CNC 6710 - Short Term Counseling: Theories and Practices

Credits: 3

You will learn how to integrate authentic Christian beliefs and practices into models for solution-focused counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT). Interventions will be taught to address several common emotional and behavioral issues, including anxiety, depression, guilt, anger, morbid jealousy, hurt, procrastination, pornography, and avoidance. You will learn self-care techniques, limits of confidentiality, mandated reporting, when to refer to professional counselors, and collaboration with mental health professionals. The course is relevant to clergy, chaplains, pastoral counselors, secular counselors, lay care givers, missionaries, and those involved in mission care.

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