Introduction to Holistic Inner Health
Course will run from 1 Jun to 23 Aug 2026
Mental health issues are prevalent within the church and those who minister to others need to be aware of the multifaceted complexity of treating mental health issues. This course will introduce students to a range of concepts and skills necessary for effective spiritual counselling.
This course will be taught by professional mental health workers and full-time church ministers specialising in spiritual interventions. All teachers are active Christians with successful ministry experience. It affords a rare opportunity to receive insights from a wide range of mature teachers in the field.
Welcome and Course Instructions
Topic 1: Mental Health Awareness
Read | Fearfully and Wonderfully Made | Matthew S. Stanford
Activity | Inner World Reflection
Topic 2: Church and Mental Health Awareness
Read | Mental Health: A Guide for Faith Leaders
Activity | Church & Mental Health
Online Tutorial | Mental Health Awareness (Live Zoom Meeting)
Topic 1: Mental Health & Soul Care
Watch | What is Negativity Bias?
Watch | Your Brain is Wired for Negative Thoughts
Worksheet | ANTS Survey
Topic 2: Mental Health & Soul Care
Worksheet | Renewing Your Mind
Worksheet | Gratitude Exercise
Topic 3: Mental Health & Soul Care
Topic 1: What is Inner Healing & Deliverance
Read | The Importance of Inner Healing & Deliverance for Effective Discipleship | Johnathan Lee Shoo Chiang
Read | The Biblical Guidebook to Deliverance | Randy Clark
Read | How Do You See Yourself | Joyce Meyer
Read | The Virtue of Self Acceptance | Barbara Byers
Worksheet | Reflection for Topic 1
Topic 2: Where and Why We Struggle
Watch | Listening to Shame | Brene Brown
Worksheet | Reflection for Topic 2
Topic 3: Who Gets Us There
Read | Parable of the Dancing God | C. Baxter Kruger
Read | Who Am I? | Neil T. Anderson
Worksheet | Reflection for Topic 3