Grace Bible Institute
Christian Counseling Training I
Title: Introduction to Christian Counseling  (22 Hours)
$275.00 / $250.00 (Advance registration req'd)

This course is designed to give you foundational, specific instruction in the model and methodology of Biblical counseling from a Christian perspective. It will provide the solid foundation needed for applying the principles of Christian Counseling.  This course will benefit
all who wish to learn how to apply Biblical principles to the issues of life.

Sections include:

     · Principles of Christian Counseling
     · The Nature of Man
     · Understanding Emotions
     · Understanding Human Behavior
     · Effective Five Step Counseling Model
     · Specific Counseling Outlines

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Section I - Christian Counseling   Defining Christian Counseling   Characteristics of Christian Counseling  Goals of Christian Counseling  Effective Counseling  Biblical Support for Counseling  Counseling Words -Old Testament  Counseling Words-New Testament  Types of Counseling  What Kind of Counseling  Normal or Abnormal  God's Way or Man's Way Section II - The Nature of Man  Jehovah Titles  Lord of All  Biblical Model of the Fall of Man  Man's Inherent Needs  After the Fall  One Another Needs  Importance of Love  Emotions From the Heart  Heart , Spirit, and Mind  What Kind of Heart  What Kind of Mind  Understanding Human Behavior  Understanding Needs and Emotions  Choosing Behavior  Your Attitude Matters  Summary  What is a Problem  Three Components of a Problem  Spiritual Laws  Why There are Problems  Defense Mechanisms  Distorted Thinking  Level of Wants  Signs of Needing Recovery  Understanding Sin

Sins  Spirit Controlled or Sin Controlled  Forgiveness of Sins Section III - The Counseling Process  Counseling Circle -Secular or Christian  Self at Center - External Fulfillment  Deception of External Fulfillment  Understanding Your Problem & Solution  Meeting Your Needs Biblically  Symptoms or Causes  Roots of Mental Illness  Attitudes Towards Problems  The Will is the Key  Counseling Models Side by Side  Pitfalls to Avoid  Five Step Counseling Model  Data Gathering  Listening  Questioning  Confrontation  First Session Questions  Biblical Change  Components of the Change Process Section IV - Counseling Helps  God's Perspective or Yours  Anger in Depth  Agonizing Choices  Questions to Ask  Counseling Depression  Counseling Fear  Counseling Sin (Indirect Approach)  Counseling Worry  Counseling Interpersonal Relationship  Counseling Anger (Short approach)  Session Starters  10 Unchangeables  Thinking Filter