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Objectives
As a missionary, pastor, or other Christian leader, you are called to counsel a great variety of people. Yet seminary cannot adequately equip you to deal with the many problems you encounter in ministry. To meet this need, the Narramore Christian Foundation has developed an intensive counseling seminar. More than 2,000 people have taken this training in the U.S. Now this helpful Christian counseling seminar is being offered in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
The seminar will increase your counseling and member care skills. Your instructors will emphasize a strong integration of biblical and theological truth with practical psychological insights and counseling techniques.
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Content
Lecture and Discussion Topics Will Include:
- Biblical and psychological Foundations for Counseling ministry
- Techniques of Counseling
- Managing Stress
- Personality Dynamics and Adjustment
- Psychopathology on a Missionary Team
- The Role of Psychotropic Medication
- Children with Special Needs (including ADHD)
- Working with Depression and Anxiety
- Borderline and Narcissistic Personalities
- Interfacing Between Missionaries and Agencies
- Anger Management and Resolution
Special Elective Tracks:
Twelve hours of the seminar will be devoted to one of three elective skill building/experiential tracks. Participants will choose between:
- Basic Counseling and People Helping Skills
- Small Personal Growth Group
- Couples Growth Group
Personal Growth Activities:
Participants will take one or two psychological tests designed to enhance self-understanding. Seminar staff members will be available for personal consul-tation or counseling during the seminar. There are no fees for the tests, counseling or consultation unless participants desire a special vocational assessment.
Elective Evening Mini Seminars
Three evening seminars will be offered on the following topics:
- Sexual Abuse
Prevention and Response
- Working With Couples in Distress
- Trauma Response
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Who May Attend?
Missionaries, pastors, educators, and other Christian workers and their spouses are invited to attend. Although this seminar is designed especially with missionary member care personnel in mind, the sessions include a broad range of counseling, problem solving and growth topics that apply to anyone in a people helping or counseling ministry.
Since the seminar is more helpful when a couple attends together, married participants are strongly encouraged to attend with their spouses.
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Location
The seminar will be held in the delightful Northern Heritage Resort Golf and Spa located 25 km east of Chaing Mai on the edge of a beautiful golf course.
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Costs
(Costs are subject to revision after conference housing and meal arrangements have been confirmed.)
Although the actual cost of the seminar is more than $1400 per person, friends of the Narramore Christian Foundation provide financial support so that the seminar can be offered for the following costs:
Shared Room (Includes tuition, room and meals and all materials for the seminar.)
Per person $545.
Spouse of registered participant $495
Private Single Room (Includes tuition, room and meals and all materials for the seminar.)
Per person $690
Commuter (Includes tuition, daily lunch and seminar materials)
Per person $345
Since much growth and learning come from informal interactions, participants are encouraged to live in residence if at all possible.
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Schedule
The seminar begins with registration and orientation on Sunday, October 14, 1:00-2:00 PM.
Monday through Friday schedule is from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM with a two hour break at lunch. There will be three evening sessions. No meetings will be held on Saturday or Sunday, October 20 and 21, so that participants may use the time for personal relaxation, networking, sightseeing, shopping and worship.
The seminar ends with lunch on Friday, October 26 so participants can make flight connections.
Participants can arrange to stay the evening of the 26th at their own expense.
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Registration and Information
Since registration will be limited to 40 participants, to avoid disappointment you are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
To register or request additional information on conference arrangements contact Cindy Hibma, the Seminar Coordinator at:
Cornerstone Counseling Foundation
60 Moo 3
T. Suthep A. Muang
Chiang Mai, 50200 Thailand
Phone: +66 53 200 952
FAX: +66 53 922 410
E-Mail: cindyh@cornerstonecounseling.in.th
For additional program information contact:
Dr. Bruce Narramore at:
E-Mail: bruce@ncfliving.org
Narramore Christian Foundation
250 W. Colorado Blvd., Suite 200
Arcadia. CA 91007
U.S.A.
Telephone: 626-821-8400
Facsimile: 626-821-8409
www.ncfliving.org
ncf@ncfliving.org
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