Events

Introduction

Lay counselling is the emotional and psychosocial assistance given to people in need by either staff or lay leaders who do not have a formal degree in counselling. In the church setting, many lay counsellors have been rendering this important service to many needy people.

While many Christians have both spiritual and emotional maturity through their studying of the Word of God and life’s experiences, their desire of helping others can be enhanced by undergoing some training in basic people-helping skills. This course aims to equip participants with the basic skills and knowledge to further strengthen lay counsellors in the church. The training will consist of two levels of 12 hours each.

Level 1 will examine the “what, why and how” of basic counselling skills. Fundamental counselling concepts and techniques will be discussed and examples shown from both secular and biblical narratives. Participants will learn how culture and developmental issues can be a hindrance to one’s effectiveness as a lay counsellor.

The training will also increase one’s self-awareness so that the self will not be a stumbling block to helping others. Participants will see the importance of creating the right therapeutic environment with their help-seeker before any attempt to solve their problems. Participants will be shown how to build rapport with their counselees through attending skills and body language.  Basic counselling skills such as restatement, paraphrase, reflection and questioning will be discussed, demonstrated and developed.

Level 2 consists of practical sessions where they can practise their learned skills using the triad method.  Practice sessions will be video-taped to help in the consolidation of counselling skills and the heightening of self-awareness.  The video recordings will be reviewed by a trained supervisor on a group and/or individual basis.

When participants are more confident with these attending skills, they can then move on from that “lab environment” to be more effective in helping others as home-cell leaders, people-helpers or lay counsellors.

Date/Time

Level 1 Training

• July 6-7 (Sat & Sun 2-5 pm)
• Aug 24-25 (Sat & Sun, 2-5pm)

Level 2 Training

• Sept 28-29 (Sat & Sun 2-5pm)
• Oct 12- 13 (Sat & Sun 2-5pm)

Venue

Penang Christian Centre – 1, Jalan Khaw Sim Bee, George Town, Pulau Pinang.

Registration Fees

• RM400 (for members)
• RM800 (for non-members)

Pre-requisites

• This course is a project of NACC to fulfil its goal of equipping and training up more lay counsellors, thus help in the advancement of Christian counselling as a recognised discipline in our country. As such, we encourage all participants to sign up as members of NACC. Click here to Sign Up as a member today.
• As this intensive course focuses on skills, it presupposes that participants have a certain level of spiritual maturity in their understanding of the Word of God in terms of salvation, sin and human nature. Members having appropriate spiritual gifts to various people in the church (Rom. 12:8, 1 Cor. 12:8-10) to assist the pastor/elder in this important ministry to carry each other’s burdens (Gal. 6:2). In this respect, all applicants must have the endorsement of the church‘s leadership.

Testimonies

“The program has been a good eye-opener – no doubt, people helpers in our churches can be more effective with the right basic skills to counsel! Contrary to common thinking, good intentions and compassion alone is never enough. Wrong way of doing right can be harmful sometimes! More importantly, the program was invaluable to make me more aware of my own internal processes when relating to a hurting soul. This is definitely a good place to start if you wish to be involved in a care ministry
– Lim Fang Say, FGT Subang Jaya

“Contents were very well thought. Fundamentals embraced: SOLER position, counselling protocol and framework. Hand-outs were useful…duration per session were just right. Provides an overview to different approaches/style/techniques. Not just providing training, trainer, ensures there is much sharing from himself, through experience, and, open to the floor for interaction and sharing.”
– Shirley, SIB KL

“I have benefitted a lot from attending the Basic Counselling Course. One of the things which I have learned and put into practice is attending and listening skills. As we practiced the skills in groups of three, we helped and encouraged each other. It is a great learning experience.”
– Lee Kok Joo, The Life Chapel

“The video-taped sessions of our counselling was most beneficial – we learned much from analyzing body language, use of counselling techniques and client reactions. I also learned a very key lesson in counselling – not to offer advice, but rather to lead the client to his/her own solution through the use of techniques like paraphrasing and reframing.”
– Pamela D, DUMC

“Previous counselling which I have attended, managed only to enhance my basic knowledge in the subject. However, in this course, it has equipped me with practical basic skills with enough confidence in the subject to apply them. The most important thing I have learnt is ‘Active Listening’. In the past, it was a habit of mine to dish out Scriptures and go on an ADVICE spree. With the acquired micro skills, I am confident in myself in playing the role of counsellor.”
– Dr Wong Yoke Foong, Christian Life Centre, Setiawan

Introduction

Lay counselling is the emotional and psychosocial assistance given to people in need by either staff or lay leaders who do not have a formal degree in counselling. In the church setting, many lay counsellors have been rendering this important service to many needy people.

