{"id":97,"date":"2024-09-30T23:22:42","date_gmt":"2024-09-30T23:22:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/blog\/?p=97"},"modified":"2025-05-12T11:38:34","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T11:38:34","slug":"christian-counseling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/updates\/relevant\/christian-counseling\/","title":{"rendered":"Certified\/Licensed Christian Counselor Training Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Christian-Counselor-1024x433.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-99\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/updates\/relevant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Christian-Counselor-1024x433.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/updates\/relevant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Christian-Counselor-300x127.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/updates\/relevant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Christian-Counselor-768x324.jpg 768w, https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/updates\/relevant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Christian-Counselor-1536x649.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/updates\/relevant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Christian-Counselor-2048x865.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n    This course is designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to provide biblically sound and spiritually sensitive counseling. It offers quality training on how to integrate psychological principles with Christian theology, as well as how to offer compassionate guidance and support in various settings. Emphasis will be placed on addressing emotional, mental, and spiritual needs while upholding a Christian worldview. <strong>The program is 100% online<\/strong>. \n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n    <em>You are allowed to study and complete this program at your own pace and take the certification examination as soon as you are ready.<\/em>\n    <li class=\"credit\"><strong>Tuition is 100% Free<\/strong>. Scroll down to find course content.<\/li>\n    <li class=\"credit\"><strong>Exam registration costs $30<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n    .custom-heading {\n        background-color: #000000; \/* Black background *\/\n        color: #ffffff; \/* White text color *\/\n        font-weight: bold; \/* Bold text *\/\n        text-align: center; \/* Center text *\/\n        padding: 5px 20px; \/* Reduced padding for a slimmer box *\/\n        margin: 0; \/* Remove default margin *\/\n        border-radius: 5px; \/* Optional: adds slight rounding to the corners *\/\n        font-size: 1.25rem; \/* Optional: adjust font size as needed *\/\n    }\n<\/style>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading custom-heading\">Full Course Content (15 Modules)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Module 1<\/strong>: <em>Introduction to Christian Counseling<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NwqEZeeBHhE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watch Video<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Module 2<\/strong>: <em>Biblical Basis for Christian Counseling<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jf1sAxqP_rE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watch Video<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Module 3<\/strong>: <em>Understanding Human Development<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/G03IrcQfJj8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watch Video<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Module 4<\/strong>: <em>Theology of Suffering and Grief<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eRrTdYsRVgc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watch Video<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Module 5<\/strong>: <em>Marriage and Family Counseling<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ws_gFVEiiQQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watch Video<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Module 6<\/strong>: <em>Addiction and Recovery Counseling<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wDf3DJ1BvbQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watch Video<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Module 7<\/strong>: <em>Crisis Counseling<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rSbifaKND0k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watch Video<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Module 8<\/strong>: <em>Trauma and Abuse Counseling<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JXcQ6Npx_lg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watch Video<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Module 9<\/strong>: <em>Behavioral Therapy Techniques<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/44vGTe_oi2o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watch Video<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Module 10<\/strong>: <em>Cognitive Therapy Techniques<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bVgYE8JsFko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watch Video<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Module 11<\/strong>: <em>Spiritual Direction and Discipleship<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KB-itFq744A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watch Video<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Module 12<\/strong>: <em>Ethics in Christian Counseling<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RNDdFETL_LE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watch Video<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Module 13<\/strong>: <em>Prayers in Christian Counseling<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DCzlwf6Ce_U\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watch Video<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Module 14<\/strong>: <em>Effective Communication and Counseling Skills<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yUbjVFz2-WU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watch Video<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Module 15<\/strong>: <em>Building A Successful Practice<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7Qk5YR84OrE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watch Video<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><style>\n    .custom-heading {\n        background-color: #000000; 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