This course is an introduction to basic counseling methods with an emphasis on the helping skills of attending, responding, and personalizing. Empathy and self-awareness skills essential to the helping relationship are developed. Additionally, this course provides an introduction to understanding the life span and the issues that may arise—with an emphasis on spiritual transformation through the student’s effective servant leadership and pastoral care.
Addiction and Grace: Love and Spirituality in the Healing of Addictions by 
(Online) Addiction and Grace: Love and Spirituality in the Healing of Addictions by 
The Elements of Counseling by 
Dawn of Sunday: the trinity and trauma-safe churches by 
(Online) Dawn of Sunday: the trinity and trauma-safe churches by 
The Art of Helping by (Online) The Art of Helping by 
Contemplative Pastor: Returning to the art of spiritual direction by 
The Wounded Healer by