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Summary<\/strong> Continuing Education<\/strong><\/p>\n Continuing Education Accreditations applicable to this course<\/em> *This course is not approved for NBCC credit and does not meet CE requirements for state licensure for mental health professionals<\/em><\/p>\n The American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) is an Approved Continuing Education (CE) provider by the International Board of Christian Care (IBCC). The AACC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.<\/p>\n Note: This course does not meet CE requirements for licensed mental health professionals.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":333058,"template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Lesson Titles and Descriptions<\/span><\/strong>\r\n\r\nUnit One: Foundations of Spiritual Care, Discipline and Godly Living<\/strong>\r\n\r\nCOMN 101: Using the Bible and Relying on the Holy Spirit in Counseling<\/strong>\r\n– Ed Hindson, Th.D., D.Min., D.Phil.\r\n\r\nChristian counseling is, by definition, a revelation of the life and love of Jesus Christ in helping someone change for the better. That life and love comes alive in the use of the Bible, and in relying upon the Holy Spirit to advance the goals and challenges of counseling. Dr. Hindson teaches students these ways in this first and crucial session.\r\n\r\nCOMN 102: Living the Life: Pursuing After God\u2019s Heart with All Your Heart<\/strong>\r\n– Glenn Wagner, Ph.D.\r\n\r\nJesus said that all of the law and the prophets can be summed up into one indelible rule: \u201cLove the Lord your God with your whole being.\u201d Dr. Wagner shows students how all of life seems arranged to constantly teach and remind people how important this one truth truly is in \u2018Living the Good Life\u2019.\r\n\r\nCOMN 103: Breaking Free: Disaffection with God and Life and the Recovery of the Heart<\/strong>\r\n– Tim Clinton, Ed.D.\r\n\r\nPeople need to face a difficult truth. There are times in one\u2019s spiritual walk when someone is overcome with disaffection toward God and godly living \u2013 when a person is tempted to forsake God and all things good. Dr. Clinton incisively reveals this process and the way to break free again \u2013 the way back to God and spiritual growth.\r\n\r\nCOMN 104: When Life Doesn\u2019t Make Sense: Facing Evil, Sin, and Suffering<\/strong>\r\n– Diane Langberg, Ph.D.\r\n\r\nNo matter how na\u00efve or childish a person may judge it, the wish to avoid suffering and escape evil is buried deep in the soul of everyone. When evil, sin and suffering are overwhelming, then nothing makes sense and God seems far off. With grace and hope, Dr. Langberg shows students how to navigate these treacherous times when nothing goes right and all seems lost.\r\n\r\nCOMN 105: Bondage and Spiritual Warfare: Fighting Wickedness in High Places<\/strong>\r\n– Ron Hawkins, D.Min., Ed.D.\r\n\r\nSometimes helping others requires believers to engage in war \u2013 not the blood-spilling kind, but spiritual warfare against wicked powers in high, dark places. Dr. Hawkins teaches us the basic principles of discerning and directing godly powers against the destructive forces of spiritual enemies.\r\n\r\nCOMN 106: Spiritual Disciplines: Taking People Closer to the Heart of God<\/strong>\r\n– John Ortberg, Ph.D. and Nancy Ortberg, M.A.\r\n\r\nThere is great interest today in moving beyond studying and knowing about God to experiencing God and in living spiritually transformed lives. The way to spiritual fulfillment is the way of spiritual discipline \u2013 disciplines and practices that draw us closer to God. These disciplines are available to everyone, even ordinary people. The Ortbergs emphasize that spiritual disciplines are a means to an end. The end is a spirit-filled life of love for and intimacy with God, and of love and service to others.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nUnit Two: Helping Process, Skills, and Working with Tough Cases<\/strong>\r\n\r\nCOMN 201: Doing Brief, Solution-Focused Counseling for Christ<\/strong>\r\n– Gary Oliver, Th.M., Ph.D.\r\n\r\nBrief therapy counseling done in three to ten sessions has become the norm in nearly every field of counseling. Dr. Oliver reveals the process and the key techniques that make up this model as it applies to Christian counseling and pastoral care.\r\n\r\nCOMN 202: Creating a Safe Place: Listening, Empathy, and Winning Trust<\/strong>\r\n– Sandra Wilson, Ph.D.