Track 1 lays the foundation of biblical counseling principles and practices. Because its focus is on the definition of biblical counseling, how to do biblical counseling, and the most common counseling subjects, such as marriage and family matters, we ask that this track be taken first. This track is required for ACBC certification.

Topics include:

• Key elements of biblical counseling
• What makes biblical counseling biblical
• Comparison of counseling philosophies
• Doctrine of spiritual growth
• Marriage roles and parenting
• Rules of communication
• Depression
• Forgiveness
• Anger, fear, and worry
• Video case observation