A Biblically based model for effective Christian counselling. The course will not only include theory but effective techniques such as restatement, paraphrasing, reflection, and appropriate questioning. Case studies and role play will assess participants’ grasp of material and course content.
Standard Course Fee: RM560
Exclusive Rate: RM280 (subsidised for Pantai Baptist Church members only)
Course Duration: 9 Lessons (attendance is compulsory for all lessons)
Lesson Dates:
14 March 2026
28 March 2026
4 April 2026
18 April 2026
25 April 2026
9 May 2026
16 May 2026
23 May 2026
30 May 2026
Time: 10:00AM – 1:00PM
Venue: House 13, Pantai Baptist Church, 13, Lorong Timur, PJS 10, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
REGISTER TODAY! Starts 14th March 2026. Limited spaces available.
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COURSE SCHEDULE
| Unit | Date | Objectives |
| 1 | 14 Mar |
Learn the differences between the different types of counselling. Learn basic definitions, theories and techniques. Learn how culture and developmental issues can be a hindrance to one’s effectiveness as a lay counsellor. Increase one’s self-awareness so that the self will not be a block to helping others. |
| 2 | 28 Mar |
To discuss and examine some common blocks to attentive listening such as derailing, filtering. To teach on how to build rapport with our counselees through attending skills and body language. Discuss basic counselling skills such as restatement, paraphrase, reflection and appropriate questioning. |
| 3 | 4 Apr |
To overview and compare some counselling theories with the scriptural principles To discuss the difference between counselling and psychotherapy To explain the stages/process of counselling To examine some basic techniques for effective lay counselling |
| 4 | 18 Apr |
An Integrated, Biblically based model for Effective Christian Counselling Unconditional Positive Regard vs Agape love God’s Experiential Processes vs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Reliance on Holy Spirit’s revelation vs Strict theoretical adherence |
| LEVEL 2 | ||
| 5 | 25 Apr |
Application of micro-skills through a case study Peer supervising of micro-skills application |
| 6 | 9 May |
Application of micro-skills through role plays using the triad method Peer supervising of micro-skills application |
| Taping | 16 May | Video-taping and transcribing of sessions using the 4-column method to help in the consolidation of counselling skills and the heightening of self-awareness. |
| 7 | 23 May | Reviewing of video recordings on a group basis |
| 8 | 30 May | Reviewing of video recordings on a group basis |
REGISTER TODAY! Starts 14th March 2026. Limited spaces available.
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NACC (National Association of Christian Counsellors) website