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Many people struggle with problems in their lives and need help.

The exciting thing is that people can be helped to move forward and discover the freedom to grow into all that God desires for them to be.

If you have a heart to help others in this way, but are wondering how, then this five-day foundation course is ideal for you.

You will be encouraged to reflect on your own life in the light of the biblical model presented before using the principles to help others.

This approach has transformed the lives of so many who have been on this course.
• The Biblical basis for pastoral care and counselling
• Essential facts every people helper should know
• Developing and sharpening your counselling skills
• How to deal with life's basic issues successfully
• A clear step-by-step strategy for pastoral care and counselling.

Designed for

This course is ideal for those looking for basic training for giving pastoral support to others, pastors and small group leaders, those thinking of embarking on full counselling training, those who would find the training useful in their employment … and many others.

People from all walks of life and a variety of church backgrounds choose this course.

 

Please note This course is unsuitable for those who have within the six months prior to the course either experienced a significant bereavement or had a major trauma.

If you are in any doubt about applying for the course, please don't hesitate to call us on 01252 784731 and we will be happy to talk this through with you.


Price

£499 Residential | £435 Non-residential

A £100 deposit or the full fee is payable on application. The deposit amount is non-refundable once we have confirmed your acceptance onto the course in writing. The balance of the fee must be paid at least six weeks prior to the course or in full on application if you are applying later than this.

 

In the event of cancellation we offer the following refunds:

CWR reserves the right to cancel a course due to unforeseen circumstances or low numbers, in which case fees are fully refundable. However, CWR is not liable for other expenses the applicant may have incurred.

CWR also reserves the right to refuse registration to anyone they consider unsuitable for a course.

Times

The course commences at 10.30am on the Monday (Registration and refreshments 10.30–11.30am) and finishes after a delicious lunch in our elegant restaurant on the Friday at 2.30pm.

On Monday to Thursday the sessions end at around 9pm and Tuesday to Thursday the course starts at 9am.

Taught by

The CWR Counselling Training Team

Feedback

Quotes from previous attendees:
• 'It was exciting to learn new skills and apply them.'
• 'I now feel better equipped to help others.'
• 'I can't begin to say how much I have learnt and how God has met me.'
• 'I came thinking I was going to learn how to help others and yet I learnt so much about myself, and others helped me to do this!'
• 'The whole course was excellent – a very thorough introduction, personally impacting.'
• 'The tutors were amazing – it was so helpful to have their personal experiences from counselling.'

Looking ahead

 

Having completed this introductory course, if you would like to take your training further, CWR's Certificate of Christian Counselling is an ideal next step.

You then have the option of applying for the Diploma of Christian Counselling course.

Location

CWR,Waverley Abbey House, Waverley Lane, Farnham, Surrey GU9 8EP, UK

Sessions are held on the first floor of the building, currently reached only by stairs.

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Waverley Abbey House is a beautiful Georgian house set in peaceful, spacious grounds. We're sure you will enjoy the experience of being at Waverley as much as the course itself!

 

Accommodation

Courses are held on the first floor of the building and bedrooms are on the second floor, currently reached by stairs only.

All bedrooms are shared with one or more others and are en-suite.

If you would prefer your own room, we suggest you book into a local B&B.

Your lunches and evening meals would still be provided for you at Waverley. Email us for a list of local contacts.

How to Book

Download and complete the booking form.