A Pastors and Church Leaders only event
 
Training Objective
To understand mental illness better and to develop the simple skills to be a loving first contact who can encourage and support individuals, and to know when to seek further help should the need arise.
 
Training Outline

• Definition and State of Mental Health

• Basic Listening Skills

• Mental Illness and Case Application

• Contextualizing to Ministry

• Referral & Self Care

 
The Trainers

1. Dr. Angeline Teoh, Lecturer at TCA College with 12 years of counselling and mental health experience.

2. Mr. David Blakely, Counsellor with Wesley Methodist Church with 27 years of counselling experience.

In October 2018, ACCS signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Australian Institute of Family Counselling (aifc) as an affiliate.

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Individuals can now have the option of studying Christian counselling with this institute, which offers Diploma to Masters level programs.

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aifc offers courses that are theologically sound, taught by highly qualified professionals and are accredited by the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and PACFA. It is a member of ACPET and offers flexible learning through their online supported mode.