Foundations in Biblical Counseling

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This course will focus on integrating sound theological principles with evidence-based counseling practices, preparing you to address individuals' complex emotional and spiritual needs in today's rapidly changing world.

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Welcome!

We're thrilled to welcome you to the first course in our Introductory Level 1 training! This course introduces you to the essentials of biblical counseling and the ministry of support, with a special focus on addressing the challenging issues facing today’s generations, the modern search for meaning, and the biblical foundation for counseling. Whether you’re beginning your journey or building on your experience, this course equips you to make a meaningful impact as a Christian lay counselor.
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Course Description

Throughout this course, we will explore the innovative approaches presented by Hawkins and Clinton (2015), which offer a transformative perspective on Biblical Counseling. Our studies will focus on integrating sound theological principles with evidence-based counseling practices, preparing you to address individuals' complex emotional and spiritual needs in today's rapidly changing world.

This course offers a rich, reflective, and lecture-focused experience. We encourage you to embrace the opportunity to engage deeply with the prayers, exercises, and note-taking, allowing these elements to enrich your learning journey.

This course aims to challenge and expand your understanding of biblical counseling, equipping you with the tools to provide compassionate, practical, and scripturally grounded support to those seeking guidance. Whether pursuing a career in pastoral counseling or lay counseling ministry, this course will provide valuable insights and practical skills.

Reference: 

Hawkins, R., & Clinton, T. (2015). The new Christian counselor: A fresh biblical and transformational approach. Harvest House Publishers.

  • 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 counseling within a Christian context.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: 
Examine the biblical foundations of counseling, focusing on Scriptural principles for guiding and supporting others.
Identify and apply practical techniques for addressing common counseling issues, emphasizing biblically-informed strategies.
Analyze transformational approaches to foster healing and personal growth within a counseling framework.
Integrate scripture into counseling contexts to support healing and growth in a therapeutic setting.

Course Information 

Prerequisites

This is the first course in the Introductory Level 1 Lay Counseling Certification. 

  Course Instructor

Dr. Tim Lloyd, Ph.D., LMFT

Required Textbooks

  • The Care and Counsel Bible

Additional Textbooks

  • Effective Biblical Counseling: A Model for Helping Caring Christians Become Capable Counselors by Larry Crabb 
  • Quick-Reference Guide to Biblical Counseling Paperback by Dr. Tim Clinton
  • The New Christian Counselor: A Fresh Biblical and Transformational Approach Hardcover – October 15, 2015, by Ron Hawkins, Tim Clinton

Get the Care and Counsel Bible here: 

This book will be a valuable resource as you navigate through the 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.

Course Overview


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