The use of cases, practical examples and personal applications.
2. The availability of group supervision.
3. Discussion about the framework including in particular:

• the step of connection,
• the shapes of the triangle, a square, circles, cross and the pyramid
• God being central and linking theology with practice
• the concept of "lingering" with a counselllee
• the cross-cultural application of the framework

WHAT I FOUND LEAST HELPFUL

1. The need for prior knowledge.
2. More Handouts.
3. The room setup (in terms of visibility).
4. Too wordy.

IN MY OPINION, IT COULD HAVE BEEN IMPROVED BY:

1. Preparation with
   1. prior review of the DVD
   2. a basic introduction, overview, thesaurus of the sectors
2. More practical examples.
3. Application to self.

AS A RESULT OF THIS TIME, I WILL CHANGE MY:

1. Framework.
2. Get supervision.
3. Change my supervision.
4. Counselling: increased use of the
   1. five steps (particularly the connecting and understanding)
   2. five shapes (particularly the circles/"anatomy of personhood"), addressing all the areas of the person, and a greater identification of where the person is at
5. Self-Care.
6. Networking.

FUTURE TOPICS I WOULD BE INTERESTED TO KNOW ABOUT ARE:

1. My own circles.
2. Application of the framework including within the systemic context.
3. How to teach the framework to others.
4. Observation of the framework in therapy.
5. Integration of the framework with other models.
6. Greater detail of the framework.
7. The use of diagnoses.

WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THIS MATERIAL TO ANYONE ELSE?

1. A few recommendations were made.

AND JUST SOME FINAL COMMENTS:

1. The day was found to be energetic, challenging and stimulating. "Well done, a powerful, practical and enjoyable day". "Thanks".
2. A place for sharing