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Christ-Centered Counseling Training​

Welcome
​Welcome to our Self-Guided Counseling Training Program!
You are taking our self-study course that allows you to train at your own pace. The classes are a compilation of videos and recordings of past live training classes.
Handouts
Please download the handouts before the teaching portion of the class, as your instructor will often reference the handouts.  ​
Books
We will be teaching from multiple books: [View Book List]  which you can also see in each section, as listed.  

​Please note:  If you 
have received counseling at our ministry, then you may have already read Hurting Hearts Restored.  Nonetheless, during counseling training, you will need to take your "counselee" hat off and put your counselor hat on in order to gain the tools to make you an effective counselor ministering to God’s hurting people.
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Assignments
The only assignment you are required to complete is a Class Summary.  You will submit a quick summary (three or four sentences) of each class and your personal takeaway – the one thing that spoke to you. The summary operates as a system of record for class/lecture completion.  

To ensure you have completed all required steps, please ensure you download our Class Checklist provided under the welcome section.  You will see the Class Summary button available in each section.
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Questions
Our director is available for questions or for more clarity regarding a subject matter.  Please contact our Help Desk, and someone will reach out to schedule a one-on-one with the training director.   
 
We are excited that you are training with us and look forward to all that God will do in and through you as He equips you to minister to His hurting people.  God bless you!​
Course Index
0. Introduction
1. Hurting Hearts Restored
2. Families In Recovery
3. Breaking Free - Codependence Workshop
4. The Danger Of False Doctrine
5. Counseling Common Life Issues
Welcome!
Please read through the 5 topics on the left and download the class checklist below before you begin this course.
Class Checklist

Introduction -

Class Downloads
Mission Statement
Training Philosophy
Counselor Guidelines
Statement of Faith
Course Outline
Class Summary

Class 1: Hurting Hearts Restored Workshop

Book Requirement
Hurting Hearts Restored by Cecilia Trent
This class explains the sifting process of healing, a journey with Jesus into the depth of hurting hearts where change and transformation happens by getting to the roots that bind to help set captives break free from the past and into the abundant life of Christ. 
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Chapter 1

Rooted Systems

Chapter 2

Foundation for Healing

Chapter 3

Sifting Through the Family Soil - Family of Origin

Chapter 4

Our Branches - Reconciling Emotions

Chapter 5

Reaping the Fruit of the Harvest 
​Understanding Negative Emotions 
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Chapter 6

Facing the Truth of Our Roots 
​Overcoming Denial And Shock

Chapter 7

Grieving & Healing The Roots
Anger, Releasing, Acceptance

Chapter 8

Redeeming The Roots of Shame
Understanding Forgiveness

Chapter 9

Replanting Seeds of Truth
Rooted In Love & Grace

Chapter 10

Growing, Maturing, Thriving
Living In Abundance
Class Summary

​Class 2: Families In Recovery Workshop

Book Requirement
Christian Families In Recovery - Robert & Stephanie Tucker ​
This class will help you look at the nature of addiction and recovery from a Christ centered perspective and teach you the tools of intervention to offer faith-based healing solutions to those struggling with addiction and the families that are affected by a loved one's addiction. 

Note: This is an interactive class. The instructor will be referring to and students will be reading from Facing Addiction (see upload below. It may be hard to hear the students who are reading so please refer to the handouts and adjust the volume as ne
eded. ​

Lecture 1

Facing Addiction Chapter 1
​Outward Addiction Chapter 2 
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Class Downloads
The Face of Addiction
Addiction vs. Behavior Recovery

Lecture 2

Inward Addiction Chapter 3
Framing the Battle Chapter 4
Your instructor will be teaching from the Christian Families in Recovery Workbook beginning on page 25. Click on the audio on the right to listen to the teaching. A power point presentation of the main points of the class is available. 
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Class Downloads
Inward Addiction & Framing the Battle PowerPoint
Body, Soul, Spirit

