Our Holistic Chronic Illness Support training equips counselors, mentors, wellness practitioners, pastors, and ministry leaders with a compassionate, whole-person approach to supporting individuals living with chronic illness. Through a biblical worldview, you'll learn practical strategies for addressing the physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual impact of chronic illness while encouraging faithful stewardship, hope, and lasting dependence on Christ.The training equips you with an understanding of the holistic approach to chronic illness support, through both a psychological and biblical lens. It will also allow you to learn, refine and practice excellent teaching skills with which to share this knowledge with yourself and others you serve.
Whether you are supporting others or navigating chronic illness yourself, this training provides practical teaching, counseling tools, and ready-to-use resources to confidently walk alongside those who are suffering with wisdom and grace.
Although we are a ministry that serves women, all of our training programs are available for
both men and women looking to receive training. Also, if you are interested in our statement of faith before moving forward with enrolling in our training, please CLICK HERE.
- LENGTH OF TRAINING (10 Hours) -
PART 1: UNDERSTANDING CHRONIC ILLNESS
What is Chronic Illness?
Common Symptoms & Invisible Illness
Common Causes of Chronic Illness
The Whole-Person Impact of Chronic Illness
Chronic Illness Through a Biblical Lens
Counseling Considerations
When to Refer
Practical Resources
PART 2: A PERSONAL APPROACH TO CHRONIC ILLNESS SUPPORT
A Biblical View of Suffering
God's Goodness in the Midst of Chronic Illness
Chronic Illness & Identity
Grief, Waiting & Hope
Supporting Individuals Living with Chronic Illness
Supporting Couples Through Chronic Illness
Counseling Considerations
Practical Resources
PART 3: LIVING WELL WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS
A Whole-Person Approach to Stewardship
Understanding Capacity vs. Capability
Physical Stewardship
Emotional Stewardship
Relational Stewardship
Spiritual Stewardship
Practical Counseling Applications
Long-Term Support Strategies
INCLUDED IN THE COURSE
Our Complete Holistic Chronic Illness Support Training Manual (PDF) automatically delivered upon purchase.
A practical whole-person framework for supporting individuals living with chronic illness from both a biblical and holistic perspective.
The 6 Week Whole-Person Chronic Illness Journey: A beautifully designed counseling companion workbook for use with counselees.
15+ professionally designed counseling worksheets and client resources, including assessments, reflection guides, capacity tracking, grief resources, identity exercises, stewardship planning, and more.
Practical counseling strategies, discussion questions, and session outlines to confidently guide individuals through chronic illness.
Discounted ongoing support opportunities for your business, ministry, or counseling practice.
Certificate of Completion emailed upon successfully finishing the training.
Are you ready to begin the S.T.C. in Holistic Chronic Illness Support?
Enroll at any time!
Holistic Chronic Illness Support = $195.00
*The STC certification is self-paced, however it must be completed within 1 YEAR of the date of purchase. If extenuating circumstances do not allow you to complete it within the time frame, we will allow an extension of 2 months for completion.
*We do not allow refunds for this program as you are given online access to all of our materials upon purchase. Thank you for your understanding.