Phase 3:
Areas of Board Certification
Individual Courses
Select the elective courses you desire.
The courses are arranged by Board Certification.
Integrated Marriage and Family - Board Certification
The following four courses are required for Board Certification:
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
Marriage and Family Counseling - An Integrated Approach
Author: Dr. J. Terry Twerell
This course is designed to provide the student
with an overview of Marriage and Family counseling with specific
emphasis on system and structural therapy techniques. A specific study
of the use of genograms and family of origin work is emphasized. The
course integrates Temperament and
System/Structure in family counseling. This course consists of a
textbook, workbook and requires one closed-book (proctored) exam.
Approximate study time is 45 hours.
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Integrated Temperament Couple Therapy
Author: Dr. J. Terry Twerell
This course is designed for pastoral counseling of couples. The emphasis
is on understanding the stress factors in a dyad relationship and the
proper evaluation and therapy for the presented problems of the couple.
The student will review the case and provide a final evaluation of the
case in written form as part of the study. This course consists of
a textbook and workbook. It requires one closed-book (proctored) exam and
case study for final grade. Approximate study time is 45 hours.
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Pre-Marriage Counseling With Temperament
Author: Dr. J. Terry Twerell
This course is a specific reference for the pastoral counselor and
develops a pre-marriage technique using the tools of modern "System
Family" counseling and "Temperament Therapy." This course consists
of four units. This course develops a specific six (6) week plan for
pre-marriage counseling using the tools provided in the course.
This course consists of a textbook, workbook and requires one
closed-book (proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 45 hours.
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The Father-Daughter Connection
Author: Mari Louise Rust, M.A.
Once a student understands the unique
relationship between a father and daughter, it helps him/her to
understand all unique relationships. The content of this course provides
insight into the father-daughter relationship that is being revealed for
the first time with regards to each individual's temperament.
This course consists of a textbook and requires one closed-book
(proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 45 hours.
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Child and Adolescent Therapy
The following four courses are required for Board
Certification
Counseling Families
Counseling and Children
Counseling Youth
Counseling and the Search for Meaning
Child and Adolescent Therapy 4 Courses $796 Printed +$13 Delivery
Counseling Families
Author: 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 one open-book (non-proctored) exam.
Approximate study time is 45 hours.
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Counseling and Children
Authors: Walter Byrd, M.D. and Paul Warren,
M.D.
In order to effectively help children, a counselor must be equipped with
an understanding of the basic principles of child development. The two
authors provide instruction and encouragement to the Christian counselor
who seeks to minister to the developmental, emotional and spiritual
needs
of children. This course consists of a textbook and requires one
open-book (non-proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 45
hours.
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Counseling Youth
Author: Michael K. Lea, Ph.D.
This course is approximately 148 pages in length. The candidate will be
provided with general information regarding insight into counseling
today’s youth. Dr. Lea addresses some of the major problems that face
youth today and how to overcome them.
Course Requirements:
1. Approximately 45 clock hours
2. Recommended maximum time limit six weeks
3. Pass one proctored exam
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Counseling and the Search for Meaning
Author: Paul R. Welter, Ed.D.
The student will benefit from the author’s thoughtful examples, theory
mixed with practical directions, and biblical conclusions. The course is
provided in short, easy-to-comprehend chapters that cover most
situations that a counselor will encounter when helping a person who is
searching for meaning in life.
This course consists of a textbook, and requires one open-book
(non-proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 45 hours.
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Substance Abuse and Addiction Therapy
The following four courses are required for Board
Certification:
Counseling for Substance Abuse and Addiction
Counseling Adult Children of Alcoholics
Counseling for Problems of Self-Control
Counseling Those with Eating Disorders
Substance Abuse & Addiction 4 Courses $796 Printed-$13 Delivery
Counseling for Substance Abuse and Addiction
Authors: Stephen Van Cleve, M.D. & Walter Byrd,
M.D.
& Kathy Revell, RN
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
their 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.
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Counseling Adult Children of Alcoholics
Author: Sandra D. Wilson, Ph.D.
ACOA is a relatively new term but an age-old problem. This course
provides information about the family background, personal
characteristics and common problems which face the adult children of
alcoholics. This course consists of a textbook, workbook and
requires one open-book (non-proctored) exam. Approximate study time is
45 hours.
