1. Human Growth and Development (formerly Counseling Children)

    This course examines the fundamentals of counseling children and adolescents while also exploring the developmental issues that impact human growth. This course will operate as a learning lab with an emphasis on good methodology for working with families, children and teens.

    Focus includes but is not limited to: what a biblical model of family counseling looks like, issues of learning and development and counseling methodology. Common counseling problems with teens and children will also be addressed.

    Spring Semester, three hours: Julie Smith Lowe


  2. Counseling Observation (Prerequisite: Dynamics from Level I – limited enrollment)

    Students register for this course directly with the SBC Registrar - online registration is not available for this course

    Students will observe counseling through a one-way mirror and meet with the counselor following the counseling session. Instead of addressing predetermined topics, the class will discuss topics that arise out of the counseling case.

    Fall and spring semester, two hours: Rotating Faculty


  3. Seminar in Professional Orientation - course description to follow

    Students register for this course directly with the SBC Registrar - online registration is not available for this course

    Winter Term, 2 hours: Mike Emlet


  4. Body Image: ONE DAY SEMINAR ONLY - taught by Julie Smith Lowe

    Date: Saturday, September 20, 2008
    Venue: Rust Auditorium at Westminster Theological Seminary, Glenside, PA
    Time: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm (lunch on your own)
    Cost: $99

    Everyone is bombarded with the message that physical beauty is paramount. The price for flawlessness is often steep - eating disorders, body dysmorphia, self-hatred, and the like. Learn how to stop listening to other voices and turn instead to our Creator to define your value and identity.

    This seminar is designed for parents, youth workers, pastors, teachers and anyone in a professional field working with young people who may encounter these issues. Please note that this seminar is for people 18 years of age and older.

    CCEF is a non-accredited institution. However, we can offer you a certificate of attendance on completion of the seminar which will may help you obtain CEU credit for your attendance.

    To begin thinking about this topic from a biblical point of view, we invite you to read Your looks: What the Voices Say and the Images Portray by David Powlison.

    Please click here to download course flier.

    Please click here to register.

Future non-certificate course details forthcoming.