Therapy and Counseling with A Faith Based Focus
- Define Evidence Based Christian Counseling
- Learn differences in Christian Counseling and secular treatment methods
- Learn about gaps between need for Christian Counselors and availability providers.
- Learn about the relationship between faith and mental health
- Identify practice and treatment methods to utilize in treatment planning
- Understand how to assess the needs of clients and deliver treatment properly
- Examine the role of a Christian Counselor
The increased need for counseling that is spiritually based is growing. This training looks to give mental health professionals options for providing treatment to clients who prefer a more Faith based treatment method. Many consumers value their Christian Faith and express coping methods that help them overcome stressors. Although counseling is available in many church organizations, not everyone is attached to a local church body, but still prefer assistance by those who are Christian and mental health professionals. Also, many mental health professionals are exploring new ways to incorporate their spirituality in treatment because of their faith in its healing power.