The Curriculum

Level I: Introduction to counseling (12 weeks-Basic Certification)Starting Jan 29, 2013	Level II: Marriage and Family counseling (12 weeks-Intermediate Certification) Starting May 7, 2013
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 DesignTraditional, 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 CommitmentPreparing for the Wedding DayPure 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 ResolutionSeparation, Divorce, Remarriage
IV. Family Counseling Marriage: God's Design Parenting: Role of Parents Youth: Potential and Challenges	IV. Parent Counseling Lifespan Development Perspectives on ParentingRaising children with special needs