While many Christians have both spiritual and emotional maturity through their studying of the Word of God and life’s experiences, their desire of helping others can be enhanced by undergoing some training in basic people-helping skills. This course aims to equip participants with the basic skills and knowledge to further strengthen lay counsellors in the church. The training will consist of two levels of 12 hours each.

Level 1 will examine the “what, why and how” of basic counselling skills. Fundamental counselling concepts and techniques will be discussed and examples shown from both secular and biblical narratives. Participants will learn how culture and developmental issues can be a hindrance to one’s effectiveness as a lay counsellor.

The training will also increase one’s self-awareness so that the self will not be a stumbling block to helping others. Participants will see the importance of creating the right therapeutic environment with their help-seeker before any attempt to solve their problems. Participants will be shown how to build rapport with their counselees through attending skills and body language.  Basic counselling skills such as restatement, paraphrase, reflection and questioning will be discussed, demonstrated and developed.

Level 2 consists of practical sessions where they can practise their learned skills using the triad method.  Practice sessions will be video-taped to help in the consolidation of counselling skills and the heightening of self-awareness.  The video recordings will be reviewed by a trained supervisor on a group and/or individual basis.

When participants are more confident with these attending skills, they can then move on from that “lab environment” to be more effective in helping others as home-cell leaders, people-helpers or lay counsellors.

Date/Time

Level 1 Training

• July 6-7 (Sat & Sun 2-5 pm)
• Aug 24-25 (Sat & Sun, 2-5pm)

Level 2 Training

• Sept 28-29 (Sat & Sun 2-5pm)
• Oct 12- 13 (Sat & Sun 2-5pm)

Venue

Penang Christian Centre – 1, Jalan Khaw Sim Bee, George Town, Pulau Pinang.

Registration Fees

• RM400 (for members)
• RM800 (for non-members)

Pre-requisites

• This course is a project of NACC to fulfil its goal of equipping and training up more lay counsellors, thus help in the advancement of Christian counselling as a recognised discipline in our country. As such, we encourage all participants to sign up as members of NACC. Click here to Sign Up as a member today.
• As this intensive course focuses on skills, it presupposes that participants have a certain level of spiritual maturity in their understanding of the Word of God in terms of salvation, sin and human nature. Members having appropriate spiritual gifts to various people in the church (Rom. 12:8, 1 Cor. 12:8-10) to assist the pastor/elder in this important ministry to carry each other’s burdens (Gal. 6:2). In this respect, all applicants must have the endorsement of the church‘s leadership.

Testimonies

“The program has been a good eye-opener – no doubt, people helpers in our churches can be more effective with the right basic skills to counsel! Contrary to common thinking, good intentions and compassion alone is never enough. Wrong way of doing right can be harmful sometimes! More importantly, the program was invaluable to make me more aware of my own internal processes when relating to a hurting soul. This is definitely a good place to start if you wish to be involved in a care ministry
– Lim Fang Say, FGT Subang Jaya

“Contents were very well thought. Fundamentals embraced: SOLER position, counselling protocol and framework. Hand-outs were useful…duration per session were just right. Provides an overview to different approaches/style/techniques. Not just providing training, trainer, ensures there is much sharing from himself, through experience, and, open to the floor for interaction and sharing.”
– Shirley, SIB KL

“I have benefitted a lot from attending the Basic Counselling Course. One of the things which I have learned and put into practice is attending and listening skills. As we practiced the skills in groups of three, we helped and encouraged each other. It is a great learning experience.”
– Lee Kok Joo, The Life Chapel

“The video-taped sessions of our counselling was most beneficial – we learned much from analyzing body language, use of counselling techniques and client reactions. I also learned a very key lesson in counselling – not to offer advice, but rather to lead the client to his/her own solution through the use of techniques like paraphrasing and reframing.”
– Pamela D, DUMC

“Previous counselling which I have attended, managed only to enhance my basic knowledge in the subject. However, in this course, it has equipped me with practical basic skills with enough confidence in the subject to apply them. The most important thing I have learnt is ‘Active Listening’. In the past, it was a habit of mine to dish out Scriptures and go on an ADVICE spree. With the acquired micro skills, I am confident in myself in playing the role of counsellor.”
– Dr Wong Yoke Foong, Christian Life Centre, Setiawan

God’s nature is relational. It is being displayed in the relationship of the Trinity – Father, Son and Holy Spirit. As we are created in God’s image, we too, are created for connections with God and with one another.

