Christian Counseling
Areas of Specialization &
Advanced Course Offerings - (Phase III)
Pastoral Counseling Center in cooperation with the NCCA offers a broad selection of advanced courses. Masters and Doctoral candidates will choose from these courses as well as those available from other institutions. Course descriptions are available, simply click on the area of specialization (large blue underline) and then the course(s) that interest you. Please feel free to call or email for further information regarding any of our programs.
Integrated Marriage and Family Therapy Board Certification
Many counselors choose the area of Marriage and Family Therapy. Important work can be done helping people prepare for marriage as well as help for those with marriages that are presenting challenges. The spiritual rewards of watching couples blossom under the guidance of the Lord and his grace are abundant and enduring.
- Marriage and Family Counseling – An Integrated Approach
- Integrated Temperament Couple Therapy
- Pre-Marriage Counseling With Temperament
- The Father-Daughter Connection
Integrated Marriage & Family 4 Courses $796 Printed-$13 Delivery
Integrated Marriage & Family 4 Courses $796 Online
Advanced Child and Adolescent Therapy Board Certification
Christian Counseling Ministries that specialize in helping children are simply following the wishes of Jesus. The little ones hold the future, and their young lives hold the key to developing a sound, fruitful relationship with Jesus and developing a fine and precious world in the future.
- Counseling Families
- Counseling and Children
- Counseling Youth
- Counseling and The Search for Meaning
Child and Adolescent Therapy 4 Courses $796 Printed-$13 Delivery
Substance Abuse and Addiction Therapy
The pervasive nature of substance abuse is growing at a discouraging rate. Thankfully, the Lord is present In Florida, there is now a series of Certifications for Addiction Professionals (CAP). In conjunction with the Net Institute and the NCCA, Pastoral Counseling is a leader in education for Substance Abuse Counselors.
- Counseling for Substance Abuse and Addiction
- Counseling Adult Children of Alcoholics
- Counseling for Problems of Self-Control
- Counseling Those With Eating Disorders
Substance-Abuse-And-Addiction-Therapy 4 Courses $796 Printed-$13 Delivery
- Counseling for Sexual Disorders
- Counseling and Homosexuality
- Counseling for Problems of Self-Control
- Counseling for Unplanned Pregnancy & Infertility
Sexual Therapy 4 Courses $796 Printed-$13 Delivery
- Counseling the Sick and Terminally Ill
- Counseling for Anger
- Joy — In The Midst of Mourning
- Counseling Families of Children With Disabilities
Death and Grief Therapy 4 Courses $796 Printed-$13 Delivery
- Cognitive Therapy Techniques
- Life’s Answers Through Counseling With God
- Quality, Ethics, and Legal Issues In Christian Counseling
- Making Life Healing Changes Throught Counseling with God
Cognitive Therapy and Ethics 4 Courses $796 Printed-$13 Delivery
- Counseling for Family Violence/Abuse
- Counseling in Times of Crisis
- Counseling for Anger
- Counseling the Depressed
Crisis and Abuse Therapy 4 Courses $796 Printed-$13 Delivery
- Temperament Case Studies
- Life’s Answers Through Counseling With God
- Living in the Spirit—Utilizing Temperament
- Counseling the Codependent: A Christian Perspective Utilizing Temperament
Domestic Violence and Intervention Therapy
Applicant must hold a Masters degree or higher, be licensed by the N.C.C.A. and be Advanced Certified in Crisis and Abuse Therapy as well as completing the following five courses:
- Temperament Case Studies
- Counseling for Substance Abuse and Addiction
- Counseling for Problems of Self-Control
- Counseling Families
- Counseling and Self-Esteem
Group Therapy
Applicant must hold a Masters degree or higher, be licensed by the N.C.C.A. and be Advanced Certified in Integrated Marriage & Family Therapy in order to qualify for this specialty area of Advanced Certification. Then, the candidate must complete one additional course entitled Group Therapy:
Group Therapy Course
John R. Thompson, Ph.D.
The purpose of this course is to teach the student how to provide proper counsel in a group setting. This course provides a method of relating the understanding of modern psychology to that of religious faith as expressed in the Christian Bible.
This course consists of a textbook of approximately 94 pages in length and requires one closed book (proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 35 hours.
License and Program Descriptions