Phase III Advanced Courses
The advanced courses are listed below beneath each specialty area. Completing all courses under one specialty area qualifies a student to be “Board Certified“ in those areas. Students are free to pick their courses from any specialty area and are not required to do all courses in one specialty.
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Integrated Marriage and Family Therapy
- Marriage and Family Counseling, An Integrated Approach
- Integrated Temperament Couple Therapy
- Pre-Marriage Counseling With Temperament
- The Father-Daughter Connection
The Father-Daughter Connection
Once a student understands the unique relationship between a father and daughter, it helps him/her to understand all unique relationships. The content of this course provides insight into the father-daughter relationship that is being revealed for the first time with regards to each individual's temperament.
This course consists of a textbook and requires 1 closed-book (proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 45 hours.
Pre-Marriage Counseling With Temperament
This course is a specific reference for the pastoral counselor and develops a pre-marriage technique using the tools of modern System Family counseling and Temperament Therapy. This course consists of four units. This course develops a specific six (6) week plan for pre-marriage counseling using the tools provided in the course.
This course consists of a textbook, workbook and requires 1 closed-book (proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 45 hours.
.Integrated Temperament Couple Therapy
This course is designed for pastoral counseling of couples. The emphasis is on understanding the stress factors in a dyad relationship and the proper evaluation and therapy for the presented problems of the couple. The student will review the case and provide a final evaluation of the case in written form as part of the study.
This course consists of a textbook and workbook. It requires 1 closed-book (proctored) exam and case study for final grade. Approximate study time is 45 hours.
Marriage and Family Counseling
This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of Marriage and Family counseling with specific emphasis on system and Structural therapy techniques. A specific study of the use of genograms and family of origin work is emphasized. The course integrates Temperament and System/Structure in family counseling.
This course consists of a textbook, workbook and requires 1 closed-book (proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 45 hours.
Child and Adolescent Therapy
- Counseling Families
- Counseling and Children
- Counseling Youth
- Counseling and The Search for Meaning
Counseling and the Search for Meaning
The student will benefit from the author’s thoughtful examples, theory mixed with practical directions, and biblical conclusions. The course is provided in short, easy-to-comprehend chapters that cover most situations that a counselor will encounter when helping a person who is searching for meaning in life.
This course consists of a textbook, workbook and requires 1 open-book (non-proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 45 hours.
Counseling Youth
This course is approximately 148 pages in length. The candidate will be provided with general information regarding insight into counseling today’s youth. Dr. Lea addresses some of the major problems that face youth today and how to overcome them.
Course Requirements:
1. Approximately 45 clock hours
2. Maximum time limit six weeks
3. Pass one proctored exam
Counseling and Children
In order to effectively help children, a counselor must be equipped with an understanding of the basic principles of child development. The two authors provide instruction and encouragement to the Christian counselor who seeks to minister to the developmental, emotional and spiritual needs of children.
This course consists of a textbook, workbook and requires 1 open-book (non-proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 45 hours.
Counseling Families
Numerous case studies are provided to aid in the study of this course. Each case study is a real situation from the author’s repertoire. He furnishes the student with numerous charts and lists to aid in practical applications of more effective family counseling.
This course consists of a textbook, workbook and requires 1 open-book (non-proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 45 hours.
Board Certified Temperament Therapist
- Temperament Case Studies
- Life's Answers Through Counseling With God
- Living in the Spirit - Utilizing Temperament
- Counseling the Codependent: A Christian Perspective Utilizing Temperament
Counseling the Codependent
This course is approximately 160 pages in length. The candidate will be provided with specialized training regarding codependency which incorporates the counseling taught by the N.C.C.A.
Course Requirements:
1. Approximately 35 clock hours
2. Maximum time limit twelve weeks
3. Pass one proctored exam
Living in the Spirit-Utilizing Temperament
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with a better understanding of human behavior from a biblical perspective. This course also addresses one’s responsibility for their actions and one’s accountability to God.
This course consists of a textbook of approximately 110 pages in length and requires one closed-book (proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 35 hours.
Life's Answers Through Counseling With God
The student will learn first hand a Christian approach to counseling his or her clients in a Bible based, methodical professional manner utilizing a counseling method taught by the N.C.C.A.
This course consists of a textbook of approximately 150 pages in length and requires one closed-book (proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 35 hours.
Temperament Case Studies
This course is approximately 154 pages in length. The candidate will learn first hand the counseling model with which the N.C.C.A. members and graduates counsel. These case studies utilize the counseling model taught by the N.C.C.A. and they also incorporate other testing instruments with this model.
Course Requirements:
1. Approximately 35 clock hours
2. Maximum time limit twelve weeks
3. Submit one case study following format
Crisis and Abuse Therapy
- Counseling for Family Violence / Abuse
- Counseling in Times of Crisis
- Counseling for Anger
- Counseling the Depressed
Counseling the Depressed
Therapeutic principles and a clear understanding of depression are well defined in this course. The student will receive the training needed to address the problems associated with depression.
