Counselor Certification Program

Welcome to the Counselor Certification Program
at the Center for Biblical Counseling (CBC)

Our mission is to equip individuals with the essential knowledge and skills to provide effective, distinctly biblically based, reformed, and evangelical counseling/discipleship for those experiencing life’s challenges. The CBC’s three-phase certification program is designed to foster a deep understanding and appreciation of the true, good, and beautiful. It emphasizes life transformation through loving God, preferring others, and fully embracing the concept of living All of Christ for All of Life.

 

Explore Foundational Aspects

In this phase, participants explore the foundational aspects of Understanding Biblical Counseling/Discipleship. They will gain insights into what Biblical Counseling entails and how it differs from various forms of counseling, including "Christian" Counseling.

Courses

BC100
BC101
BC102

Biblical Counseling: Addressing Perceptions & Problems

This phase aims to provide an understanding and perspective on concerns and trials through the wisdom of God’s Word. His Word is true and is the path to living a peaceful, productive, and blessed life. A life of service; the mature and abundant life.

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Practicum

This phase allows individuals to fully engage in counseling/discipleship observations, practice, and supervision, integrating their learning into practical application. This stage is intended to further enhance the relational component of the CBC certification program.

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Courses: BC100, BC101, BC102

[BC100] Biblical Counseling I - An Introduction

Course Description

This course provides an in-depth exploration of biblical counseling through the lens of Reformed and Evangelical Theology.  Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of counseling based on a distinctly Christ-centered worldview. The course will focus on how the Word of God shapes the counseling process, emphasizing the importance of God’s covenantal relationship with His people and its implications for the counseling process.

Through this course, students will learn that an understanding of the Gospel is the foundation for establishing a counseling model/methodology that is transformative; that is life-giving.  It is a course that will seek to drive students to embrace Sola Scriptura and embrace the truth that the Bible is the sole infallible source of authority for living the mature and abundant life.                     

[BC101] Biblical Counseling II: Process and Principles - Get Wisdom

Course Description

This course is designed to build on the BC100 content, deepen students’ knowledge in the biblical counseling process. Focusing on the principles and method of Biblical counseling, this course equips students with essential thoughts and skills for compassionate and effective counseling rooted in truth of God’s Word. Students will explore the biblical counseling principles of active listening, ethical data collection, and the art of structuring and fostering trust in initial counseling sessions. Emphasis is placed on the application of biblical truths through building significant relationships, assignment of meaningful homework, and fostering an understanding of the transformative power of God’s truth and grace. By the end of the course, students will possess the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate various counseling scenarios with wisdom, compassion, and a solid grounding in biblical principles.

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