Christian Counsellors Association of Australia in Adelaide, South Australia | Non-profit organisation

Christian Counsellors Association of Australia

Locality: Adelaide, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 7099 2277

Address: 1204 South Road 5042 Adelaide, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.ccaa.net.au

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25.01.2022 Professional Development Alert Have you registered for our online professional development event this Saturday 31st October at 11am? Our guest speaker Shivon Barresi has a broad range of experience in working with children, adolescents and their families to support young people’s educational, social and emotional development and mental health. ... Join us as Shivon provide insight on family dynamics in therapy while navigating a challenging year. Click the link below to grab your tickets! https://ccaa.net.au//a-family-systems-approach-to-therapy/

25.01.2022 In this week's 'Spotlight on a Counsellor', we drop by the comfy couch of Vicky Hamey, our CCAA NSW Member to find out how she balances being a Christian Counsellor in a COVID society. 1) What led you to pursue Christian counselling? -My faith and I don't have the answers, I wanted to find the answers within myself. Prior to counselling, I started a moms group in church which helped me realise the importance of helping people and the impact of counselling within the church.... 2) How are you able to intentionally incorporate faith in your counselling work? -It's about making a safe space for my clients, to talk about their doubts and fears. For Christians, it’s ensuring they can talk about their fears in a non-judgemental space. For me, It’s intentionally helping my clients come to an understanding that God is on their side, and to rebuild their sense of self and self-esteem. 3) How did CCAA help you throughout your journey as a counsellor? - CCAA is the bridge I needed to continue learning how to integrate my faith into my practice, it’s my support system. How have you had to adapt to counselling in a Covid-world? I had to learn to do online counselling more proficiently. I quickly implemented a feedback forum on how to improve my clients' online experience and set boundaries around zoom sessions, ie. finding a quiet location, ensuring there were no distractions. But most importantly, I had to provide that extra reassurance for some of my clients. 4) What are some things that help you prepare for a counselling session? -That's changed over the years, I used to read the notes, read up on the client but now I pray for my clients, and pray for wisdom to assist them. 5) What are some practices you do to maintain your own wellbeing? -Self care, praying on the way home, and leaving my concerns for my clients at work. If I do have concerns I would seek advice from my supervisor, so I am not alone with the problem. l meet my client where they're at and don’t allow that to spill over into my personal life. 6)Do you have a specialisation and why did you choose to specialise? -Longer term therapy, psychotherapy, and working with couples. You never know whos’ going to walk through your door, this idea drives me to have more passion to gain

25.01.2022 Only 15 tickets left for our upcoming professional development event with guest speaker Rev Dr Graham Barker. Hope to see you at 9am on Saturday 10/10/2020 at Morling College or via zoom.

24.01.2022 How does your theology align with your practice? Check out this article from Seattle Christian Counselling that offers an insightful perspective about integration. CCAA equips our members with faith integrated PD’s to support their practice. https://seattlechristiancounseling.com//faith-and-counseli

15.01.2022 How does theology line up with your practice? Check out this article from Seattle Christian Counselling that offers an insightful perspective about integration. CCAA equips our members with faith integrated PD’s to support their practice. ... https://seattlechristiancounseling.com//faith-and-counseli

14.01.2022 Only 5 tickets remaining for our professional development event this Saturday 26th September 2020. For more information click the event below.

13.01.2022 Here are a few tips for mindful listening principles to help you better navigate conflict with your clients. 1) Approach with curiosity 2) Tune into your inner silence 3) Listen to understand rather than to respond... 4) Cultivate heart-centeredness Thank you The Gottman Institute for sharing such a thought-provoking and insightful article for us to incorporate into our practice and daily lives. What are some best practices you use to help your clients navigate conflict? You can read the full article here: https://www.gottman.com//4-mindful-listening-principles-/

13.01.2022 Do you have any general questions regarding your CCAA membership? Fees? Professional development? Supervision hours? Please let us know below let’s chat.

12.01.2022 - October 10, 2020 It’s been a tough year and we wanted to remind you that World Mental Health Day is tomorrow, thank you Mental Health Australia for encouraging Australians to look after their mental health. To find more resources to make your mental health (and the mental health of your clients) a priority, head over to this website for some great resources. https://lookafteryourmentalhealthaustralia.org.au/

12.01.2022 Here are some highlights from our Supervision of Pastors professional development on Saturday with guest speaker Rev Dr Graham Barker. A massive Thank You to Morling College for hosting us, all who joined us in person and via zoom, our tech team, and last but not least our professional development committee who worked effortlessly to coordinator such a successful event! In case you've missed this event, be sure to check our website to access the recording later this week. https://ccaa.net.au/pd-cat-b-events/

09.01.2022 How are you incorporating CCAA values in your practice? Here's a reminder of CCAA’S core values: -Maintaining our Christian spirit faithfully, in all elements of our lives.... -Upholding our field’s professionalism by maintaining both personal and professional integrity and accountability. -Valuing and building our relationships with our clients and colleagues. -Seamlessly integrating biblical theology and principles with counselling theory and practice. -Fostering a sense of inclusiveness, community, networking, partnership and empowerment. -Being a distinctive Christian presence and voice. -Advocating professional competence, excellence and leadership in Christian counselling. See more

04.01.2022 Professional Development opportunities, on-line in July! Grief After Suicide Therapeutically Supporting Clients Presented by Monique Broadbent via Zoom, Category A (2.5 PD hours)... Saturday 18th July 2020 9am - 12pm (AEST) Register now! https://ccaa.net.au//grief-after-suicide-therapeutically-/ And... Anxiety in Children: How to Calm and Strengthen an Anxious Brain Presented by Donna Longden via Zoom, Category A (2 PD hours). Monday 27th July 2020 7 - 9pm (ACST, Adelaide time) Register now! This event will not be recorded. Early Bird pricing ends 20th July 2020 www.ccaa.net.au//anxiety-in-children-how-to-calm-and-stre/