Lecture 3

A Family Affair Chapter 5
Surviving The Storm Chapter 6
The goal of chapters 5 and 6 is to bring understanding on how addiction affects the entire family system and that recovery is a family affair. The family mobile will be discussed at length to shed light on the importance that all family members get the help that they need. The mobile graphic can be found on page 56.
Class Downloads 
A Closer Look at Enablement
Supporting An Addict

Lecture 4

Intervention Chapter 7
Class Downloads
Breaking Point

Lecture 5

The Hope of Redemption Chapter 8
Adjusting to Change Chapter 9

Lecture 6

Freedom from Survival Chapter 10

Lecture 7

Reconciliation Chapter 11

Lecture 8

Family Planning Chapter 12
Class Summary

Class 3: Breaking Free Codependence Training Workshop 

Book Requirement
The Christian Codependence Recovery Workbook -  ​From Surviving to Significance by Stephanie Tucker ​
Codependence makes our souls sick.  It affects our personal lives; our families, children, friends, and relatives; our businesses and careers; our health; and our spiritual growth and our relationship with God  It is debilitating and, if left untreated, causes us to become more destructive to ourselves, others and hinders our ability to live the abundant life in Christ. This workshop will help bring clarity to the term codependence - what it is, how it's developed, how it affects relationships and outlines the process of recovery. There are 12 class teachings. Please read the corresponding chapter before watching the class teaching. ​

Lecture 1

Chapter 1 - Facing Codependency ​

Lecture 2

Chapter 2 - Emotional Strongholds ​

Lecture 3

Chapter 3 - Emotional Strongholds 

Lecture 4

Chapter 4 - Love Systems ​
Added Resource for Love Systems 
Our greatest need is for love. It is never wrong to want to be loved. God created us for love. Sadly, because we live in a broken world many people don't know or have never experienced the authentic love of Jesus - the only love that satisfies completely, and instead go searching for love in all the wrong places settling for the counterfeit. The attachments below provide a vivid picture of what transpires when we are living outside of love and what it looks like to produce love. ​
Class Downloads
Living Outside Love
Producing Love

Lecture 5

Chapter 5 - Ceasing Control

Lecture 6

Chapter 6 - Breaking Free From Denial

Lecture 7

Chapter 7 - Exposing Shame

Lecture 8

Chapter 8 - Receiving the Gift of Forgiveness 

Lecture 9

Chapter 9 - Offering the Gift of Forgiveness

Lecture 10

Chapter 10 - Embracing Authentic Identity

Lecture 11

Chapter 11 - Building Healthy Boundaries

Lecture 12

Chapter 12 - Balancing Principles & Priorities

Class Summary

Class 4: ​The Danger of False Doctrine 

In this class we will explore the danger of false doctrine. As a biblical counselor it is of utmost importance that you understand that the Holy Scriptures are the written, inspired Word of the living God and His word is sufficient for counseling the hearts He entrusts into our care. The Bible is superior to anything the world can offer. 

It is essential that we understand the many different belief systems your clients may be adhering to because it could be causing them harm and leading them away from the truth of God's word. Scripture warns believers that in latter days some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons.  Sadly, that is what we are seeing today in the church and especially in the belief systems, the younger generation is exposed to. 

God's word admonishes us to be like the Bereans and check everything against scripture to determine if it is true. The Bible, after all, is the final authority on truth. We are also exhorted to test every spirit to see if it is from God. Therefore, educate yourself and match it up with the Word of God. The videos you will see may be shocking. Ask the Holy Spirit to give you wisdom and discernment to see the truth. If God confirms what He has confirmed in our hearts, we pray that you have a zeal to stand on the truth of God's Word and exhort your counselees to do the same.

Lecture 1

The Danger of False Doctrine

American Gospel

Class Summary

Class 5: ​Counseling Common Life Issues 

Book Requirement
See required books under each subsection
In this next class section, we will explore some of the common struggles that people in the church face. Each class ​offers Christ centered biblical advice and practical help for those struggling with matters of the heart. 

Depression

Book Requirement
Depression. Walking from Darkness to Dawn - June Hunt
This class explores the causes for depression and offers hope and biblical solutions to those whose hearts are weighed down and need the hope of Christ.

