Pastoral Counseling

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About Course

Dr. Stuart Scott teaches in the area of biblical counseling at The Master’s University graduate program in Santa Clarita, CA. He also teaches adjunctly at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. He brings more than 35 years of experience in counseling and pastoral ministry, including nine years as associate pastor of family ministries and counseling at Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, CA, serving under John MacArthur. He serves currently as the Member Care Director and a Fellow with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC).

Dr. Scott is the author of The Exemplary Husband; From Pride to Humility; Communication and Conflict Resolution; Anger, Fear and Anxiety; Biblical Manhood, Leadership and Decision Making; The Faithful Parent: A Biblical Guide for Parenting (co-authored with Martha Peace); and most recently, Killing Sinful Habits: Conquering Sin with Radical Faith (co-authored with his wife, Zondra Scott). He has contributed to Think Biblically, Christianity and Counseling – Five Approaches and co-edited Counseling the Hard Cases.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Understand the basic concepts and principles of pastoral counseling.
  • Understand the role and responsibilities of a pastoral counselor.
  • Develop skills for effective communication with clients.
  • Understand the importance of ethics and professionalism in pastoral counseling.
  • Gain knowledge about different psychological theories and their applications in pastoral counseling.
  • Develop skills for assessment and diagnosis of psychological problems.
  • Understand the influence of culture and spirituality on psychological well-being.
  • Develop skills for building and maintaining therapeutic relationships with clients.
  • Understand the importance of self-care for pastoral counselors.
  • Develop skills for addressing issues related to grief and loss.
  • Understand the dynamics of family systems and their impact on individuals.
  • Develop skills for addressing issues related to marriage and relationships.
  • Understand the impact of trauma and abuse on individuals.
  • Develop skills for addressing issues related to addiction and substance abuse.
  • Understand the importance of mental health advocacy and referral.
  • Develop skills for crisis intervention and suicide prevention.
  • Understand the impact of diversity and social justice on pastoral counseling.
  • Develop skills for providing pastoral care to individuals in different settings.
  • Understand the role of spirituality and faith in pastoral counseling.
  • Develop skills for promoting positive mental health and well-being.

Course Content

Lecture 1: Pastoral Counseling

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Lecture 2: Pastoral Counseling

Lecture 3: Pastoral Counseling

Lecture 4: Pastoral Counseling

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