Training
Living Wholeness Courses
Please write to us if you are keen to engage the LW team to run these as training for your organisation, or to express interest in joining the next training opportunity.
TRAINING THAT EQUIPS & EMPOWERS
All courses present facets of the Christian Wholeness Framework. These courses consistently enjoy high satisfaction levels with participants, who should expect to grow in CUREe (Connect, Understand, Respond, Engage, evaluate) with God, themselves and others, and the four domains of their life TASK: Transformation, Attitudes, Skills, and Knowledge.
Main LW Course Outlines
Foundations of Living Wholeness
Foundations of Living Wholeness introduces the student to the Christian Wholeness Framework 5 Steps and 5 Shapes within…
Foundations of Living Wholeness
Foundations of Living Wholeness introduces the student to the Christian Wholeness Framework 5 Steps and 5 Shapes within the context of Christian counselling. The focus is on personal Transformation and Attitudes growth by application of Skills and Knowledge to oneself (TASK). Group work forms an important element of this course. Common mental health topics such as suicide, depression, and grief and loss are also taught. The course runs over 30 hours and is available on site, through translation when required. Foundations is for those interested in a deeper level of the CWF for themselves, and is a prerequisite for both Lay Counsellor Training and PACT: Pastoral & Advanced Counsellor Training.
Foundations of Living Wholeness ONLINE
The Foundations of Living Wholeness course is now available in a flexible online format, offering the same rich content and small…
Foundations of Living Wholeness ONLINE
The Foundations of Living Wholeness course is now available in a flexible online format, offering the same rich content and small group engagement as our face-to-face option—now more accessible and affordable for a wider audience.
Over six weeks (30 hours), participants explore the Christian Wholeness Framework (CWF) through its 5 Steps and 5 Shapes, blending guided self-study with weekly 2-hour interactive group sessions. Key topics include personal transformation, mental health challenges such as grief, depression, and suicide, and the healing journey.
While we continue to offer in-person courses where possible, the online format provides a meaningful way to connect, grow, and learn from wherever you are. A reliable internet connection and video access are required to fully participate in group sessions.
This cohort currently is full, but please join the waiting list.
For more information, visit www.livingwholeness.org/training/. or contact us at admin@livingwholeness.org.
Lay Counsellor Training
Whilst Foundations introduces the CWF at personal application level, the Lay Counsellor Course moves on to apply the material and…
Lay Counsellor Training
Whilst Foundations introduces the CWF at personal application level, the Lay Counsellor Course moves on to apply the material and approach to working with others, in a safe and sustainable way. It goes deeper into understanding and offering simple, yet effective responses, for issues located within each of the 5 Circles. The training is very practical with role plays, demonstrations and skills practice, and also focusing on the person of the counsellor. People are trained in understanding their limits and referring to those with more experience, as well as accessing help for themselves. Lay Counsellor Training is again 30 hours and taught ideally onsite face to face, but potentially also online. Graduates are encouraged to continue to grow and learn as Lay Counsellors, and are equipped to offer help to church and community members at a basic but very useful level.
PACT
The PACT Course offers in depth training in the Christian Wholeness Framework at both pastoral counsellor and advanced…
PACT (Pastoral &
Advanced Counselling Training)
The PACT Course offers in depth training in the Christian Wholeness Framework at both pastoral counsellor and advanced counsellor level. Participants grow in their understanding and personal and vocational application of the Christian Wholeness Framework. This forms the basis for a wholistic Biblically and psychologically integrative approach to care and counselling.
Participants are selected on their desire to be multipliers – to train, equip and empower others. They will grow across the four essential paradigms of TASK: Transformation Attitudes Skills and Knowledge, as it applies to counselling. Classes employ an interactive adult learning style, with much tutor facilitated group work. The course requires a total participation commitment of around 500 hours, including two x 2 week live in intensives, over 12 months.
Graduates are pastors and counsellors who use the learning to broaden and deepen their ministry capacity as integrative counsellors, both working with clients with moderate level issues and also preventively in training others, both within church and secular settings. Graduates also train, equip and support lay counsellors within local church settings.
LAMP Course
This course invites participants to embark on a profound journey, digging gold that can accelerate major…
Living Wholeness LAMP Course
Leaders Accelerated Multiplying Professionals
In line with the Lausanne movement, the Living Wholeness Community is collaborating to accelerate global God-centred Wholistic Health care using the Christian Wholeness Framework. (CWF).
LEADERS
People who have had extensive experience and significant reach into their organisation/network
ACCELERATED
An intense and efficient program to maximise time constraints which leaders face
MULTIPLYING
Facilitating the leaders to return to their organisation/networks to take the CWF to empower, maximise efficiency, momentum and growth of the network’s influence and impact in a God-centred way
PROFESSIONALS
People who are at a tertiary level of education or beyond, with experience in their area of service.
Master Trainer
The Master Trainer Community is a cohesive supportive community who retain connection and grow together, seeking to empower…
Master Trainer
The Master Trainer Community is a cohesive supportive community who retain connection and grow together, seeking to empower each other in their various ministry settings. Master Trainer is for both pastoral and professional counsellor who have graduated from PACT.
The course emphasis TASK growth in both personal and professional development, with tutor-led student small groups offering mutual support relating to each person’s unique ministry setting. Students access group supervision, advanced level training, elective units, community events, communications, and can teach some LW course curricula. The Master Trainer is NOT a masters degree; it is an apprentice style community applying the Christian Wholeness Framework over 4 years.
Graduates from Master Trainer are eligible to join the Living Wholeness Elders Community who are the highest level of trained LW personnel, those who will carry the DNA of Living Wholeness to future generations and a wide array of nations.
Graduate Certificate
in Pastoral Care for Mental Health
The Graduate Certificate in Pastoral Care for Mental Health aims to equip Christians to respond in God-Centred…
Graduate Certificate in Pastoral Care for Mental Health
The Graduate Certificate in Pastoral Care for Mental Health aims to equip Christians to respond in God-Centred ways to those living with mental health struggles and/or suffering. The course equips students with both theological grounding and practical skills for engaging in effective pastoral care across professional, ministry, and mission settings. The course presents a framework that is missional, cross cultural, whole church focussed and, above all, gospel centred. Living Wholeness’ partner Brisbane School of Theology offers the hybrid course over 4 semesters. Graduates receive a Graduate Certificate recognised by the Australian College of Theology. Limited scholarships are available for students from the majority world.
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You gave us very practical tools that are profound and precise, and you taught us how to really be transformed. I felt like I wasn’t in a lesson or class but in a family.
– Tri, Leader, Nepal
Through this training God answered a lot of my questions about how to bring counselling and spirituality together.
– Nicha, Art Therapist and CCAT Board Member, Thailand.
WHY LIVING WHOLENESS
Our courses are all taught by Living Wholeness accredited trainers, in an interactive adult learning style, consistently enjoying high levels of participant satisfaction. They are offered in English, and through translation, in other languages.
ABOUT OUR COURSES
All courses present facets of the Christian Wholeness Framework (CWF). These courses consistently enjoy high satisfaction levels with participants, who should expect to grow with God, themselves and others, and be equipped with the knowledge and skills the need to counsel others.