\r\n\r\nDr. Sandra Wilson provides strategies for creating the ultimate environment of safety and peace for counseling. Through this video, Dr. Wilson gives scriptural principles for staying personally connected with God the Father, as well as teaching how to let the Holy Spirit guide one in counseling. Through the provision of actual counseling scenarios, a person will learn specific techniques designed to help communicate the heart of God to those being counseled.\r\n\r\nCOMN 203: New Beginnings: Helping People Make a Fresh Start<\/strong>\r\n– Ron Hawkins, D.Min., Ed.D.\r\n\r\nLife transitions are common to everyone. In reality, these new beginnings are tough! In this course, Dr. Ron Hawkins assists caregivers by giving practical guidance in dealing with the foundational issues of attempting a fresh start. Utilizing a simple formula, this video provides useful information designed to resolve the many issues surrounding new beginnings.\r\n\r\nCOMN 204: Change Skills: Goal Setting, Planning, and Taking Action<\/strong>\r\n– Sharon Hart May, Ph.D.\r\n\r\nWhen someone walks into the counseling room, the counselor has before him\/her the responsibility of coming alongside that person with the aim of bringing about change. How does change happen? How does the counselor help the person set goals? How does one make a treatment plan to reach those goals? What tools or interventions can the counselor use to help them implement the plans? This lesson will provide a brief overview and map of what to do from the first counseling session to the last.\r\n\r\nCOMN 205: Spiritual Freedom: Disarming Strongholds, Changing Habits<\/strong>\r\n– Gary Moon, Ph.D.\r\n\r\nIf Jesus came to turn the world right-side-up, why do so many of his followers continue to live such up-side-down lives? If Jesus came to plant the fruit of the Spirit \u2013 love, joy and peace \u2013 why is it so common for Christians to be burdened by the earth-bound feelings of anger,\r\ndepression and anxiety? The Answer: Learning how to all head-over-heels in love with God. Restoration of the soul \u2013 that leads to abundant life in Christ and the emotions of love, joy and peace \u2013 happens as we take the time to cultivate a passionate relationship with God. This course proposes that spiritual freedom \u2013 right-side-up living \u2013 is possible, strongholds can be overcome and habits changed from self-indulgent to holy.\r\n\r\nCOMN 206: Mental Illness & Character Disorders: How to Recognize and Refer Serious Problems<\/strong>\r\n– Archibald Hart, Ph.D.\r\n\r\nMental illness is a very important topic that affects counselors, pastors, and all those who work with people. Research has shown that though the vast majority of violent people do not suffer from a diagnosable mental illness, there is a small group of people who suffer from mental illness who are at risk for dangerous actions. In this course, Dr. Archibald Hart will teach counselors how to be alert and aware of the signs of someone who is dangerous in order to avert them from violence.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nUnit Three: Applications in Mood Change, Medicine, and Addictions<\/strong>\r\n\r\nCOMN 301: Depression and Mood Disorders: A Clinical Update<\/strong>\r\n– Michael Lyles, M.D.\r\n\r\nDepression and mood disorders have been around for years. They comprise a medical illness that affects 16-17% of the U.S. population, is the #1 cause of disability, and is the problem for which only 40% of people seek help. During this course of study, Dr. Michael Lyles provides an update on depression and mood disorders, including treatment strategies that can be quite effective for the many people who are suffering unnecessarily because of them.\r\n\r\nCOMN 302: Stress and Anxiety: Overcoming Fear, Phobias, and Panic Disorders<\/strong>\r\n– Archibald Hart, Ph.D.\r\n\r\nAnxiety is pervasive, widespread, affects all ages, and is becoming increasingly common in our society due to the stress levels people often live under. Through this video, Dr. Archibald Hart discusses what is considered by many to be the most common problem that counselors deal with today. Scripture speaks clearly on the subject of anxiety and this often can be a source of feelings of guilt and judgment for Christians experiencing anxiety. Focusing on Philippians 4:6, Dr. Hart teaches practical methods to counselors regarding dealing with the many people suffering from fear and anxiety.\r\n\r\nCOMN 303: Freedom in Christ: Hope for the Addict, the Brokenhearted & the Evil-Minded<\/strong>\r\n– Neil Anderson, D.Min.