Please listen to the audio teaching below. ​​
Class Downloads
Suicide Prevention
Scripture On Depression
Psalms Depression / Anxiety

​Walking from Darkness Into The Dawn: 1

​Walking from Darkness Into The Dawn: 2

Walking from Darkness Into The Dawn: 3

Walking from Darkness Into The Dawn: 4

​Walking from Darkness Into The Dawn: 5

Class Summary

Anxiety


​Book Requirement
Anxiety: Calming the Fearful Heart (Hope for the Heart) - June Hunt
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This class defines anxiety and guides those who struggle from fear to faith - from panic to peace- through a deepened understanding of the love and power of Christ in their life. 
Class Downloads
8 Ways To Control Anxious Thoughts
Reducing Anxiety Application
God's Word For Worried Hearts
Audio Teaching:
Class Summary

Conflict & Confrontation

Book Requirement
Confrontation (Hope for the Heart) - June Hunt
Each of us begins to develop a style of handling conflict at an early age. Our personal ways of “fighting’ come from our instinct, personality, but mostly they come from early family dynamics.  Many of us don’t know how to deal or defuse conflict because we are repeating learned relationship skills from childhood, either attacking or avoiding. This class helps identify learned patters of unhealthy conflict resolutions and offers practical biblical solutions that help develop healthy Christ centered ways to deal with conflict and produce God honoring, grace-based conflict resolution. ​
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​Other Book Recommendations:
Conflict Resolution: Solving Your People Problems (Hope for the Heart) - June Hunt
Class Downloads
Praying the Fruit of the Spirit
Temperament Test
Intro
Confrontation Why and How?
There are times in life when you may need to address a problem or a personal conflict. It’s definitely not an easy or even a popular choice for most of us. How do you confront a difficult issue? Why is it important to confront? Discover clear reasons and approaches for confrontation in this program with June Hunt.
​Confronting with Grace
When someone criticizes or hurts you, what’s your response? Do you immediately attack with angry words and actions? Do you retreat to avoid any conflict at all? June Hunt shows us how to rein in those strong emotions yet still assert ourselves with grace and strength.
The When & How of Confrontation
When a terrible wrong is committed, anger rises up immediately and drives us to action, but is this really the best time to confront someone? June Hunt considers when and how to respond to an offense or wrongdoing. The Bible teaches us there’s a time for everything … and that even applies to confrontation!
Confronting With Wisdom
Leaders and other people in authority should never abuse their position of influence but, unfortunately, sometimes they do. Inappropriate behavior must be stopped. What is the wisest way to confront someone in authority? Is it better to confront face-to-face or from a safe distance? June Hunt sorts out the best approach for serious issues.
The Goal of Confrontations
When someone offends you, it takes a while to work through your feelings, but when someone hurts your children, watch out! Your anger can hit the roof! How do you prepare yourself to address someone who’s wronged a loved one? How do you know when the time is right? June Hunt brings us biblical hope and practical help for confrontation.
Confrontation and the Sandwich Technique ​
Friends are wonderful sources of support but backbiters present a painful problem. How do you approach a person who talks negatively behind your back? Is there a delicate way to address a difficult issue? June Hunt introduces an assertive technique for confrontation that instructs and encourages at the same time.
​​The Art of Positive Confrontation
Someone’s crossed the line into bad behavior. Is God calling you to direct them back onto the right path? Would you know how to do that? June Hunt helps us master the art of assertive confrontation.
Challenging Others To Change
When an issue of wrongdoing comes between you and another person, what does God want you to do? Do you know He’s designed a clear roadmap for us in the Bible? June Hunt shares God’s design for confrontation, exposing what’s wrong and establishing what’s right, with clear steps to follow from His Word.
The Right Heart ​
Few of us choose conflict, but being passive doesn’t always provide the real path to peace. Resolution often rests in confronting the wrong, but it also involves having the right heart. God’s Word provides principles for peace that can result in reconciliation and resolution. June Hunt shares these principles along with practical insights into resolving conflict.
Resolving Conflict In A World of Difference ​
Attackers and avoiders: When faced with conflict most of us default into one of these response styles, but God wants us to confront in love. In this program, June Hunt shares a real-life scenario of a husband and wife in intense conflict and presents a biblical and practical response.
Building Blocks of Conflict Resolution
“Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive.” Walter Scott’s famous poem may have been penned in the 1800s, but its message is still relevant. On this program, June Hunt continues to mediate a modern-day marital battle, offering help in the midst of conflict and guiding us in conflict resolution that honors God and others.
Hope And Healing When Conflict Arises ​
Arguing, accusing, name calling … these are things we tell our children not to do. It can feel like you’re the family “referee” at times. June plays the referee with a husband and wife who are in an intense family conflict. She challenges this war-torn couple to move beyond bitterness and to respond maturely for the sake of their children.
Moving Away From Conflict To Hope
Conflict occurs among friends, at the workplace, even in church, but nothing cuts deeper than family conflict. This series features a conversation June Hunt had with a couple about their troubled marriage. With God’s Word as her foundation, June helped them find hope and the practical tools to move forward.
Class Summary