This course consists of a textbook, workbook and requires 1 open-book (non-proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 45 hours.
Counseling for Anger
Proper methods of addressing the problem of anger are provided in this course. The student will also be provided with help in understanding the factors of anger, the basis for counseling anger, and learn how to control and express anger.
This course consists of a textbook, workbook and requires 1 open-book (non-proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 45 hours.
Counseling in Times of Crisis
The dynamics and Scriptural view of crisis is presented by the authors--one a pastor, the other a professional counselor. The student will learn how to better understand the issues in a crisis situation as well as the principles that can help one face a crisis.
This course consists of a textbook, workbook and requires 1 open-book (non-proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 45 hours.
Counseling for Family Violence/Abuse
The student will learn the basic components of family violence. Also, the definition and history for each type of abuse is provided along with instructions for giving help to both victim and abuser. The course is divided into three sections: Spousal abuse, child abuse and elder abuse.
This course consists of a textbook, workbook and requires 1 closed-book (proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 45 hours.
Substance Abuse and Addiction Therapy
- Counseling for Substance Abuse and Addiction
- Counseling Adult Children of Alcoholics
- Counseling for Problems of Self-Control
- Counseling Those With Eating Disorders
Counseling Those With Eating Disorders
The student will discover that there are complicated interplay dynamics found in eating disorders. Some issues contain other issues which overlap and recur again. Some of the areas addressed in this course are Anorexia, Nervosa and Bulimia.
This course consists of a textbook, workbook and requires 1 open-book (non-proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 45 hours.
Counseling for Problems of Self-Control
The most important goal of this course is to show how the counselor can help people identify and resolve the root problems which are causing one's inability to exercise self-control.
This course consists of a textbook, workbook and requires 1 open-book (non-proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 45 hours.
Counseling Adult Children of Alcoholics
ACOA is a relatively new term but an age-old problem. This course provides information about the family background, personal characteristics and common problems which face the adult children of alcoholics.
This course consists of a textbook, workbook and requires 1 closed-book (proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 45 hours.
Counseling for Substance Abuse & Addiction
The authors will provide answers to important questions about drugs and why people use them. Drug abuse is a complex problem and no one can claim to have all the answers. However, there are fundamental principles presented within this course which will aid the student in his/her preparation to counsel those who suffer addiction.
This course consists of a textbook, workbook and requires 1 open-book (non-proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 45 hours.
Sexual Therapy
- Counseling For Sexual Disorders
- Counseling and Homosexuality
- Counseling for Problems of Self-Control
- Counseling for Unplanned Pregnancy & Infertility
Counseling for Unplanned Pregnancy and Infertility
This course is divided into three sections: 1) it explains how to conceptualize the problem and ways to help the family; 2) how to deal with pregnancies that are too early, i.e., teenage pregnancies, pregnancies before marriage and pregnancies too soon after another birth; 3) births that are too late or that never occur.
This course consists of a textbook, workbook and requires 1 open-book (non-proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 45 hours.
Counseling for Problems of Self-Control
The most important goal of this course is to show how the counselor can help people identify and resolve the root problems which are causing one's inability to exercise self-control.
This course consists of a textbook, workbook and requires 1 open-book (non-proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 45 hours.
Counseling and Homosexuality
The author writes this course from a heart of compassion, love and a true Christian view point and includes numerous stories of his clients. The student will learn that change IS possible and that lives are transformed by miracles and by hard work. The challenge is to help the counselee keep an open mind while he/she gains in self-understanding and moves forward in new patterns of behavior.
This course consists of a textbook, workbook and requires 1 open-book (non-proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 45 hours.
Counseling for Sexual Disorders
Sexual therapy goals discussed in this course are to distract from anxiety, remove demands and eliminate negative or failure experiences and feelings. Forms are provided to assist in sexual therapy counseling: physical history, background history, sexual evaluation, sexual assessment feed- back, sexual therapy plan and assignments.
This course consists of a textbook, workbook and requires 1 open-book (non-proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 45 hours.
Death and Grief Therapy
- Counseling the Sick and Terminally Ill
- Counseling for Anger
- Counseling the Depressed
- Counseling Families of Children With Disabilities
Counseling Families of Children with Disabilities
In this course the student will discover that it is difficult to define disability. Also, he/she will learn that it is hard to determine at what point a disability becomes a handicap. The focus is on families whose children developed problems before birth, during birth, as young children or as teenagers.
This course consists of a textbook, workbook and requires 1 closed-book (proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 45 hours.
Counseling the Depressed
Therapeutic principles and a clear understanding of depression are well defined in this course. The student will receive the training needed to address the problems associated with depression.