\r\n\r\nThe influence of secular psychology in the Christian community has caused many conservatives to question the contribution that psychology has and can make to Christian counseling. Though conservative theologians have never come to perfect agreement over the basic nature of humanity, the creation account states that humanity is made in the image of God and consists of natural and spiritual elements. In addition to discussing this hotly debated topic, Dr. Neil Anderson also gives helpful information relating to mental strongholds, cognitive therapy, stress and anxiety, and temptation.\r\n\r\nCOMN 304: Helping Others with Alcohol, Substance Abuse, and Addiction Problems<\/strong>\r\n– David Stoop, Ph.D.\r\n\r\nThe topic of alcohol and addiction problems is a very important one because it is common not only to the culture, but it is very much at work in the church as well. Alcoholism and other addictions are costing the United States roughly $170 billion each year in health care, welfare,\r\nunemployment, lost productivity, crime and violence due to these addictions. Through this video Dr. David Stoop will discuss the importance of family and church support in the recovery from and preventing of substance abuse.\r\n\r\nCOMN 305: Overcoming Gambling, Spending, and Credit Abuse<\/strong>\r\n– Gregory Jantz, Ph.D.\r\n\r\nFor some, gambling is a neutral, recreational activity. For others, gambling can become a compulsive, destructive behavior that adversely affects family, social, and work relationships. Where is the line between recreation and compulsion where gambling behaviors are concerned? How can those caught in the throes of a gambling compulsion be helped? This course is designed to provide insight into the progressive nature of compulsive gambling, the types of individuals at risk, and point out effective ways to divert a gambler from a path of personal destruction.\r\n\r\nCOMN 306: Emotional Eating: The Truth about Dieting and Weight Control<\/strong>\r\n– Dwight Bain, M.A.\r\n\r\nRecent studies show that the majority of Americans are clinically obese. Sadly, this is common in the helping professions as well, with many practitioners being seriously overweight. The impact of the therapeutic message is lessened when the helpers do not have control of this most basic area of life. The presenter will share his success story of recovery with compulsive over-eating, and the strategies he was taught in 1994 to lose 68 pounds over eight months. A strong clinical model will be shown to help anyone that struggles personally, or treats clients with eating issues.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nUnit Four: Applications in Crisis Care and Relationships<\/strong>\r\n\r\nCOMN 401: Eating Disorders: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Referral with Anorexia and Bulimia<\/strong>\r\n– Kari Wolfe, M.A.\r\n\r\nEating disorders are a life or death issue. In this course, students will learn about the different types of eating disorders, recognize the warning signs of an eating disorder, and know when to refer to a specialist for treatment and hope. Kari Wolfe addresses five biblical factors in the development of eating disorders and shares some practical advice on how to prevent them from developing into life-threatening behaviors.\r\n\r\nCOMN 402: Complicated Grief and Mourning & Crisis and Trauma<\/strong>\r\n– Freda Crews, D.Min., Ph.D. & Jennifer Cisney, M.A.\r\n\r\nThe treatment and intervention for complicated grief overlaps the strategies that are effective in dealing with crisis and trauma. In this video, Freda Crews and Jennifer Cisney conduct an intriguing conversational interview about their experiences with both issues. Students will learn how to recognize the symptoms and causes of grief and trauma, as well as how and when to intervene with help and hope.\r\n\r\nCOMN 403: Helping Distressed Couples: Anger, Conflict, and Disaffection in Marriage<\/strong>\r\n– Tim Clinton, Ed.D.\r\n\r\nMarriages are under the attack of common, everyday pressures. Left alone, these small attacks lead to distancing and the dangerous cycle of disaffection, which often results in divorce. Many marriages could be reconciled if the marriage partners would simply learn how to communicate and handle anger effectively. Dr. Tim Clinton shares a biblical model of expressing angry feelings and communicating for positive results that will help counselors as they seek to help others restore their marriage relationships.\r\n\r\nCOMN 404: Families in Crisis: Hopeless Parents and Angry\/Defiant Children<\/strong>\r\n– Tim Clinton, Ed.D. & Gary Sibcy, Ph.D.