Cognitive Therapy and Ethics - Board Certification
The following courses are required for the Christian counselor to obtain board certification in the area of Cognitive Theory and Ethics:
Cognitive Therapy Techniques
Mark R. McMinn, Ph.D.
This course is technique oriented. The emphasis is on cognitive therapy methods rather than problems such as depression, marital conflicts, anger, etc. This course provides the student with some useful tools to make his/her counseling more effective.
This course consists of a textbook and requires 1 open-book (non-proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 45 hours.
Life’s Answers Through Counseling With God
Conrad Mershon, Ph.D.
The student will learn first hand a Christian approach to counseling his or her clients in a Bible based, methodical professional manner utilizing a counseling method taught by the N.C.C.A.
This course consists of a textbook of approximately 150 pages in length and requires one closed book (proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 35 hours.
Quality, Ethics, and Legal Issues in Christian Counseling
Mildred R. Burckley, Th.D., Ph.D.
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with information regarding ethical issues in counseling. It will also provide them with a clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality. In addition, this course will provide information regarding referrals, helpful agencies and programs.
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with information regarding ethical issues in counseling. It will also provide them with a clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality. In addition, this course will provide information regarding referrals, helpful agencies and programs.
Innovative Approaches to Counseling
Gary R. Collins, Ph.D.
This course provides a refreshing approach to people-helping. The author has three goals and the course is presented with a clear, concise, well-organized writing style. The information is highly accurate and provides carefully thought-out conclusions with a careful use of Scripture. It avoids repetition and provides practical simplistic formulas with evidence as to why they work.
This course consists of a textbook and requires 1 open-book (non-proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 45 hours.