Biblical Counseling For Women

An abbreviated look at three prevalent topics women struggle with and the means to change.

This seminar is designed to help women to view discouragement and depression biblically. It presents the current thinking on depression as “mental illness” as well as the biblical approach to overcoming this common problem many women face.

God allows trials and suffering into our lives on a regular basis. This seminar looks at the biblical basis for suffering and will aid in understanding the “why” of suffering and how to approach and handle suffering biblically.

A Christ-centered viewpoint on Eating Disorders. We will look at all facets of binge eating, overeating, bulimia, and anorectic behaviors in understandable and biblical language. This seminar is intended for those who personally struggle with these behaviors, or those interested in helping or counseling a loved one who struggles.

This seminar focuses on the role of biblical communication in relationships.       Topics that may be covered:

• The Need for Change in Communication
• The Process of Change in Communication
• Relationship Issues in Communication
• The Five Rules of Communication
• Changing Communication Patterns
• The Conference Table

This seminar is directed towards those women who have a desire to biblically counsel (disciple) women in their local church. It is a foundational track and is suitable for women pursing certification as a Biblical Counselor and those who wish to understand the differences between secular (psychological) counseling and biblical counseling.                                                                       These topics may be covered:

• The Need for Biblical Counseling Among Women
• What Makes Biblical Counseling  Different?                                                             
• Comparison of Various Counseling Philosophies                                                                      
• Am I “Qualified” to be A Biblical Counselor                                                                           
• The Bible’s Superior Answers versus Psychological Explanations                                                                     
• The Sovereignty of God in Counseling

This second seminar adds to the foundation of Counseling Track I. It focuses on building on to the counselor/disciplers knowledge base. The critical element of heart change is focused on in this track. This seminar is suitable for women interested in pursuing certification as a Biblical Counselor and those who wish to understand the means to true and lasting change.                            These topics may be covered:

• The Importance of Theology to Women 
• Heart change- Ephesians 4 Growing and Changing
• Presenting the Gospel to the Unsaved Counselee
• Doctrine of Spiritual Growth
• Characteristics of Excellent BC

This seminar gives a touch on several prevalent counseling issues of the day. It is not intended to present an in depth look at each of these topics, but a broad view of them through the lens of Scripture.                                   The first session will be on heart change as that is the key to overcoming all of these issues. You may choose up to 4 other topics from this list.
Session 1- Heart Change- Ephesians 4, Growing and Changing (mandatory)
Additional topic choices

• Anger
• Guilt
• Fear, Worry and Anxiety
• Sex, Pornography and the Christian Woman
• Self-Esteem
• Solving Marriage Problems