Systemic Approach Counseling School - SAC

“A difference that makes a difference”

- This course is designed to help train and equip students to more effectively minister to individuals, couples & families in the nations using systemic theory, practice and skills.
 
 The course introduces at least seven systemic models of family counseling and therapy.

 

“Those from among you shall rebuild the ancient ruins; you shall raise-up the foundations of many generations; and you shall be called the Repairer of the Breach, the Restorer of Streets to dwell in.” Isaiah 58:12

 

The Systemic Approach to Counseling Course has a four-fold purpose that will help:

• Raise-up Christian family counselors who can effectively minister to individuals, couples, and families in the nations.
• Repair the “breach” caused by dysfunction in the family.
• Restore biblical foundations in society that will effectively meet the challenges of modern day life in the family, at work, in the church, and culture.
• Introduces students to effective and unique interventions that can make a significant difference in family relationships

Topics covered include:

• Systemic thinking & theory - from individual to interpersonal
• Biblical worldview of marriage & family
• Systemic work with individuals
• The family life cycle, transitions, & change
• Different family styles & family scripts
• Family coordination through communicatiion
• Emotions, attachments, & systems
• Assessment skills & interventions that help facilitate recovery from dysfunction such as: addictions, eating disorders, abuse, violence, loss, boundary, gender and sexuality issues
• Reflecting teams and process

For further information, please contact George Counts  on the following e-mail address: countsfamilymin @ cs.com   You can print a SAC flyer here

Prerequisites: 

DTS or CDTS, including completion of Field assignment and FCM (formerly IBC or CCS), including completion of Field assignment or other UofN counseling schools including Field assignment

 

Internship:

The lecture phase will be followed by an optional 12 week internship within the next 12 months in a family clinic in London or Indianapolis (USA). Costs will depend on ministry location.