Mini-Course Overview
अनुभाग की रूपरेखा
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The Basics of Christian Grief Counseling
by Christian Chaplains & Coaching
This course will teach the basics of Christian Counseling and Grief Care for Chaplains, Pastors, volunteers, lay volunteers, and spiritual care providers. This is written from a Biblical Christian perspective. The material is presented within an unapologetically Christian worldview. It is suitable for anyone wanting to learn a Biblical approach to grief care. It would be an excellent course for your church to consider using to train volunteers who may like to become part of a Compassionate Care ministry. Those who enroll in the full course through Christian Chaplaincy and Coaching will receive 25 hours of continuing education and a “Certificate in Christian Counseling for Grief.”
Enroll in the full course here: https://christianchaplains.org/chaplains-academy/christian-counseling-for-grief
Course Outcomes:
To develop a basic understanding of what grief is, different types of grief, and the emotions experienced by one who is grieving any kind of loss. To provide a basic theology for Christian counseling. Develop an emphasis on relationships as a priority. Recognize the most important tool you have is yourself. Learn that you cannot fix anyone, only God can do that, but you can recognize responsibility and accountability. Understand the relationship between religion and counseling, from a biblical worldview. Recognize and understand the seven key characteristics that makes a counselor Christian. Learn to help others to be rooted in reality. Identify the normal and natural defense mechanisms that people will use when they are in a state of denial. Learn the difference between lamenting and grumbling. To lament is biblical. Finally, to know when to refer a person to a more highly trained professional. Don’t get in over your head or outside your lane.
Forums:Post in each of the forums. Replying to others' posts is encouraged as well.
Quiz:
After you have viewed all of the material and posted your reflections in the forums, there is a feedback quiz. The quiz will help us evaluate the effectiveness of the mini-course.
About our partnership with Christian Chaplains & Coaching
CLI and Christian Chaplains & Coaching (CC&C) have partnered together to create an opportunity for students interested in Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). This collaboration is designed to enrich students' academic options and provide a path to gain practical experience and academic credit in pastoral education. Learn more here.