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Become a Board Certified Christian Counselor with Live Authentic You Academy
in as little as 10-weeks
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Become a Board Certified Christian Counselor
You've thought about. The time is now. Live Authentic You can help you launch and build a sustainable counseling ministry/business in as little as 10 weeks.
Applications submitted up to 7 days prior to the course start date are guaranteed to be reviewed. We will review applications that arrive after the priority deadline on a case-by-case basis.
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Build a Christian Counseling Practice On Your Terms
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
LAY's accelerated Christian Counselor Certification course is a virtual lay counselor course that provide the necessary tools to help the hurting and ultimately reconcile them back to Christ. This is done by providing ecumenical support, coupled with spiritual and personal growth that moves them dependence on Christ, and interdependence within the Body of Christ.
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Training is interactive, engaging and offers an opportunity for students to connect with other like-minded believers across the country. Methods of learning will be through PowerPoint presentations, lectures, role play, shared experiences, peer-to-peer studies, case studies and more.
In the program, you will learn:​
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How to help the hurting
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The core of counseling
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The legal, ethical, and moral issues in Christian Counseling
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How to present the gospel and integrate Biblical examples
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Develop key counseling skills
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How to assist individuals with identity issues
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The core of marriage and family counseling*
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How to handle grief, depression and crisis
2025 Registration & Fees
ACCELERATED PROGRAM
10 Week Accelerated Program via ZOOM
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$700.00
Installment Plans Available
The Accelerated Program is for you if:
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You're a high achiever, ready to excel with more practice, education and advanced techniques
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You are capable of working in a fast-paced environment
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You are eager to work with ministry leaders and executive clients
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You'd like to pursue an advance degree in Christian Counseling
​Here's What You Get:
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Listed in LAY Counselors Directory
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NACC Christian Counselor Certification
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100% Live via Zoom
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Dedicated Program Mentor
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Business and marketing development
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Small group learning
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Unlimited email support
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CBIS College Credits
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Exclusive Member Portal
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Exam Prep
DISTANCE LEARNING
On Your Own. At Your Own Pace
Installment Agreement NOT Available
LAY's Distance Learning Program is for you if:​
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You are capable of learning on your own
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Need more time to study and prepare
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You're a high achiever, ready to excel with more practice, education and advanced techniques
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You are eager to work with ministry leaders and executive clients
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You'd like to pursue an advance degree in Christian Counseling*
​Here's What You Get:
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Listed in LAY Counselors Directory
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NACC Christian Counselor Certification
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100% On Your Own Correspondence
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Full course material emailed to you
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Instructional Assistant available for clarity
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Unlimited email support
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CBIS College Credits
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Exclusive Member Portal
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Course Exams Emailed to You
Upcoming 2025 Cohort Dates
2025 Accelerated Zoom Class Schedule
Board Certified Christian Counselor
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10 -Week Accelerated Schedule
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Monday, January 13, 2025, 7:00 - 8:30 pm ET (Registration Opens 11.18.24)
Additional Dates Announced January 2025
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Days and times are subject to change
Important Certification Notice
LAY Certification is NOT to be confused with state licensing. Most states have laws governing the practice of general counseling. These laws vary from state to state. The purpose of state regulatory laws is to protect the public and ensure professionalism within the counseling profession. LAY strives to attain the same goals, and more.
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As Christians we know that counseling with the Word of God is the only answer for a dying world, yet at the same time, we must purpose to operate within the legal guidelines set forth by state regulations. The state recognizes that counseling is one of the responsibilities of the local church. For this reason, the state does not interfere with the ministry of counseling, if counseling is provided under the following conditions:
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That the counseling service is provided through a legally organized/operated local church or a nationally recognized denomination.
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That the counselor is trained and commissioned by the legally recognized organization.
For this purpose, LAY has partnered with the National Association of Christian Counselors to offer such certification.
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To obtain a Certificate of Completion for either program, you must complete the following graduation requirements:
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Attend at least 80% of the Live Zoom Classes
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Complete all required practice counseling sessions
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Complete all required homework assignments/reading
Any classes that are missed must be made up according to the LAY Missed Class Policy. This includes, but is not limited to watching the recording and writing a summary of what you've learned.
LIVE AUTHENTIC YOU COUNSELOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
IS A CERTIFIED TRAINING CENTER OF THE
LAY is its own entity operating separate from Authentic Perspectives Counseling, LLC