After seven weeks of training in how to do counselling, a number of further training options were mentioned:
- Grad Dip of Counselling or Masters of Counselling from the Wesley Institute
- Various Courses from Relationships Australia
- Diploma and Degree courses at Tabor College
- Clinical Pastoral Education
- Advanced diploma of Counselling and Family Therapy from the Australian Institute of Family Counselling
I just completed 400 hours of a basic unit for CPE. It is well worth doing – if you have a spare 400hrs up your sleeve! I reckon all ministers should have it as part of their training. I know it’s part of the ordination process for those in the Newcastle/Central Coast area.