Counseling Studies Courses Descriptions
Pastoral Counseling I provides an introduction to pastoral care and counseling within the context of the Christian ministry. The nature of pastoral care and counseling from biblical, theological, psychological and sociological perspectives will be explored. Emphasis will be on foundational counseling skills and processes within a framework of focused, short-term counseling. Through lectures, readings, group discussions and practice labs, the scholar will begin to develop essential skills and understand models of intervention to be effective in this ministry for the present age.
This course is designed as a continuation of Pastoral Counseling I.. The focus will be an introductory study of the need for healing and spiritual wholeness within individuals, families and society at large. Course content includes comparisons of biblical model and modern philosophies, to guide caregivers with an understanding of how to address root issues that produce bondange, disease and a lack of spiritual wholeness in people's lives.
Course Objective: Understanding. By the completion of the course the scholar will be able to understand why Interspirituality is foundational to the field of Spiritual Counseling and Companioning.
Learning Outcome: Scholars will be able to successfully describe and explain Interspiritual Counseling in his/her own words. Learning Goal: Critical Thinking/ Comprehension: By the completion of this course the scholar will be able to recognize the initial steps that should be taken to enter into a safe interspiritual counseling session.
Learning Outcome: Scholars will be able to successfully describe and explain Interspiritual Counseling in his/her own words. Learning Goal: Critical Thinking/ Comprehension: By the completion of this course the scholar will be able to recognize the initial steps that should be taken to enter into a safe interspiritual counseling session.
Course Objective: Creating. By the completion of this course the participant will be able to create a counseling session that coheres to that of a 1st year Interspiritual Counselor.
Learning Outcome 1. Apply. At the end of this course, participants will be able to apply what was learned in CS. 430.
Learning Outcome 2. Analyze. At the end of the course participants will be able to analyze the individual component parts of a session.
Learning Goal 1. Evaluate. At the end of the course the participants will be able to evaluate how the component parts of a session led to its conclusion.
Learning Goal 2. Create. By the end of the course the participants will be able to create an Interspiritual Counseling session structured around the needs of the client coupled with their own individual ethics and mores.
Learning Outcome 1. Apply. At the end of this course, participants will be able to apply what was learned in CS. 430.
Learning Outcome 2. Analyze. At the end of the course participants will be able to analyze the individual component parts of a session.
Learning Goal 1. Evaluate. At the end of the course the participants will be able to evaluate how the component parts of a session led to its conclusion.
Learning Goal 2. Create. By the end of the course the participants will be able to create an Interspiritual Counseling session structured around the needs of the client coupled with their own individual ethics and mores.
This is a unique path to becoming a trained spiritual companion. Instead of program-based activities and requirements, we base our training on the historic apprenticeship model, where learning takes place in an individualized, one-on-one relationship. Each apprentice shadows a trained spiritual director, creates a personalized Learning Agreement, and completes an agreed-upon number of hours of individual and group spiritual direction. Throughout this process, the apprentice is monitored, supervised, and supported by a trained spiritual director who aims to help the apprentice learn according to his or her learning style, grow in prayer and spiritual disciplines in the way God has individually created the apprentice, and practice spiritual direction in the modality best suited to both the apprentice and his or her context of practice.
Welcome to PAUSE: Steps to Wellness is not just an exercise in helping you to manage your nutrition but it is applicable to all areas of wellness. In this course you will learn to practice the discipline of PAUSE. You will be challenged to slow down, look at the big picture, and make the right decision. In life we encounter many challenges that cause us to lose focus. PAUSE will help us to slow down, reflect on our challenges and accomplishments, change course, pivot, halt, or standstill. We will discuss the meaning of PAUSE, why and when we should PAUSE, as well as discuss practical instances that require us to PAUSE. Attendance is mandatory. Participate in class discussions. Actively use the journal "Steps to Weight Loss: PAUSE and be ready to submit parts of it if requested. Author article on Spiritual Pause. Author final paper on how the discipline of PAUSE has caused you to make lifestyle changes and how will it alter your approach to Ministry.
Welcome to PAUSE: Steps to Wellness II. This course will teach you how to apply the concept of PAUSE to the dimensions of your life. We will discuss four dimensions of wellness: Physical, Emotional, Social, and Environmental. As we discuss each dimension you will be challenged to slow down, to look at the big picture, to assess the options available and make the right decisions. You will also be challenged to look at how these dimensions interact as we face life's challenges, including how the concept of PAUSE will help in preparation for ministry.
Welcome to PAUSE: Steps to Wellness is not just an exercise in helping you to manage your nutrition, but it is applicable to all are areas of wellness. In this course you will learn to practice the discipline of PAUSE. You will be challenged to slow down, stop, pivot, change course, look at the big picture, and make the right decision.
In life we encounter many challenges that can cause us to lose focus. PAUSE will teach you to slow down, reflect on your challenges and accomplishments, change course, pivot, halt, or stand still. We will discuss the meaning of PAUSE, why and when we must PAUSE, as well as practical instances that require us to PAUSE.
We will discuss the remaining four Dimensions of Wellness: Spiritual Wellness, Intellectual Wellness Financial Wellness and Occupational Wellness.
Actively use the journal "Steps to Weight loss: PAUSE" and be prepared to submit parts of it as requested. Be prepared to apply the concept of PAUSE to the dimensions of wellness discussed, and also discuss how PAUSE cause you to alter your approach to ministry.
In life we encounter many challenges that can cause us to lose focus. PAUSE will teach you to slow down, reflect on your challenges and accomplishments, change course, pivot, halt, or stand still. We will discuss the meaning of PAUSE, why and when we must PAUSE, as well as practical instances that require us to PAUSE.
We will discuss the remaining four Dimensions of Wellness: Spiritual Wellness, Intellectual Wellness Financial Wellness and Occupational Wellness.
Actively use the journal "Steps to Weight loss: PAUSE" and be prepared to submit parts of it as requested. Be prepared to apply the concept of PAUSE to the dimensions of wellness discussed, and also discuss how PAUSE cause you to alter your approach to ministry.
This course is designed to help the scholars acknowledge that they are not alone and their struggles aren’t just in their head. This course will help you to break through the myths and stigmas with which your families, society, and culture have burdened you. By the conclusion of this course you may feel increasingly comfortable talking about your everyday trauma behaviors and how they manifest as you seek emotional wellness and create YOUR own version of happiness.