In fact, close connection with God and with others is the most compelling survival mechanism of mankind. Many researches have shown that all human beings, children and adults alike, need to have close and strong emotional attachment to a few significant others to be physically and mentally healthy – to survive, to cope, to thrive, and to live life to the fullest.

The loss of a felt sense of connection and attachment with such loved ones would mean suffering the greatest fear and pain of being alone and isolated in the face of the uncertainty of life.

Learning Objectives

• Brief introduction to Attachment Theory, which provides a framework for understanding the basis of relationships
• Discover attachment styles and the role they play in closest relationships
• Focus on emotion in helping to make sense of emotional experiences in relationships
• Provides practical tips in managing emotional and attachment needs in relationships

Date

10 August 2019 (Sat)

Time

9.00 am – 12.30 pm

Venue

NACC, 2-2B, Block K, Jalan PJU1/3A, Sunway Mas Commercial Centre, 47301, Petaling Jaya.

Cost

• RM40 for NACC members
• RM80 for non-members

NACC Contact Hours Awarded: 2 hours

Payment

• Crossed cheque in the name of “National Association of Christian Counsellors” and send by post to the NACC office (address above)
• Online registration below

Introduction

Lay counselling is the emotional and psychosocial assistance given to people in need by either staff or lay leaders who do not have a formal degree in counselling. In the church setting, many lay counsellors have been rendering this important service to many needy people.

While many Christians have both spiritual and emotional maturity through their studying of the Word of God and life’s experiences, their desire of helping others can be enhanced by undergoing some training in basic people-helping skills. This course aims to equip participants with the basic skills and knowledge to further strengthen lay counsellors in the church. The training will consist of two levels of 12 hours each.

Level 1 will examine the “what, why and how” of basic counselling skills. Fundamental counselling concepts and techniques will be discussed and examples shown from both secular and biblical narratives. Participants will learn how culture and developmental issues can be a hindrance to one’s effectiveness as a lay counsellor.

The training will also increase one’s self-awareness so that the self will not be a stumbling block to helping others. Participants will see the importance of creating the right therapeutic environment with their help-seeker before any attempt to solve their problems. Participants will be shown how to build rapport with their counselees through attending skills and body language.  Basic counselling skills such as restatement, paraphrase, reflection and questioning will be discussed, demonstrated and developed.

Level 2 consists of practical sessions where they can practise their learned skills using the triad method.  Practice sessions will be video-taped to help in the consolidation of counselling skills and the heightening of self-awareness.  The video recordings will be reviewed by a trained supervisor on a group and/or individual basis.

When participants are more confident with these attending skills, they can then move on from that “lab environment” to be more effective in helping others as home-cell leaders, people-helpers or lay counsellors.

Date/Time

Level 1 Training

• July 6-7 (Sat & Sun 2-5 pm)
• Aug 24-25 (Sat & Sun, 2-5pm)

Level 2 Training

• Sept 28-29 (Sat & Sun 2-5pm)
• Oct 12- 13 (Sat & Sun 2-5pm)

Venue

Penang Christian Centre – 1, Jalan Khaw Sim Bee, George Town, Pulau Pinang.

Registration Fees

• RM400 (for members)
• RM800 (for non-members)

Pre-requisites

• This course is a project of NACC to fulfil its goal of equipping and training up more lay counsellors, thus help in the advancement of Christian counselling as a recognised discipline in our country. As such, we encourage all participants to sign up as members of NACC. Click here to Sign Up as a member today.
• As this intensive course focuses on skills, it presupposes that participants have a certain level of spiritual maturity in their understanding of the Word of God in terms of salvation, sin and human nature. Members having appropriate spiritual gifts to various people in the church (Rom. 12:8, 1 Cor. 12:8-10) to assist the pastor/elder in this important ministry to carry each other’s burdens (Gal. 6:2). In this respect, all applicants must have the endorsement of the church‘s leadership.

