This certificate program is purposed to train and educate faith leaders in the Christian church and community.

 

Instruction includes:

• Spiritual Caregiving Handbook

• Curriculum that focuses on Recognizing Addiction, the Spiritual Care of Addicted Persons and Families, Understanding the Impact of Addiction on Oneself and the Community, and the Role of Community in Recovery from Addiction

• A 15-hour Course towards a degree program at CUSI

• Prepares Students for the Spiritual Caregiving Certification Exam

 

Tuition:  $3600

 

Registration Fee:  $599

 Class Schedule:  Time - 6pm - 9pm PST

 

Class Delivery:  VIRTUAL / CLASSROOM 

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CLASS SCHEDULE:

 

SATURDAY,  CUSI OVERVIEW

 

CLASS SCHEDULE:

 

MONDAY,    ORIENTATION CLASS

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MONDAY,   JUNE           05, 2025- GRADUATION DAY

 

 

Requirements for Completion of Program:

• Must complete 27 hours of our Internship/Residency Program

• Must complete all required reading (materials and resources will be provided)

• Must complete 9 mandatory book reviews

• Must complete community resource and reflection program

• Must contact and visit with 3 treatment/recovery organizations in your community

• Must attend an open AA meeting and an open Al-Anon meeting

• Must write a reflection about experiences from both meetings

• You must be able to attend all class dates for this program

 

Curriculum Overview:

 

Introduction

 

All Students must complete the Bible Knowledge Assessment, Portfolio Review and Enrollment Application by 

 

MONDAY,    MARCH  27, 2025  CLASS

 

Introduction to Training Course - Handouts

 

1. Impact of Alcoholism and Drug Dependence on Society

2. Clergy Core Competencies

 

Recognizing Addiction - The First Step in Spiritual Caregiving

 

1. Defining Alcoholism and Drug Dependence

2. Key Elements of Addiction

3. Signs of Alcoholism and Drug Dependence

4. Spiritual Care Action Worksheet

 

The Spiritual Care of Addicted Persons and Families

 

1. Spiritual Dimensions of Addiction

2. TEAR Technique

3. Faithcare and the Stages of Change

4. What You Can Do

5. The Role and Practice of Religion in Recovery

6. The Spiritual Leader's Role

7. Appropriate Pastoral Interactions with Addicted Persons and Family Members

8. If a Child Comes to for Help, What Should You Do?

 

Understanding the Impact of Addiction on Oneself and the Community

 

1. Facilitating Prevention in the Larger Community

2. Recovery Month

3. Module 3 Summary Worksheet

 

The Role of Community in Recovery from Addiction

 

1. Regarding the Role of Community in Recovery from Addiction

2. Erikson's Childhood Stages

3. About Alcoholism Anonymous

4. Congregational Attitudes and Faithcare Actions

 

Curriculum through Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

 

To register for this workshop, please click here to fill out the Enrollment Application Form.