This course consists of a textbook, workbook and requires 1 open-book (non-proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 45 hours.
Counseling for Anger
Proper methods of addressing the problem of anger are provided in this course. The student will also be provided with help in understanding the factors of anger, the basis for counseling anger, and learn how to control and express anger.
This course consists of a textbook, workbook and requires 1 open-book (non-proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 45 hours.
Counseling the Sick & Terminally Ill
The author of this course writes from the perspective of a physician, a Christian and a counselor. This course is illustrated by frequent case histories and relevant biblical references. It builds on a creative counseling model and is written in a language that is understandable. It will prepare the student with the skills needed to minister to the sick and terminally ill.
This course consists of a textbook, workbook and requires 1 closed-book (proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 45 hours.
Cognitive Therapy and Ethics
- Cognitive Therapy Techniques
- Life's Answers Through Counseling With God
- Quality, Ethics and Legal Issues in Christian Counseling
- Innovative Approaches in Counseling
Innovative Approaches in Counseling
This course provides a refreshing approach to people-helping. The author has three goals and the course is presented with a clear, concise, well-organized writing style. The information is highly accurate and provides carefully thought-out conclusions with a careful use of Scripture. It avoids repetition and provides practical simplistic formulas with evidence as to why they work.
This course consists of a textbook, workbook and requires 1 open-book (non-proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 45 hours.
Quality, Ethics and Legal Issues in Counseling
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with information regarding ethical issues in counseling. It will also provide them with a clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality. In addition, this course will provide information regarding referrals, helpful agencies and programs.
This course consists of a textbook of approximately 133 pages in length and requires one closed-book (proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 35 hours.
Life's Answers Through Counseling
The student will learn first hand a Christian approach to counseling his or her clients in a Bible based, methodical professional manner utilizing a counseling method taught by the N.C.C.A.
This course consists of a textbook of approximately 150 pages in length and requires one closed-book (proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 35 hours.
Cognitive Therapy Techniques
This course is technique oriented. The emphasis is on cognitive therapy methods rather than problems such as depression, marital conflicts, anger, etc. This course provides the student with some useful tools to make his/her counseling more effective.
This course consists of a textbook, workbook and requires 1 open-book (non-proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 45 hours.
Group Therapy
Applicant must hold a Masters degree or higher, be licensed by NCCA and be Board Certified in Integrated Marriage & Family Therapy in order to qualify for the specialty area. Then they must complete one additional course entitled Group Therapy.
Group Therapy
The purpose of the “Group Therapy” course is to teach the student how to provide proper counsel in a group setting. This course provides a method of relating the understanding of modern psychology to that of religious faith as expressed in the Christian Bible.
This course consists of a textbook of approximately 94 pages in length and requires one closed-book (proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 35 hours.
Domestic Violence and Intervention Therapy
Applicant must hold a Masters degree or higher, be licensed by NCCA and be Board Certified in Crisis and Abuse Therapy as well as completing the following five courses.:
- Temperament Case Studies
- Counseling for Substance Abuse and Addiction
- Counseling for Problems of Self-Control
- Counseling Families
- Counseling and Self-Esteem
Counseling and Self-Esteem
This course contains three goals: 1) to provide the pastor and counselor (lay people can also use this counseling approach to build their own self-esteem) with an understanding of self-esteem as a fundamental ingredient to one’s spiritual, emotional and social health; 2) to teach accurate biblical views of self-esteem and 3) to teach counseling strategies that can be used for building self-esteem.
This course consists of a textbook, workbook and requires 1 open-book (non-proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 45 hours.
Counseling Families
Numerous case studies are provided to aid in the study of this course. Each case study is a real situation from the author’s repertoire. He furnishes the student with numerous charts and lists to aid in practical applications of more effective family counseling.
This course consists of a textbook, workbook and requires 1 open-book (non-proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 45 hours.
Counseling for Problems of Self-Control
The most important goal of this course is to show how the counselor can help people identify and resolve the root problems which are causing one's inability to exercise self-control.
This course consists of a textbook, workbook and requires 1 open-book (non-proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 45 hours.
Counseling for Substance Abuse and Addiction
The authors will provide answers to important questions about drugs and why people use them. Drug abuse is a complex problem and no one can claim to have all the answers. However, there are fundamental principles presented within this course which will aid the student in his/her preparation to counsel those who suffer addiction.
This course consists of a textbook, workbook and requires 1 open-book (non-proctored) exam. Approximate study time is 45 hours.
Temperament Case Studies
This course is approximately 154 pages in length. The candidate will learn first hand the counseling model with which the N.C.C.A. members and graduates counsel. These case studies utilize the counseling model taught by the N.C.C.A. and they also incorporate other testing instruments with this model.
Course Requirements:
1. Approximately 35 clock hours
2. Maximum time limit twelve weeks
3. Submit one case study following format
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