Addictions
Counseling Certificate
Christians and their Counselors must consider the place of Scripture in
their thinking. Does it provide oversight for everything? When talking
about addictions, Scripture is too often put next to AA rather than
over it. The clinical “disease model” of addictions
and
depression supersedes Scriptural oversight.
Commonly diagnosed psychiatric diseases labeled bi-polar, depression,
chemical imbalance, A.D.D., are very often present in those who have
been physically, mentally, and spiritually damaged by their addictions.
Using powerful drugs as treatment on those who have addictions can
worsen the problem. Scripture has much to say about these life problems
as well.
Christian counselors must come to understand that the thing which
drives addictions is found in every human heart — not just
the
addicted heart. That “thing” is sin. The addict
must be
taught to take responsibility and not shift blame. Scripture tells us
that there is no room in heaven for the drunkards and idolators.
Scripture does not tell us that there is no room in heaven for those
with diseases such as cancer or heart disease.
This course will reveal to the counselor the richness and relevance of
Scripture in dealing with these all-too-common life-defeating
behaviors. It promises to revolutionize the Christian counselors
methods and even give the counselor God’s strength for the
journey.
Included
Courses:
CC
721—Addiction Counseling
Are addictions sin or disease? This study reveals the scriptural answer
to that volatile question. Edward T. Welch, M.Div., Ph.D., destroys the
myth that addiction is a disease. The disease model of addiction
counseling has taken over the treatment of addictions. This model only
instills hopelessness in the addict. Scripture reveals the
addict’s true condition: a worship disorder. The cure for
addictions is the same as the cure for idolatry. Victory is found only
in Jesus! Amen? D.L. Moody shares many true-life stories of overcomers
that came to experience a joy-filled life that God has made available
to all Christians.
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CC
611—Counseling the Depressed
Depression is likened to a stubborn darkness. Edward T. Welch, M.Div.,
Ph.D., uses God's Word to give light for the path to the depressed and
those who counsel them. Depression and Bi-polar Disorder are two of the
most common diagnoses' given by psychiatrists today. Powerful drugs are
prescribed for treatment. Is it possible that God has a divine
prescription for treatment? We know the joy of the Lord is the
Christian's strength, but sometimes it seems so illusive. Teaching by
Charles Spurgeon is paired with Edward T. Welch's research to help show
how to receive joy that will remain despite the struggles and trials of
daily living.
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CC 312
—God's Strength for Life's Journey
What do you do with the bumps on the path of life? Climb on them. God
doesn’t remove the stones and straighten the path because the
bumps are what you can climb on! If you are carrying emotional baggage,
you’ll need to set it down to climb. Else it will weigh you
down
with guilt, pain, and inner suffering. Emotional baggage becomes
bondage. Jesus came to proclaim liberty to the captives and set at
liberty those who are oppressed. Learn how to receive and use
God’s strength for the journey of life. Become equipped to
guide
others in their discovery of liberty in Christ. Dr. Charles Stanley and
Warren Wiersbe divide the Biblical principles for this course.
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20 Page
Position Paper
Student
shall write a 20 page position paper on a topic from one of the
courses or on the study topic. Paper shall contain a cover sheet, be
typewritten, double spaced.
PAYMENTS -
Order one course at a time or Prepay for all courses.
$79 per course and Position Paper ( note time requirements
above)
$316 for the entire CEU certificate. (Total of 8 months to
complete the course.)