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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 one open-book (non-proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 45 hours.
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Counseling Those with Eating Disorders
Raymond E. Vath, M.D.
The student will discover that there are complicated interplay dynamics
found in eating disorders. Some issues contain other issues which
overlap and recur again. Some of the areas addressed in this course are
Anorexia Nervosa, Obesity, and Bulimia. This course consists
of a textbook and requires one open-book (non-proctored) exam.
Approximate study time is 45 hours.
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Sexual Therapy
The following four courses are required for Board
Certification:
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 for Sexual Disorders
Authors: Joyce J. Penner, R.N., M.N.
Clifford L. Penner, Ph.D.
Sexual therapy goals discussed in this course are to distract from
anxiety, remove demands and eliminate negative or failure experiences
and feelings. Forms are provided to assist in sexual
therapy counseling: physical history, background history, sexual
evaluation, sexual assessment feed- back, sexual therapy plan and
assignments. This course consists of a textbook and requires one
open-book (non-proctored) exam.
Approximate study time is 45 hours.
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Counseling and Homosexuality
Author: Earl. D. Wilson, Ph.D.
The author writes this course from a heart of compassion, love and a
true Christian view point and includes numerous stories of his clients.
The student will learn that change IS possible and that lives are
transformed by miracles and by hard work. The challenge is to help the
counselee keep an open mind while they gain in self-understanding and
move forward in new patterns of behavior. This course consists of
a textbook and requires one open-book (non-proctored) exam.
Approximate study time is 45 hours.
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Counseling for Problems of Self Control
Author: 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 one open-book (non-proctored)
exam. Approximate study time is 45 hours.
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Counseling for Unplanned Pregnancy & Infertility
Author: Everett L. Worthington, Jr., Ph.D.
This course is divided into three sections: 1) it explains how to
conceptualize the problem and ways to help the family; 2) how to deal
with pregnancies that are too early, i.e., teenage pregnancies,
pregnancies before marriage and pregnancies too soon after another
birth; 3) births that are too late or that never occur. This course
consists of a textbook, workbook and requires one open-book
(non-proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 45 hours.
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Death and Grief Therapy
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
Counseling the Sick and Terminally Ill
Author: Gregg R. Alders, M.D.
The author of this course writes from the perspective of a physician, a
Christian and a counselor. This course is illustrated by frequent
case histories and relevant biblical references. It builds on a creative
counseling model and is written in a language that is understandable.
It will prepare the student with the skills needed to minister to the
sick and terminally ill. This course consists of a textbook and
requires one open-book exam. Approximate study time is 45 hours.
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Counseling for Anger
Author Mark P. Cosgrove, Ph.D.
Proper methods of addressing the problem of anger are provided in this
course. The student will also be provided with help in understanding the
factors of anger, the basis for counseling anger, and learn how to
control and express anger.
This course consists of a textbook and requires one open-book
(non-proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 45 hours.
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Joy - In the Midst of Mourning
Author: Dorothy M. Dye, Ph.D.
This course is provided in a workbook format and is approximately 70
pages in length. The candidate will be provided with general information
on how a Christian handles loss and how they can focus their grief
upward.
Course Requirements:
1. Approximately 30 clock hours
2. Recommended time limit six weeks
3. Pass one proctored exam
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Counseling Families of Children with Disabilities
Author: Rosemarie S. Cook, Ph.D.
In this course the student will discover that it is difficult to define disability. Also, he/she will learn that it is hard to determine at
what point a disability becomes a handicap. The focus is on families
whose children developed problems before birth, during birth, as young
children or as teenagers.
This course consists of a textbook and requires one open-book
exam. Approximate study time is 45 hours.
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Cognitive Therapy
Cognitive Therapy Techniques
Life's Answers Through Counseling with God
Making Life Healing Changes
Quality, Ethics and Legal Issues in Christian Counseling
(Phase 2)
Cognitive Therapy and Ethics (3) Courses $597 Printed-$13 Delivery
Cognitive Therapy Techniques
Author: 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 one open-book (non-proctored) exam.
Approximate study time is 45 hours.
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Life's Answers Through Counseling with God
Author: 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.