Testimonies

“The program has been a good eye-opener – no doubt, people helpers in our churches can be more effective with the right basic skills to counsel! Contrary to common thinking, good intentions and compassion alone is never enough. Wrong way of doing right can be harmful sometimes! More importantly, the program was invaluable to make me more aware of my own internal processes when relating to a hurting soul. This is definitely a good place to start if you wish to be involved in a care ministry
– Lim Fang Say, FGT Subang Jaya

“Contents were very well thought. Fundamentals embraced: SOLER position, counselling protocol and framework. Hand-outs were useful…duration per session were just right. Provides an overview to different approaches/style/techniques. Not just providing training, trainer, ensures there is much sharing from himself, through experience, and, open to the floor for interaction and sharing.”
– Shirley, SIB KL

“I have benefitted a lot from attending the Basic Counselling Course. One of the things which I have learned and put into practice is attending and listening skills. As we practiced the skills in groups of three, we helped and encouraged each other. It is a great learning experience.”
– Lee Kok Joo, The Life Chapel

“The video-taped sessions of our counselling was most beneficial – we learned much from analyzing body language, use of counselling techniques and client reactions. I also learned a very key lesson in counselling – not to offer advice, but rather to lead the client to his/her own solution through the use of techniques like paraphrasing and reframing.”
– Pamela D, DUMC

“Previous counselling which I have attended, managed only to enhance my basic knowledge in the subject. However, in this course, it has equipped me with practical basic skills with enough confidence in the subject to apply them. The most important thing I have learnt is ‘Active Listening’. In the past, it was a habit of mine to dish out Scriptures and go on an ADVICE spree. With the acquired micro skills, I am confident in myself in playing the role of counsellor.”
– Dr Wong Yoke Foong, Christian Life Centre, Setiawan

2 CPD hours for LKM licensed counsellors.

Introduction

Profession development is an on-going and continuous process throughout a person’s career. Professional counselors in most countries are required to demonstrate participation in continued education for their licensure and credentialing renewals.

However, licensure and credentialing bodies generally do not provide guidance on how professionals should go about planning or charting their professional development. There is also a lack of discourse in the literature and among practitioners on what and how professional development should look like for counsellors.

Generally, continued education on professional ethics is a “must have” for any licensure and credentialing renewals. The presenter of this workshop believes that counselors will greatly benefit from maintaining a systematic and wholistic approach to their professional development and practice within the scope of current professional ethical standards.

Workshop participants will learn to use Bronfenbrenner’s ecosystemic framework to achieve professional competence, growth, and satisfaction.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

1. Identify various aspects of professional development expected of counsellors.
2. Identify the benefits of approaching professional development systematically and wholistically.
3. Identify principles underlying current professional counseling code of ethics.
4. Examine Bronfenbrenner’s ecosystem theory and apply it to professional development and understanding of ethical standards that guide the practice of counseling.
5. Develop a multisystemic plan to guide their professional development and practice.

Speaker

Dr. Ng Kok Mun is Professor of Counselor Education in the Counseling Academic Unit at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon, USA. Kok Mun’s professional credentials include Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and Approved Clinical Supervisor. Kok Mun returns to Malaysia regularly to visit and conduct counseling related training.

His research interests include professional issues in counselor training, couples and family counseling, cross-cultural counseling assessment issues, and diversity and social justice issues in counseling. His counseling expertise includes clinical mental health counseling and couples and family counseling.

Fees

• RM80.00 for NACC member
• RM160.00 for non NACC member

For Community Baptist Church Leaders only.

Date/Time

• Sept 23 (Mon, 8:00-10:00pm)
• Sept 30 (Mon, 8:00-10:00pm)
• Oct 7 (Mon, 8:00-10:00pm)
• Oct 14 (Mon, 8:00-10:00pm)
• Oct 21 (Mon, 8:00-10:00pm)

Introduction

Lay counselling is the emotional and psychosocial assistance given to people in need by either staff or lay leaders who do not have a formal degree in counselling. In the church setting, many lay counsellors have been rendering this important service to many needy people.

While many Christians have both spiritual and emotional maturity through their studying of the Word of God and life’s experiences, their desire of helping others can be enhanced by undergoing some training in basic people-helping skills. This course aims to equip participants with the basic skills and knowledge to further strengthen lay counsellors in the church. The training will consist of two levels of 12 hours each.

Level 1 will examine the “what, why and how” of basic counselling skills. Fundamental counselling concepts and techniques will be discussed and examples shown from both secular and biblical narratives. Participants will learn how culture and developmental issues can be a hindrance to one’s effectiveness as a lay counsellor.

The training will also increase one’s self-awareness so that the self will not be a stumbling block to helping others. Participants will see the importance of creating the right therapeutic environment with their help-seeker before any attempt to solve their problems. Participants will be shown how to build rapport with their counselees through attending skills and body language.  Basic counselling skills such as restatement, paraphrase, reflection and questioning will be discussed, demonstrated and developed.

