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Referees
"I have known and worked with Bill Van Schie for almost 25 years. He exhibits a true pastors heart; he cares about people. Over recent years it has been my privilege to work closely with Bill as the General Manager of Counselling for Careforce Lifekeys Counselling Centre. With years of pastoral experience his seminars on Self Esteem are powerful life-changing experiences for his participants. His teaching on Grief and his Marriage counselling skills are highly regarded by me and the whole team at Careforce. Bill is an outstanding public speaker with a lifetime of experience to share and a well of compassion for the needs of people. I commend him warmly and confidently to all." Dr. Allan Meyer, Senior Minister Careforce Church. – November 2008
"Bill serves as the General Manager of the Lifekeys Counselling service working with the team and providing supervision. Here at Careforce Lifekeys we actively promote Bills’ seminars. They are excellent for pastoral care, as an adjunct to Lifekeys programs and for connecting with the local community. His subjects are highly relevant to people’s needs and professionally presented. His professional training and wisdom gleaned from years of working in the relationship field is outstanding." Helen Meyer - Director Lifekeys - Careforce Church, November 2008
"I have known Bill Van Schie for many years as a friend, and fellow-pastor. I've used his marriage preparation material over a couple of decades. I believe Bill's recent 'vocational shift' towards counselling and seminaring is a good one. His wealth of experience and easy communication-style makes him an ideal facilitator, and one with whom anyone can have confidence in 'reconfiguring their world."
(Rev. Dr.) Rowland Croucher John Mark Ministries – Melbourne, October 2008
"Who Do You Think You Are?" is a seminar that takes participants on a very rewarding journey of discovery - Who do I think I am? Why do I think this way? Who does God say I am? What do I need to change to improve my self esteem and my understanding of how God sees me? All of these questions are explored in depth, with practical answers offered, and time allowed for questions and reflection. Given that our self esteem determines the quality of our relationships and so much else in our lives, and that we live according to our level of understanding of who God is, this is a journey that can be recommended to everyone. Well done and Thankyou Bill!" Cheryl Daly - Director – City Life Community Care
"Bill Van Schie has an outstanding ministry through his seminars. His seminars are creative, often humorous, interactive and thought provoking whilst ministering healing and release to the lives of those who attend. I have directly seen immense benefits from Bill’s ministry and I cannot recommend him or his seminars more highly." Pastor Russell Taylor - Reality Christian Fellowship – Traralgon, October 2008
"Bill's seminars are down- to- earth. His method of teaching is practical, allowing the participants to continue to facilitate their own journey beyond the seminars. I warmly recommend them." Shelagh Wilken – Ex Director Karinya Counselling Services Victoria, Dean of Counselling at Kingsley College, Honorary Fellow at Christian Counsellor’s Association Victoria.
"I have known Bill for over five years and have found him to be a very professional, creative and committed counsellor. His insight and years of experience work well for him as he leads and directs workshops in the areas of Self Esteem and Depression. His ability to create a place of safety allows participants to feel safe enough explore any issues that arise and to work out their next best step as they continue their journey."
Maureen Ireland - President – Christian Counsellors Association Victoria Director of Counselling – Karinya Counselling Heathmont
Seminar and Workshop Testimonies
"WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?" BUILDING A HEALTHY SELF-ESTEEM “Thanks, Bill I received a new understanding and experience of God’s love for me.” Annette “I now know that my abuse was “not about me”. “Me” is whom God has made me to be and how God defines me in Christ”. Sue “The seminar has taught me how to “toss out the rubbish” from others and how to not take things so personally.” Shirley “It was amazing that I discovered that that little girl in me had so much power and that I need to comfort and reassure her with who I have become today.” Kim “I now see myself as a very valuable person apart from my past, my circumstances or even my stuff ups. That is incredible freedom and strength.” Mark “As a result of this seminar I am more aware of the struggles of those who battle with low self-esteem and it has made me more aware of my significant role as a parent.” Andrew
BREAKING OUT OF DEPRESSION “This depression seminar was most useful to me because it refocussed my perspective and has given me a way forward in dealing with my depression.” Amanda “I can now identify the early signs of depression and I can start the process to nip it in the bud.” Jordan “I now understand why I have been depressed. I understand what has been making me get stuck and sink into despair. I now know what I can do about it too.” Harry “Thanks for showing me that I am a whole person. That depression effects and can be altered by my physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual aspects of my being.” John
FROM GRIEF TO GRATITUDE “I now understand how my childhood lack of attachment with my mother has made it difficult to detach in my recent loss.” Melanie “I now know how I can forgive my ex husband for the failure of our marriage without lowering my standards and be able to move on in freedom.” Cheryl “That even when all is dark there is a bend in the tunnel coming which will show me the light at the end.” Harry “This seminar showed me that what I am going through is normal and that I can develop “good grief”. Jo “I found it helpful to know that there are others who are walking the walk ahead and behind me.” Sheryl “It was so helpful to talk with other participants who could share their experiences and situations.” Chris “It was good to realise that grief is a process and that there are no exact ways of this. We all grieve differently because we all have our individual griefs.” Virginia “I learned that there is an outgoing ripple effect and that our children also have grieving issues.” Karin “What a relief it is to know that grieving is normal after such a loss!” Christopher “I now feel better equipped to in my understanding of grief so I can help my friend.” John
FROM TRAUMA TO TRIUMPH “I have discovered that not even my trauma defines who I am. That I am bigger than my trauma.” Bill “I now understand what it means to forgive myself and others and release myself from the prison that has hindered me for too long.” Beryl “I have seen that I have greater inner resilience than I thought I had and now I know how I can process my trauma symptoms.” Susan “I found most useful that fact of understanding, realisation of the whole package dealt by trauma and how far reaching was its impact. This understanding gave me hope for victory over long term depression.” Jennie “I discovered that in greater insight how to approach someone who is struggling, a greater insight in how to respond. It was helpful to break the ice.” Jean “I now know how to contact the “inner child” and move her on by letting her know it isn’t her fault.” Michelle “It was most helpful in learning about the physical, emotional. Psychological connections and that I am a whole person.” Gale “It was great to examine painful issues in a safe place. Just when it was getting too much, there was some humour to alleviate the tension. Well done!” Ella “I was glad that you exposed my no effective and dysfunctional coping strategies so that I could move on to more healthy and permanent approaches.” Vikki “I can love myself, feel affirmed and approved of because I have a heavenly Father who defines me and not my trauma.” Mim
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