Biblical Counseling (10th-12th)

Intro to Biblical Counseling

Grades: 10th-12th

Cost Per Semester: 
$275

Course Description: 

Bolster and equip your student to live out the reality that we do not need to be intimidated by the burdens of life, because God has given us hope and answers to every life circumstance!
Foundations for Biblical Discipleship is authored by ACBC (Association of Certified Biblical Counselors)’s Executive Director, Dale Johnson, and his amazing team: “It is designed to firmly root you in the ‘foundational’ doctrines and principles of the Bible, and then show you how these truths should shape our everyday responses to everyday issues. This curriculum is about how to live - and how to encourage others to live - in light of who God is and what He has told us in His Word.” – T. Dale Johnson

● Semester 1 covers the doctrinal foundations that biblical counseling is built on. You will learn to
biblically understand such topics as the relevancy and inerrancy of the Bible, the grace of God, the
church, mankind, sin, suffering, salvation, the goal of biblical counseling, and more. You will also learn
how to biblically view emotions, life-dominating sins, suicide, eating disorders, and more.

● Semester 2 covers true stories, case studies, and role-playing that include:
● decision-making
● conflict resolution
● post-partum depression
● peer pressure
● debilitating fear
● anxiety
● eating disorders
● family crises
● bullying and being bullies
● divorce

● LGBTQ+
● suicide
● romantic relationships
● self-harm
● mental health diagnoses like
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD),
Bipolar, and Dissociative
Identity Disorders
● and more…

HOMEWORK: Students can expect ~3 hrs of independent work throughout the week consisting of:
● Reviewing notes on lectures and training
● Required reading (~1-2 ch/wk – student may listen to the book on audio if preferred)
● Learning to minister the Bible (not simply “dispense” it!)
● Writing prompts (~5 prompts/wk)
● Final Presentation

In-person meetings will feature class discussions of required reading and lectures, peer interaction, learning how to minister relevant passages, reviewing and role-playing case studies, Q&A’s, etc.

Textbook, workbooks, or materials needed for class: 
Not included in course and should be purchased independently:
1. Bible (ESV) – app on phone will suffice, if need be, but your tangible Bible is best for taking notes in
directly!
2. 1 st Semester: A Theology of Biblical Counseling by Heath Lambert
3. 1 st Semester: Counseling One Another by Paul Tautges

4. 2 nd Semester: Counseling the Hard Cases by Heath Lambert and Stuart Scott
5. 2 nd Semester: When People Are Big and God Is Small by Edward Welch
6. Exploring the Gospel by Mike Fabarez (I will provide a copy to your student)

Payment Methods: 
Venmo: @laundryladystacy
Zelle: (714) 397-5797
Check made out to: Stacy Petersen

Email: 
[email protected]

Bio:
Stacy received her B.S. in Child and Adolescent Studies from CSUF. She was certified in 2016 by ACBC
(Association of Certified Biblical Counselors) and serves at her local church as a member of their biblical
counseling team. Stacy loves students of all ages and has served in various student ministries for ~30 years.
She is married and has three school-aged children, all homeschooled. She is passionate about making known
the sure hope we have in Jesus Christ and His Word, and coming alongside others to help them learn the
Bible, love the Bible, and live the Bible.