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SUMMARY:Certificate in Counselling from a Christian Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Contact Us\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n				  \n					  \n					  \n					  \n						   God Behaving Badly in Genesis?Date:  January 20\, 2026 - February 10\, 2026Time:  7:00 pm - 8:45 pmVenue:  OnlineTaught By:  Dr William Ford\n					  \n					  \n					 \n				  \n		  \n				  \n			  \n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Content\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Connexions Training has partnered with Belfast School of Theology to bring you this certificate in counselling with a Christian perspective. \nStudents will expect to gain the following:Counselling Skills to use in a helping roleSelf development opportunitiesA rationale of how to integrate the Christian Worldview with key counselling theoriesA safe community of learning to share experiences\, learn new skills and grow in mutual understandingAn understanding of mental health and how to be an effective helper<A prerequisite for those wishing to pursue further study to become a counsellor \nThis course will also be beneficial for church leaders and those in pastoral care\, equipping church ministries to support people effectively through psychological distress. \nCourse Content \nOpics:Communication Styles and barriers to effective communicationCounselling verses Pastoral CarePrayer and Spirituality in CounsellingEthics and Diversity (BACP)Boundaries and DualityPositive psychology< \nSkills:Active ListeningNon-directive explorationUsing metaphorValidationReflecting and summarising \nContent 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. \nFees: £550 for 6 week certificate programmeWhere: Belfast School of TheologyDates: Dates for 2025 to be confirmedClasses will commence at 9:30am and finish at 4:30pm each day \nFor more information\, contact info@connexionstraining.com \nTo apply please complete the form on the Connecions Training website. \n			\n				Register On Connexions Website
URL:https://www.bst.ac.uk/event/certificate-in-counselling-from-a-christian-perspective/
LOCATION:Belfast School of Theology\, 1A Glenburn Road South\, Dunmurry\, Belfast\, Co. Antrim\, BT17 9JP\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Wylie - Connexions Training":MAILTO:info@connexionstraining.com
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