| Gain scriptural insights, review case studies and enjoy information-rich discussions during the Fall, Winter and Spring sessions (Wednesdays from 7-9 pm).
You'll learn the basics of giving hope, encouragement and guidance from a biblical perspective. View the curriculum for Fundamentals of Biblical Counseling. This 10 week class focuses on basics of the counseling process. The $35 registration covers the textbook, How People Grow, and other materials.
Classes are open to anyone.
People attend this training for a number of reasons. Some want to know how to better respond to and help people in their lives. Others want to better understand personal issues. Successful completion of Fundamentals in Biblical Counseling and Issues in Counseling classes is a requirement to be a Biblical Counselor at Overlake.
Register on line.
If you have questions, call the counseling office, 425-895-5923, or counseling@occ.org.
Class Syllabus
“But first seek his kingdom and his righteousness
and all of these things will be given to you as well.”
Matt 6:33
What is Biblical Counseling?
A discussion of God’s view of helping, the resources we have available, the power of prayer and qualities needed to effectively help people.
People, Problems, and Solutions
Understanding the nature of man from God’s vantage point is the starting point for helping others.
Counseling Process-Involvement
Learn how to start a helping conversation and build a relationship of trust.
Counseling Process-Investigation
Discover ways of helping someone unpack their story and see how the different facets of life affect one another.
Counseling Process-Interpretation
You will be looking at areas where biblical principles can correct thought processes and specific behaviors.
Counseling Process-Instruction
Learn to give biblical advice that helps someone see his or her situation form God ’s perspective.
Counseling Process-Implementation
Change is not easy and often feared. Learn ways to motivate change to help someone grow spiritually and relationally.
Counseling Process & Asking Good Questions
Questions play an important role in counseling. Learn how to make the most of this concept.
Seven Keys of Spiritual Renewal
This is an example of many excellent tools one can use in counseling.
Group Interaction
Opportunity for the class to meet with some OCC Biblical Counselors and ask any questions. |
