INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN CARE AND COUNSELLING
Course overview
The course is designed for anyone who wants to learn about themselves and how to help others effectively, no matter how much or how little previous knowledge and experience they have. It is a reflective course, interactive and personal, using both practical methods and theory.
The course is ideal for anyone who is:
- Thinking about full counselling training
- Looking for basic training for pastoral care
- Wanting to help people in everyday life
- Running a small group
- In part-time or full-time Christian ministry
NB: The minimum age for this course is 18, it is preferable that applicants are 21 or over.
Understand yourself and others from a Christian perspective, with the aim of developing and expanding your listening skills.
Most people need help at times as they journey through life. A sympathetic listening ear is always appreciated, but sometimes people need more. We can help equip you to play a part in the lives of those who are struggling, enabling them to move forward and discover the freedom to grow into all that God desires them to be.
You’ll cover topics including:
The biblical basis for care and counselling
Reason and causes for problems
Developing basic counselling skills
A clear framework for the counselling process
Fees & duration
Farnham Campus – 5 days
£395.00 (this includes 2 course lunch and dinner for 4 days)
NB the course will finish around 8.30pm (Monday – Thursday)
Bradford Campus – 5 days
One day a week and no lunch is provided
£210 non-residential
Accommodation
Farnham Campus
For accommodation queries, please email house@waverleyabbey.org or ring 01252 784733.
Further details
This course is not validated by a university.
Assessment
There is no assessment on this course. On completion, you may want to apply for accredited Counselling or the Spiritual Formation programmes.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry qualifications required for this course.
Location
Waverley Abbey House, Waverley Lane, Farnham, Surrey GU9 8EP
or
Church on the Way, 158 Bradford Road, Idle, Bradford BD10 8SA
Further information
Book a Personal Discovery Call today and a member of our friendly team will discuss your financial options with you and answer any other questions you have.
Should you require more information about this course please email Sara Huggett shuggett@waverleyabbeycollege.ac.uk or call 01252 784731