Child Sexual Abuse

Book Requirement
Childhood Sexual Abuse - Hope for the Heart
Additional Resource
Hope for the Heart - Abortion Dilemma
Nothing cuts at the heart like Child Sexual Abuse - choking and killing innocence and trust. This class brings awareness to the depth of the trauma, pain, shame, and the destruction of a child's sense of value and worth and provides the tools to identify symptoms of abuse and offers healing and hope in Christ. ​​
Class Downloads
Long Term Effects Child Sexual Abuse
Rape Recovery
Class Summary
Counseling Rape Essentials

Post Abortion Healing

Book Requirement
Abortion to Mercy (Freedom Series) - Michelle Borquez
Book Requirement
Forgiven and Set Free - Linda Cochrane
This class brings to light the aftermath of abortion and the emotional scars it leaves behind. Many women suffer from guilt, remorse and live in condemnation unable to forgive themselves or receive God's forgiveness. You will learn the healing steps to help a hurting woman heal from the pain and emotional scars of abortion into the freedom of God's healing love and grace. ​​
Class Downloads
Counseling Steps Abortion Healing
Facing The Facts
When Does Life Begin
Forgiven & Set Free
Your Baby
A Preborn Child's Conversation With His Heavenly Father
Class Summary

The Emotionally Destructive Marriage

Book Requirement
The Emotionally Destructive Marriage PB - Leslie Vernick
God warned the prophets of Israel to not superficially heal the wounds of His people by promising "peace, peace" when there was no authentic peace. Abuse in marriage always breaks peace, and biblical peacemaking involves much more than tears of remorse and the words "I'm sorry. This class will give you a biblical roadmap that provides a clear route to genuine healing and restoration of an emotionally destructive marriage.  ​​
​Emotionally Destructive Marriage Part 1
​Emotional Destructive Part 2
​Should Christians Leave Abusive Relationships?
Other Book Recommendations:
Spiritual Abuse: Religion at Its Worst (Hope for the Heart) - June Hunt
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Manipulation: Cutting the Strings of Control (Hope for the Heart)- June Hunt

Domestic Violence: Assault on a Woman's Worth (Hope for the Heart) - June Hunt

Verbal and Emotional Abuse: Victory Over Verbal and Emotional Abuse (Hope for the Heart) - June Hunt
Class Downloads
Departing Dove
Building Healthy Boundaries With An Abuser
What Does The Bible Say About Destructive Relationships?
Biblical Bill of Rights for Surviving for Marriage
Does God Care More About Sex Than Love?
How Can I Know My Husband Has Really Changed?
How Do I Know When Someone Is Truly Sorrow?
What Constitutes Abuse?
Relationship Test
Are You An Abuse Magnet?
He Says He's Repentant
Necessary Changes If You Want to Stop Abusive Behavior
Unbiblical Response to An Abused Spouse
How Do I Confront My Husband With Unacceptable Behavior?
Is Marriage Supposed to Be For Better Or Worse?
Is Emotional Abuse Grounds for Biblical Separation?
Scripture to Support Separation from An Abusive Spouse
Class Summary
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