Outline of Skilled Helper Certificate Programme

Skilled Helper Programme is designed to train individuals in the basic counselling skills for effective client-therapist communication. When the programme is completed, those attending will be able to listen with empathy and respect to the emotional needs of hurting people and be able to evaluate the emotional and spiritual factors affecting people under their care. It is important to realize that the literal meaning of Psychology is "Study of the Soul".

The topics covered are:

• Developing The Consultation Skills
• Attending - The Gift of Your Presence
• Empathy - Getting Behind The Messages
• Self-Disclosure - Intimate Modelling Of The Wounded Healer
• Immediacy - Direct, Mutual Talk
• Challenge - An invitation to Examine Self-Defeating Beliefs

Those completing the Skilled Helper Programme should be able to:

• Clearly demonstrate attitudes and behaviours that promote emotional and spiritual wholeness - such as, empathy & positive regard.
• Identify and utilise the counselling resources that are available in their specific community.
• Understand the importance of providing accurate care for others.
• Listen without judgement or condemnation.
• Have the ability to provide a safe place for people to experience the Inner Healing.
• Clearly identify and evaluate one's own needs and abilities as a Skilled Helper.

Schedule and Fees

The Skilled Helper Group Training Programme takes place over one intensive weekend - beginning Friday evening at 6:30pm; Saturday from 9:00am until 10:30pm and Sunday from 9:00am concluding at 5:30pm. This training program has been specifically designed for those who are working full or part time. The total hours spent in lecture and practicum is about 30 hours. The expectation is that 6-8 hours of practicum in small groups will be experienced.

Your investment in the programme is designed to cover expenses. This is negotiable.

Training For Religious Organisations

Dr. Brick would consider coming to your church to do the Skilled Helper Certificate Programme if there was enough interest by your group. A suggestion is to have two or three churches come together. In this way there are two option for putting on the training programme:

1. One intensive week - 3-4 hours each week day evening concluding with an all-day Saturday Session.
   
   
2. One intensive weekend - beginning Friday evening and all day Saturday and Sunday afternoon & evening.

Certificates would be mailed to the hosting church for each successful participant after the conclusion of the programme. If you find this option would work best to equip your church members to care for the emotional and spiritual wholeness of each other, then give Dr. Brick a call to discuss the possibilities, scheduling and donation to cover the cost of incurred expenses.