View a recorded webinar
1. Working with couples Part 1 – A Christian Counselling Introduction – presented by Tracey Milson
This recorded webinar introduces common couple issues and how to work with couples from a biblical perspective. Key points that are covered are covenant vs contract, communication interventions, conflict resolution principles and an overview of proven couples counselling models.
2. Working with Couples Part 2 – Presented by Tracey Milson
This webinar will continue with how to work with couples from a biblical perspective. Key points that will be covered are: What is love in marriage, phases, roles, roles of parents, needs, revitalising marriage and how the aifc model (AFTM) can be used.
3. Gospel-Centred Spirituality for Christian Counsellors and Pastoral Care Workers – Presented by Steve Poisat
Christian counsellors and pastoral care workers are required to reflect on our spirituality and its impact on our counselling practice. This webinar will consider some important principles and practices of theological reflection and healthy spirituality that is grounded in the grace and truth of the gospel and its implications for counselling ministry.
4. The impact of trauma on families – presented by Shivon Barresi
This recorded webinar focuses on the various definitions, categories and layers of trauma experienced by clients. It explores the relational disruptions as a result of experiencing a traumatic event, and the impact these experiences can have on an individual and family. It emphasises the need to apply trauma-informed family sensitive practice; looking at the implications and principles when working with family systems.
Costs per webinar: Free (no certificate) or $30 for Certificate of Participation with ACA OPD points (requires completing a short assessment with multiple-choice questions and a short reflection on personal application)
Have you thought about becoming a qualified counsellor? It’s a great opportunity to learn how you can extend God's love and grace to the hurting out in the community.
For those who would like to enrol in aifc’s accredited Christian counselling courses we have two intakes per year for courses commencing around the following months:
Enrolment Season - opens approximately 2 months prior to our courses commencing. Enrol online here during our enrolment season.
We also offer two modes of study:
A Master of Counselling course was introduced in 2018.