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. Brief course descriptions are available, simply click on the area of specialization 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
Many counselor choose the area of Marriage and Family Therapy. Important work can be dome 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 large and enduring.
- Marriage and Family Counseling – An Integrated Approach
- Integrated Temperament Couple Therapy
- Pre-Marriage Counseling With Temperament
- The Father-Daughter Connection
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.
- Counseling Families
- Counseling and Children
- Counseling Youth
- Counseling and The Search for Meaning
Substance Abuse and Addiction Therapy
The pervasive nature of substance abuse is growing at remarkable rates. Many states have realized that there are no effective solutions that do not involve God. 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
- Counseling for Sexual Disorders
- Counseling and Homosexuality
- Counseling for Problems of Self-Control
- Counseling for Unplanned Pregnancy & Infertility
- Counseling the Sick and Terminally Ill
- Counseling for Anger
- Joy — In The Midst of Mourning
- Counseling Families of Children With Disabilities
- Cognitive Therapy Techniques
- Life’s Answers Through Counseling With God
- Quality, Ethics, and Legal Issues In Christian Counseling
- Innovative Approaches in Counseling
- Counseling for Family Violence/Abuse
- Counseling in Times of Crisis
- Counseling for Anger
- Counseling the Depressed
- 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