\r\n\r\nTen percent of children are reacting to their parents and authorities with anger and defiance. Many parents are frustrated from trying everything but finding nothing that really works to correct their child\u2019s behavior. In this course, Dr. Clinton and Dr. Sibcy explain why children react with anger and defiance and what can be done to change their hearts and ultimately, their behaviors. They discuss why so many discipline strategies are ineffective and share several relationship strategies that work.\r\n\r\nCOMN 405: Aging and Elderly Parents: Health Problems, Dementia, & Disabilities<\/strong>\r\n– Kathie Erwin, Ph.D.\r\n\r\nAging adults move from leadership to dependency in the family system. Adult children, appropriately called \u201cthe Sandwich Generation,\u201d seek a balance between parenting their children and parenting their parents. Add to the mix frailty, chronic pain, long-term illness, or dementia and the role changes necessary to adapt to these life transitions shake the relationships and spiritual foundations of families. Learn how counselors, pastors and lay ministers can help elder adults and their families improve the quality of life as life expectancy increases.\r\n\r\nCOMN 406: Blended Families: Helping Yours, Mine, and Ours Become a Family<\/strong>\r\n– Ron Deal, M.A.\r\n\r\nStep-families are unique families with special obstacles and stressors. Providing care and encouragement requires a basic understanding of unique step-family dynamics, as well as interventions that bring stability to the family over time. This lesson presents a rationale for step-family ministry, provides a conceptual overview of step-family development, and describes key stressors and interventions to help step-families overcome them.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nUnit Five: The Ethics of Care and Helping Ministry in the Church<\/strong>\r\n\r\nCOMN 501: Chronically Troubled Relationships: Everybody Has at Least One<\/strong>\r\n– Linda Mintle, Ph.D.\r\n\r\nBecause counselors will encounter a variety of clients, this course is designed to help counselors deal more effectively with what one might call \u201cdifficult\u201d people. This lesson will focus on a sub-group of people sometimes referred to as those with personality disorders or traits. These people usually have ingrained patterns of behavior or traits in their thinking, behaving, feeling, or perceiving that make them more susceptible to relationship problems, conflicts, and hot emotions. Five common groups of difficult people will be discussed.\r\n\r\nCOMN 502: Developing an Effective Lay Helping and Supervision Ministry<\/strong>\r\n– Siang-Yang Tan, Ph.D.\r\n\r\nThis lesson will cover guidelines for developing and establishing an effective lay helping ministry, especially in a church or ministry-based setting. Two major models are addressed: informal-organized and formal-organized. The selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of lay helpers or lay counselors, and the role of the mental health professional in lay helping, will also be described and discussed.\r\n\r\nCOMN 503: Dynamic Small Groups and Spiritual Care Teams in Church-based Counseling<\/strong>\r\n– Stephen Greggo, Psy.D.\r\n\r\nA church community is to operate like an organic \u201cbody\u201d with each component part actively making a contribution to the whole. Counselors can help clients find hope in a created, yet very real, person-to-person group encounter that paves the way for ongoing involvement in genuine Christian community. Soul care involves nurturing and healing, both of which can be accomplished in small pastoral care groups, which, at the same time, facilitate the discipleship process.\r\n\r\nCOMN 504: Preventing Compassion Fatigue: Self-Care for Caregivers<\/strong>\r\n– Eric Scalise, Ph.D.\r\n\r\nCaregivers are not exempt from stress. 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\nAttending to the needs and issues of hurting people today is complex, and at times overwhelming. As today\u2019s generations search for purpose, meaning and value, many experience a pervasive sense of emptiness and loneliness. And why shouldn\u2019t they? In a world flooded with distresses like divorce, father absence, rampant sexual abuse, terrorism, anxiety, and depression, there seems to be an epidemic of escapism through drugs, alcohol, consumerism, sex, violence, and suicide. Yet it is in the darkest times that light shines the brightest. This five-unit course is designed to equip you to help others break through the darkness in their lives. Each unit contains six lessons on-demand, complete with work-text and exams. Despite the tension and emptiness, something seems to be happening across America \u2014 people are searching for God.<\/p>\n
\nIBCC 30.00 Credit Hours Available<\/p>\n