Formerly known as Lifeline to Hope, the Foundations of Care Self-Study is a 10-session video training course on the basics of biblical care and counsel. Discover how to provide support, encouragement, and spiritual care to those who are hurting and broken.

10-session core program includes:

• 10 Video Training Sessions (see below for topic sessions)
• Comprehensive 300-Page Digital Training Manual
• Bonus Session on Stress, Burnout, and Self-Care
• Certificate of Completion
• Dashboard Access to Videos and Training Manual

Benefits of Self-Study Course:

• Flexibility — learn at your own schedule and pace
• Accessibility — access the lessons anytime, anywhere
• Digital format — watch online on your computer or mobile device
• Professional curriculum taught by experienced instructors
• Comprehensive training to become a biblical caregiver
• Biblically-based, practical teaching with personal application

The Self-Study Course is great for people who:

• Want to grow in their people-helping and relational skills
• Want to grow as a caregiver, counselor, coach, chaplain, or leader
• Those in ministry contexts (pastors, lay leaders, small-group leaders)
• Counselors looking to integrate biblical truth into their practice
• Anyone seeking insight on how to biblically help others
• Anyone wanting to learn basic caregiving and counseling principles
• Those with busy schedules (learn at own your pace)

Session Details:

1. Introduction — The Biblical Basis for Caregiving
2. Biblical Hope and Practical Help — The Keys for Living Model
3. Effective Listening and People Helping Skills — Part 1
4. Effective Listening and People Helping Skills — Part 2
5. The Search for Significance
6. Your Parents and You
7. Basic Helping and Crisis Intervention Skills
8. Strongholds and Spiritual Warfare
9. The Process of Change and Healing
10. Ethics, Liability, and the Law — Servant Leadership
11. *Bonus Presentation: When Helping You is Hurting Me

Accessing Your Course

This video course includes a comprehensive 300-page digital training manual with notes and questions for further study and reflection. After purchasing this course, you will have ongoing access to both the video sessions and the digital training manual through your online store dashboard. This product is delivered digitally only—no DVDs, USB drives, or other physical media are included with your purchase.

About the Instructors

Eric Scalise, Ph.D., is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with 40 years of clinical and professional experience. Dr. Scalise, President & Chief Strategy Officer of Hope For The Heart, is a published author and national/international speaker who frequently works with organizations, clinicians, ministry leaders and churches globally.

Haley Scully, M.A., is a counselor, author, and trainer. As the Senior Vice President of Hope for the Heart, she helps develop and facilitate Hope For The Heart's counseling and caregiving training programs, and has conducted training events with partner ministries in over 25 countries around the world.