Course Details

Course Content

Connexions Training has partnered with Belfast School of Theology to bring you this certificate in counselling with a Christian perspective.

Students will expect to gain the following:
Counselling Skills to use in a helping role
Self development opportunities
A rationale of how to integrate the Christian Worldview with key counselling theories
A safe community of learning to share experiences, learn new skills and grow in mutual understanding
An understanding of mental health and how to be an effective helper<
A prerequisite for those wishing to pursue further study to become a counsellor

This course will also be beneficial for church leaders and those in pastoral care, equipping church ministries to support people effectively through psychological distress.

Course Content

Opics:
Communication Styles and barriers to effective communication
Counselling verses Pastoral Care
Prayer and Spirituality in Counselling
Ethics and Diversity (BACP)
Boundaries and Duality
Positive psychology<

Skills:
Active Listening
Non-directive exploration
Using metaphor
Validation
Reflecting and summarising

Content is delivered in a didactical style, integrating interactive and experiential elements with taught theory. Classes will begin with worship and bible teaching relevant to the daily topic. Skills will be demonstrated by tutors and practiced in triads by students. All students are encouraged to hold a safe learning space for each other, developing peer support and promoting growth environment.

Fees: £550 for 6 week certificate programme
Where: Belfast School of Theology
Dates: Dates for 2025 to be confirmed
Classes will commence at 9:30am and finish at 4:30pm each day

For more information, contact info@connexionstraining.com

To apply please complete the form on the Connecions Training website.