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Biblical Counseling Skills II

In this course, students will build upon the foundational skills learned in Biblical Counseling Skills I, further developing essential counseling techniques within a biblical framework.
  • Level: Introductory Level 1, Course 3. 
  • Duration:  10 hours 
  • Instructor:  Timothy Lloyd, Ph.D., D. Min.LMFT, BCBA, MCAP
  • Certification: Certified Lay Counselor Certification awarded upon completion of Courses 1-3. 

Welcome!

Welcome to Biblical Counseling Skills II! We’re excited to continue this journey with you as we deepen your understanding of faith-based counseling. In this course, you’ll build on the foundational skills from Biblical Counseling Skills I and explore advanced techniques that will equip you to provide compassionate, effective counseling within a Christian context. 
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Course Description

Building on the foundation established in Biblical Counseling Skills I, this course offers a deeper exploration of counseling techniques within a faith-based framework. Drawing upon the principles outlined in Skills for Effective Counseling: A Faith-Based Integration by Nesbit Sbanotto, Davediuk Gingrich, and Gingrich, students will further develop their ability to integrate Biblical perspectives into counseling practice through a combination of theoretical learning and practical application. This course focuses on the four other phases of the counseling process: The Support Phase, The Breakthrough Phase, The Empowerment Phase, and The Completion Phase.

Key topics in Biblical Counseling Skills II include empathy, Solution-Focused Counseling, Motivational Interviewing, compassionate counseling, and interventions that empower individuals. Students will actively engage in interactive discussions, case studies, role-playing exercises, and reflective activities throughout the course to enhance their understanding of faith-based counseling practices. By the end of the course, participants will have refined their counseling skills, gained a deeper understanding of the intersection between faith and counseling, and be equipped to provide practical, compassionate, and ethically sound counseling services in a Christian context.

  • Self-Paced

    Discover your role as a lay counselor at your own pace and develop foundational counseling skills and integrate a faith-based perspective into your practices through a blend of theoretical learning and practical application.

  • Interactive

    Engage in interactive modules, videos, activities, and reflections throughout the course to enhance your understanding of faith-based counseling practices.

  • Faith-Based

    Integrate biblical principles and deepen your understanding of faith-centered counseling to provide compassionate, ethical services within a Christian context.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: 
Understand empathy and its role in effective communication and relationship-building.
Analyze complex human needs from a Biblical and theoretical perspective.
  • Regular Check-Ins: Schedule regular follow-up sessions, either monthly or bi-monthly, to review progress, reinforce positive changes, and address any new concerns, unless a referral was recommended.
  • Support Group/ Small Group Involvement: Recommend a local support group related to the counselees' specific challenges.
  • Create a Plan: Develop a post-counseling action plan outlining the steps the counselee will take to ensure continued success.
Apply Solution-Focused Counseling techniques to help counselees identify strengths and set goals.
Identify appropriate resources to help counselees overcome challenges and achieve their goals.
Apply Motivational Interviewing techniques to increase change talk and foster growth.
Understand the steps involved in concluding the counseling process. 

Course Information 

Prerequisite Course

Biblical Counseling Skills I

  Course Instructor

Dr. Tim Lloyd, Ph.D., LMFT

Required Textbooks

  • Nesbit Sbanotto, E. A., Davediuk Gingrich, H., & Gingrich, F. C. (2016). Skills for effective counseling: A faith-based integration. Christian Association for Psychological Studies Books.
  • Bible (Standard translation preferred: NIV, ESV, NKJV)

Additional Textbooks

Clinton, T., & Hawkins, R. (2011). The popular encyclopedia of Christian counseling: An indispensable tool for helping people with their problems. Harvest House Publishers.

Get the Skills for Effective Counseling book here. 

This book will be a valuable resource as you navigate through our online modules. 

  • Provides in-depth explanations and examples to enhance your understanding of the course material.
  • Serves as a quick reference guide to support your progress through each module.
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