CERTIFICATE IN COUNSELLING
With a Christian Perspective
Connexions Training brings you this Certificate in Counselling with a Christian Perspective. An introductory course which will help learners to grow in knowledge, skills and self-awareness, becoming a more effective helper.
Students will expect to gain the following:
Counselling Skills to use in a helping role
Self-development opportunities
A rationale of how to integrate the Christian Worldview with key counselling theories
A safe community of learning to share experiences, learn new skills and grow in mutual understanding
An understanding of mental health and what are the barriers to human flourishing
A prerequisite for those wishing to pursue further study to become a counsellor
This course will also be beneficial for church leaders and those in pastoral care, equipping church ministries to support people effectively through psychological distress.
Fees:
£550 for 6 day certificate programme
Where:
T3 Conference Centre
House of Vic-Ryn, Moira Road, Lisburn, BT28 2RF
Dates:
This Certificate Course will run on a Friday and Saturday once a month over 3 months. Dates are as follows:
Weekend 1 - Friday 16th October and Saturday 17th October
Weekend 2 - Friday 20th and Saturday 21st November
Weekend 3 - Friday 11th and Saturday 12th December
Classes will commence at 9:30am and finish at 4:00pm each day
Course Outline
Week 1: Foundations of Counselling from a Christian Perspective
Theme: Biblical Understanding of Suffering and the Call to Counsel
Week 2: The Heart of Listening
Theme: Listening as a Christlike Ministry
Week 3: Understanding and Stewarding Emotions
Theme: Emotions as a Gift and Challenge from God
Week 4: Cultivating Hope
Theme: Leading Others to Hope
Week 5: Boundaries, Confidentiality, and Duality
Theme: Practising Wisdom in Relationships
Week 6: Bringing it All Together
Theme: Serving Others with Christlike Love
Content is delivered in a didactical style, integrating interactive and experiential elements with taught theory. Classes will begin with worship and bible teaching relevant to the daily topic. Skills will be demonstrated by tutors and practiced in triads by students. All students are encouraged to hold a safe learning space for each other, developing peer support and promoting growth environment.
Students will pass with a Certificate on completion of a weekly learning journal and book review.
**PLEASE NOTE, THIS CERTIFICATE COURSE DOES NOT QUALIFY YOU TO WORK AS A COUNSELLOR, RATHER THIS IS AN INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELLING SKILLS, THAT AIMS TO EQUIP YOU BETTER IN A HELPING ROLE. IT ALSO SERVES AS A PREREQUISTE FOR THOSE WISHING TO PROGRESS ONTO THE DIPLOMA IN COUNSELLING. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE DIPLOMA, PLEASE CLICK HERE.**
For more information, contact info@connexionstraining.com