Motivational Interviewing is a technique used to help individuals identify and maintain motivation for change. This course provides an overview of the theory, core skills, and applications of Motivational Interviewing (MI). It will also provide participants with practical experience in using MI to support clients in planning, initiating, and sustaining behavior change. Through lectures, role-plays and demonstrations, participants will gain the knowledge and experience needed to utilize the principles of MI in a variety of settings.

This course provides an introduction to the ethical principles of counseling from a Christian perspective. It explores the ethical and legal considerations of providing counseling services and examines how ethics can be integrated into a Christian worldview. Topics include codes of ethics, boundaries, dual relationships, informed consent, and professional development. In addition, this course examines the use of Scripture in counseling ethics and explores current research on ethical issues related to mental health care from a Christian perspective. Students will gain an understanding of how to ethically utilize resources when providing spiritual guidance in a professional setting.

This course provides an overview of Treatment Planning, a fundamental skill in the medical field. It is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients. Students will learn how to assess a patient’s needs and create individualized care plans that reach desired goals and outcomes. Topics covered include goal setting, creating objectives, developing interventions, evaluating progress and more. Through discussion, simulation exercises and hands-on activities, students will practice applying their new knowledge to real-world scenarios. By the end of this course, students should be able to confidently create detailed treatment plans for patients in any medical environment.

This course will provide an overview of the crisis and grief in Christian perspective. It will cover the importance of understanding crisis and grief in relation to faith, as well as how to best support those going through difficult times. By exploring various stories from the Bible, we can gain insight into how God works in tragedy, disaster, and suffering. We will also analyze different approaches to counseling those who are grieving, including bible-based counseling. Finally, we will discuss strategies for coping with our own grief and providing compassionate care for others during times of difficulty.

This course covers the understanding and treatment of complicated grief, a severe and prolonged form of bereavement that can lead to long-term mental health problems. We will look at the various features of complicated grief, such as its causes and symptoms, as well as various treatments that have been researched and developed to help those affected. Through this course, you will gain an understanding of the complexities involved in treating complicated grief. We will also discuss best practices for helping individuals cope with their loss and reduce their symptoms.

Grief Counseling Across the Life Span is an introductory course that provides students with an overview of the major aspects of grief counseling. This course will teach students about the different types of grief, how to identify and respond to individual needs, and how to develop effective counseling strategies for each age group. Through classroom activities, discussion, role-play and case studies, students will gain a better understanding of how to best provide emotional support to those in need. Additionally, this course will also cover topics related to death and bereavement as well as cultural considerations when providing grief counseling services.

Loss, Trauma and Resilience is a course that focuses on how individuals and organizations respond to traumatic events. This course will explore the psychological, emotional, cognitive, and social aspects of loss and resilience in order to understand how individuals and organizations can cope with difficult situations. It will also discuss various strategies for dealing with loss and trauma, including resilience training, therapeutic interventions, self-care techniques, and maintaining a positive outlook. Students will develop an understanding of the mechanisms of resilience in order to promote healthy outcomes for those who have experienced loss or trauma.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the therapeutic process when working with clients who are facing terminal illness. It covers the significant clinical and practical issues that need to be addressed, such as grief and bereavement, communication, symptom management and end-of-life decision making. Additionally, it also looks at the important role of emotional support for both patient and family members. The aim is to equip therapists with the skills needed to provide effective therapy for terminally ill clients.

Group support for bereavement and loss is an important part of providing comfort and healing to individuals who have experienced a loss. This course aims to provide an overview of group support for bereavement and loss, including the theoretical foundations of group work, common approaches to providing group support, and techniques for facilitating effective group sessions. Additionally, the course will explore various use cases of group support for grief, such as family groups, peer support groups, online counseling and more. By the end of this course participants will have gained knowledge on how to effectively run a bereavement and loss group session with confidence.

Writing a graduation thesis or project is a challenging and time-consuming task. In this course, you will learn the skills required to develop and write a successful thesis or project. We will cover topics such as research methodology, critical analysis, referencing sources, as well as presentation techniques. Additionally, you will be provided with tools and resources to help you in the process of writing your thesis or project. This course provides a comprehensive overview for those who want to excel in their graduation thesis/project.