Introduction to Programme
Do you want to help hurting people find healing, peace and meaning in life? Do you have the passion to discover enduring solutions to the mental and emotional problems? Do you believe it is now time to help bring hope to your Christian community and society? Then the diFECT programme of Daniel Institute has been designed for you. This programme is an accredited professional lay-counselling certificate programme which will enable all participants to obtain a licensing certificate from the Ghana Psychology Council (G.P.C.). This will ensure that our Pastors and Family Enrichment Lay-Counsellors comply with the legal framework established by the part five (5) of the Health Professions Regulatory Bodies Act (Act 875) with respect to counselling within the Ghanaian jurisdiction.
Programme Structure:
The Programme is composed of Four (4) module. Each of the first three modules comprises nine (9) courses. The 27 taught courses in the first three module may be takes either in-person or online. The fourth module is Supervised Practicum.
In addition, the diFECT programme will adequately prepare our Pastors and Family Enrichment Counsellors for the effective and efficient delivery of the various counselling roles they play in their local assemblies through well-organized and context-specific research-based counselling information. The diFECT programme is made up of three (3) coursework modules and one (1) supervised practicum (internship) module. Each coursework module contains nine (9) courses. The three (3) coursework modules are expected to run for about 12 months. Participants are to undergo a 400-hours of supervised practicum after completing the third module.
Accreditation:
· Daniel Institute is a Seminary within Central University
· The programme is accredited by the Ghana Psychology Council
Duration:
One (1) Year)
Fees:
GH¢ 1,350.00 per module (GH¢ 150.00 per course)
Flexible payment plan available
Target Group:
· All ICGC pastors,
· ICGC Family Enrichment Counsellors with Daniel Institute Level One (1) certificate
· Individuals desiring to be Licensed Practicing Lay-Counsellors in Ghana
Start Dates:
January and June (Last Saturdays)
Timetable:
· Regular: Monday – Friday (6.00 PM – 8:00 PM)
· Sandwich: Saturday (8.00 AM – 4.00 PM)
Structure of Programme:
Modular 1
Units:
FECT 110 Introduction to Psychology
FECT 120 Biological Foundations of Behaviour
FECT 130 Introduction to Personality and Adjustment
FECT 140 Counselling Theories and Therapies
FECT 150 Ethical and Legal Issues in Counselling
FECT 160 Principles of Counselling
FECT 170 Individual Counselling
FECT 180 Premarital Counselling
FECT 190 Marriage Counselling
Modular 2
Units:
FECT 210 African Concepts & Belief Systems and Mental Health
FECT 220 Psychological Assessment and Issues of Tests in Counselling
FECT 230 Substance Use & Abuse and Addiction
FECT 240 Group Counselling
FECT 250 Ethical Issues of Practice
FECT 260 Loss and Grieving
FECT 270 Domestic and Gender Based Violence
FECT 280 Theories of Marriage and Family
FECT 290 Love, Sex and Marriage
Modular 3
Units:
FECT 310 Abnormal Behaviour and Common Mental Disorders
FECT 320 Documentation and Report Writing
FECT 330 Human Growth and Development
FECT 340 Referral Systems
FECT 350 Ethical Issues of Practice
FECT 360 Crisis Counselling
FECT 370 Divorce and Marriage Reconstituted/Blended Families
FECT 380 Pastoral Care
FECT 390 Death, Dying and Bereavement
Modular 4
Units:
FECT 410 Project Work
FECT 420 Practical Attachment (Practicum)
