Question 1

How many CE credit hours does this course provide?

Accepted Answer

This course provides 3.5 continuing education (CE) credit hours upon successful completion, including passing the module quizzes.

Question 2

Who is this course designed for?

Accepted Answer

This course is designed for licensed mental health professionals including Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), and psychologists who want to ethically integrate faith-based approaches into their clinical work with couples.

Question 3

Is this course entirely online and self-paced?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The course is fully online and self-paced. You can complete all 3 modules and 31 lessons at your own convenience from any device.

Question 4

What therapeutic models are covered in this course?

Accepted Answer

The course integrates three evidence-based therapeutic frameworks: the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Relational Life Therapy (RLT). You will learn how to incorporate these approaches within a faith-informed clinical context.

Question 5

Do I need to be a Christian therapist to take this course?

Accepted Answer

No. This course is designed for any licensed therapist who works with or wants to be better equipped to work with Christian couples. Whether you share the faith perspective or not, the clinical skills and ethical frameworks taught are valuable for providing competent, culturally responsive care.

Question 6

What is faith-informed therapy?

Accepted Answer

Faith-informed therapy is a clinical approach that ethically integrates a client's spiritual beliefs and religious values into the therapeutic process. Unlike faith-directed or pastoral counseling, faith-informed therapy is grounded in evidence-based clinical practice and professional ethics while honoring the client's spiritual worldview.

Question 7

How long do I have to complete the course?

Accepted Answer

Once enrolled, you have lifetime access to the course materials. There is no deadline for completion.

Question 8

What is the H.O.P.E. Model?

Accepted Answer

The H.O.P.E. Model is a proprietary clinical framework developed by Dale Pickett, LPC, specifically for faith-informed couples therapy. It provides a structured approach to integrating spiritual assessment with evidence-based couples interventions.

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