Level I: Introduction to counseling (12 weeks-Basic Certification)

Batch #2 Starting May 2012

Level II: Marriage and Family counseling (12 weeks-Intermediate Certification)  *New Course

 Batch #1 Starting May 2012 

I. Introduction: 
What is counseling? Course introduction, Types of Counseling, Ethics and Values in Counseling
Biblical foundations: OT basis, NT basis, Holy Spirit and Counseling
Counseling Approaches: Person, Problem, Process

I. The Foundations of Christian Marriage and Family 

Marriage and Family - The Divine Design

Traditional, Modern and Biblical Marriage  
Parenting - God's Purpose and Man's Mandate

II. Common Mental Health Problems (Symptoms, Cause, Effect and Management)
Stress
Anger
Anxiety

II. Pre-marital Counseling 

Marriage - A Divine Covenant and a Lifelong Commitment

Preparing for the Wedding Day

Pure Intimacy 

III. Major Mental Health Problems
Depression
Alcohol and Substance Abuse
Computer and Internet Addiction

III.  Marriage Counseling 

Couples Assessment 

Skills and Models - Communication, Decision Making and Conflict Resolution

Separation, Divorce, Remarriage

IV. Family Counseling
Marriage: God's Design 
Parenting: Role of Parents 
Youth: Potential and Challenges

IV. Parent Counseling
Lifespan Development
Perspectives on Parenting

Raising children with special needs