Level 2 consists of practical sessions where they can practise their learned skills using the triad method.  Practice sessions will be video-taped to help in the consolidation of counselling skills and the heightening of self-awareness.  The video recordings will be reviewed by a trained supervisor on a group and/or individual basis.

When participants are more confident with these attending skills, they can then move on from that “lab environment” to be more effective in helping others as home-cell leaders, people-helpers or lay counsellors.

Date/Time

Level 1 Training

• July 6-7 (Sat & Sun 2-5 pm)
• Aug 24-25 (Sat & Sun, 2-5pm)

Level 2 Training

• Sept 28-29 (Sat & Sun 2-5pm)
• Oct 12- 13 (Sat & Sun 2-5pm)

Venue

Penang Christian Centre – 1, Jalan Khaw Sim Bee, George Town, Pulau Pinang.

Registration Fees

• RM400 (for members)
• RM800 (for non-members)

Pre-requisites

• This course is a project of NACC to fulfil its goal of equipping and training up more lay counsellors, thus help in the advancement of Christian counselling as a recognised discipline in our country. As such, we encourage all participants to sign up as members of NACC. Click here to Sign Up as a member today.
• As this intensive course focuses on skills, it presupposes that participants have a certain level of spiritual maturity in their understanding of the Word of God in terms of salvation, sin and human nature. Members having appropriate spiritual gifts to various people in the church (Rom. 12:8, 1 Cor. 12:8-10) to assist the pastor/elder in this important ministry to carry each other’s burdens (Gal. 6:2). In this respect, all applicants must have the endorsement of the church‘s leadership.

Testimonies

“The program has been a good eye-opener – no doubt, people helpers in our churches can be more effective with the right basic skills to counsel! Contrary to common thinking, good intentions and compassion alone is never enough. Wrong way of doing right can be harmful sometimes! More importantly, the program was invaluable to make me more aware of my own internal processes when relating to a hurting soul. This is definitely a good place to start if you wish to be involved in a care ministry
– Lim Fang Say, FGT Subang Jaya

“Contents were very well thought. Fundamentals embraced: SOLER position, counselling protocol and framework. Hand-outs were useful…duration per session were just right. Provides an overview to different approaches/style/techniques. Not just providing training, trainer, ensures there is much sharing from himself, through experience, and, open to the floor for interaction and sharing.”
– Shirley, SIB KL

“I have benefitted a lot from attending the Basic Counselling Course. One of the things which I have learned and put into practice is attending and listening skills. As we practiced the skills in groups of three, we helped and encouraged each other. It is a great learning experience.”
– Lee Kok Joo, The Life Chapel

“The video-taped sessions of our counselling was most beneficial – we learned much from analyzing body language, use of counselling techniques and client reactions. I also learned a very key lesson in counselling – not to offer advice, but rather to lead the client to his/her own solution through the use of techniques like paraphrasing and reframing.”
– Pamela D, DUMC

“Previous counselling which I have attended, managed only to enhance my basic knowledge in the subject. However, in this course, it has equipped me with practical basic skills with enough confidence in the subject to apply them. The most important thing I have learnt is ‘Active Listening’. In the past, it was a habit of mine to dish out Scriptures and go on an ADVICE spree. With the acquired micro skills, I am confident in myself in playing the role of counsellor.”
– Dr Wong Yoke Foong, Christian Life Centre, Setiawan

For Community Baptist Church Leaders only.

Date/Time

• Sept 23 (Mon, 8:00-10:00pm)
• Sept 30 (Mon, 8:00-10:00pm)
• Oct 7 (Mon, 8:00-10:00pm)
• Oct 14 (Mon, 8:00-10:00pm)
• Oct 21 (Mon, 8:00-10:00pm)

CPD hours for trained and licensed counsellors (TBC).

Theme

• Integrating Spirituality in Christian Counselling
• Enhancing Asian Christian Counselling through Spirituality

Message from President

Greetings from ACCA!

I am pleased to inform you that the third ACCA Asian Christian Counseling Conference in Bali, Indonesia, scheduled for 17-19 Oct 2019 is now open for registration.

Please note that there are Early Bird and Group discounts. This and other important information on the conference can be found in our ACCA website.

The first Early Bird and Group discounts deadline is the end of April 2019.

This conference is hosted by the Indonesian Christian Counseling Association (AKKI). Please liaise with AKKI directly for any problems concerning your registration or other logistic issues.

For Asian/International participants, please REGISTER HERE.

We look forward to seeing you in Bali.

Serving Christ together,

Dr. Edmund Ng
President
Asia Christian Counseling Association