The Systemic Approach to Counseling Course is designed with a biblical perspective to help train and equip students in systemic theory, practice, and ministry for healthy lifestyle changes. The course will introduce at least seven systemic models of family counseling and therapy.

“Those from among you shall rebuild the ancient ruins; you shall raise-up the foundations of many generations; and you shall be called the Repairer of the Breach, the Restorer of Streets to dwell in.” Isaiah 58:12

The Systemic Approach to Counseling Course has a four-fold purpose that will help:

• Raise-up Christian family counselors who can effectively minister to individuals, couples and families in the nations.

• Repair the “breach” caused by dysfunction in the family.

• Restore biblical foundations in society that will effectively meet the challenges of modern day life in the family, at work, in the church, and culture.

• Introduce students to effective and unique interventions that can make a significance difference in family relationships.

The Systemic Approach to Counseling Course will include various topics like: Systemic thinking & theory - from individual to interpersonal Biblical worldview of marriage & family Systemic work with individuals The family life cycle, transitions, & change Different family styles & family scripts Family coordination through communication Emotions, attachments, & systems Different integrative models of family counseling & therapy Reflecting teams and process Assessment skills & interventions that help facilitate recovery from: addictions, eating disorders, abuse, violence, loss, boundary, gender and sexuality issues.

“A difference that makes a difference”

Prerequisites:

Either IBC/CCS/FCM/FMS

Dates and location

Date: 26 September – 14 December 2012

Location: Châtel, Switzerland - website | Email: chatel@jemchatel.ch

 

For more information contact: countsfamilymin@cs.com