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Making Life Healing Changes
Author: Mildred R. Burckley-Frost, Ph.D.
The purpose of this course in to provide a clear understanding of
spiritual warfare to help learn and appreciate the conflicts that take
place in the life of the counselee, as well as in our own lives.
This course consists of a textbook of approximately 150 pages in length
and requires 1 closed-book (proctored) exam. Approximate study time is
45 hours.
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Quality, Ethics and Legal Issues in Christian Counseling
Author: 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. This course consists of a textbook
of approximately 133 pages in length and requires one closed book
(proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 35 hours. (This course
is included in Phase 1)
Crisis and Abuse Therapy
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
Counseling for Family Violence & Abuse
Author: Grant L. Martin, Ph.D.
The student will learn the basic components of family violence. Also,
the definition and history for each type of abuse is provided along
with instructions for giving help to both victim and abuser. The
course is divided into three sections: Spousal abuse, child abuse and
elder abuse. This course consists of a textbook and requires one
open-book (non-proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 45 hours.
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Counseling in Times of Crisis
Authors: Judson J. Swihart, Ph.D. Gerald C.
Richardson, D. Min.
The dynamics and Scriptural view of crisis is presented by the
authors--one a pastor, the other a professional counselor. The student
will learn how to better understand the issues in a crisis situation as
well as the principles that can help one face a crisis. This
course consists of a textbook and requires one open-book (non-proctored)
exam. Approximate study time is 45 hours.
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Counseling for Anger
Author Mark P. Cosgrove, Ph.D.
Proper methods of addressing the problem of anger are provided in this
course. The student will also be provided with help in understanding the
factors of anger, the basis for counseling anger, and learn how to
control and express anger.
This course consists of a textbook and requires one open-book
(non-proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 45 hours.
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Counseling the Depressed
Author: Archibald D. Hart, Ph.D.
Therapeutic principles and a clear understanding of depression are well
defined in this course. The student will receive the training needed to
address the problems associated with depression. This course
consists of a textbook and requires one open-book (non-proctored) exam.
Approximate study time is 45 hours.
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Temperament Therapy
Life's Answers through Counseling with God
Living in the Spirit - Utilizing Temperament
Counseling the Codependent (Phase 2 course)
Temperament Case Studies (Phase 2 course)
Temperament Therapy - 2 Courses $398 Printed-$13 Delivery
Temperament Therapy - 2 Courses $398 Online
Life's Answers through Counseling with God
Author: 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.
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Living in the Spirit - Utilizing Temperament
Author: Michael A. Coleman, D. Min.
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with a better
understanding of human behavior from a biblical perspective. This course
also addresses one’s responsibility for their actions and one’s
accountability to God. This course consists of a textbook of
approximately 110 pages in length and requires one closed-book
(proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 35 hours.
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Counseling the Codependent - (Phase 2 Course)
Temperament Case Studies (Phase 2 Course)
Domestic Violence and Intervention Therapy
Counseling for Substance Abuse and Addiction
Counseling for Problems of Self-Control
Counseling Families
Counseling and Self-Esteem
Domestic Violence & Intervention 4 Courses Printed $796+$13 Ship
Counseling for Substance Abuse and Addiction
Authors: Stephen Van Cleve, M.D. & Walter Byrd,
M.D.
& Kathy Revell, RN
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
their 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.
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Counseling for Problems of Self-Control
Author: 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 one open-book (non-proctored)
exam. Approximate study time is 45 hours.
"Counseling for Problems of Self Control" Printed $199+$13 Shipping
Counseling Families
Author: 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 one open-book (non-proctored) exam.
Approximate study time is 45 hours.
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Counseling and Self-Esteem
Author: David E. Carlson
This course contains three goals:
1. To provide the pastor and counselor with an understanding of
self-esteem as a fundamental ingredient to one’s spiritual, emotional
and social health. Lay people may also use this counseling approach to
build their own self-esteem.
2. To teach accurate biblical views of self-esteem.
3. To teach counseling strategies that can be used for building
self-esteem.
This course consists of a textbook, workbook and requires one open-book
(non-proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 45 hours.
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Group Therapy
The following items are to be completed for certification in Group Therapy:
Group Therapy
Author: 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.
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