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Domestic Violence And Intervention Therapy

The following courses must be successfully completed to qualify for board certification in Domestic Violence And Intervention Therapy

Temperament Case Studies

Compiled by Phyllis J. Arno, Ph.D.

This course is approximately 154 pages in length. The candidate will learn first hand the counseling model with which the N.C.C.A. members and graduates counsel. These case studies utilize the counseling model taught by the N.C.C.A. and they also incorporate other testing instruments with this model.

Course Requirements:

  1. Approximately 35 clock hours
  2. Maximum time limit twelve weeks
  3. Submit one case study following format

Counseling for Substance Abuse and Addiction

Stephen VanCleve, M.D.
Walter Byrd, M.D.
Kathy Revell, R.N. 

The authors will provide answers to important questions about drugs and why people use them. Drug abuse is a complex problem and no one can claim to have all the answers. However, there are fundamental principles presented within this course which will aid the student in his/her preparation to counsel those who suffer addiction. 

This course consists of a textbook  and requires 1 open-book (non-proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 45 hours.


Counseling for Problems of Self-Control

Richard P. Walters, Ph.D. 

The most important goal of this course is to show how the counselor can help people identify and resolve the root problems which are causing one's inability to exercise self-control. 

This course consists of a textbook and requires 1 open-book (non-proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 45 hours.


Counseling Families

George A. Rekers, Ph.D.

Numerous case studies are provided to aid in the study of this course. Each case study is a real situation from the author’s repertoire. He furnishes the student with numerous charts and lists to aid in practical applications of more effective family counseling. 

This course consists of a textbook and requires 1 open-book (non-proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 45 hours. 


Counseling and Self-Esteem

David E. Carlson

This course contains three goals: 1) to provide the pastor and counselor (lay people can also use this counseling approach to build their own self-esteem) with an understanding of self-esteem as a fundamental ingredient to one’s spiritual, emotional and social health; 2) to teach accurate biblical views of self-esteem and 3) to teach counseling strategies that can be used for building self-esteem. 

This course consists of a textbook and requires 1 open-book (non-proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 45 hours. 


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