NorthCreek
Counseling
Training
2023 Conference
SPEAKERS
AUGUST 18-19, 2023
SEPTEMBER 15-16, 2023
OCTOBER 20-21, 2023
REGISTRATION
*The registration cost is one fixed rate for all three weekends (even if a weekend is missed/skipped). Registration cost includes spiral-bound student notes for your registered track.
FUNDAMENTALS TRACK
An introduction to biblical counseling for those who are first time attenders and interested in growing in counseling and discipleship. This contributes 30 hours to the first phase of ACBC certification.
Sample Workshops:Weekend 1:
- Introduction to Biblical Counseling
- How to Grow and Change
- Building Involvement and Giving Hope
- Gathering Data and Discerning the Problem
- Providing Instruction and Assigning Homework
Weekend 2:
- Getting to the Heart
- Counseling and Integration Theories
- The Purpose of Marriage
- The Roles within Marriage
- Parenting – Instruction & Discipline
Weekend 3:
- Anger
- Guilt and Repentance
- Depression
- Forgiveness
- Fear and Worry
ADVANCED TRACK
For those who have already attended the fundamentals track. These topics go deeper into biblical counseling and address complex problems from a biblical perspective. These topics change each year so returning attendees can further their training.
When registering, you will be able to select your preferred workshop for every breakout session. Please note, that some of the workshops are restricted to women only.
Sample Workshops:
Weekend 1:
- Counseling Angry People
- The Difference Between a Good Friend and a Great Counselor
- Gospel Treason (5 parts)
- Self-Esteem, Self-Image, Self-Love
- Counseling Women Past the Pain of Childhood Sexual Abuse (2 parts)
- What I Can and Cannot Control
Weekend 2:
- Data Gathering that is Organized, Systematic, and Extensive
- Counseling the Marriage of a Passive Husband
- Using Psalm 32 to Help Others Confess and Repent
- The Mind vs. the Brain (2 parts)
- Sexual Assault: Counseling the Victim
- Counseling the Widow(er) and How to Help the Church Care for Them
Weekend 3:
- The Philosophy of Addictions
- Aging
- Understanding and Ministering to Those in the LGBTQ Community
- Biblical Counseling and Suicide: Help and Prevention
- Dementia: Medical and Spiritual Care
- In-Laws
SCHEDULE
General Schedule
Friday: 6:00pm – 9:30pm (check-in begins at 5:00pm)
Saturday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS YEAR
- Like last year, our NCT conference app will be available. This will allow us to communicate more effectively, and give you access to all the speaker notes and more!
- This year, the registration cost will include spiral-bound student notes for the track you’ve registered for.
- Snacks and drinks are included in your registration cost. We ask that you eat dinner prior to attending on Friday nights. This year, we will be offering an optional lunch for purchase on Saturdays (more information to come). Alternatively, the schedule will allow you to leave campus for lunch.
ACCOMMODATIONS
We have an agreement with Renaissance Walnut Creek Hotel for $179/night. These slots fill up quickly so don't wait until the last minute. (If these links do not work on your computer, please call the hotel at 925-938-8700 and ask for Carly Jones.)
Alternate Hotels in Close Proximity - Standard Rates Apply
- Walnut Creek Embassy Suites 1345 Treat Blvd. 925-934-2500
- Walnut Creek Marriott, 2355 N Main St. 925-934-2000
REMINDERS
- The NCT Conference is most suitable for those 18 years or older.
- For safety and legal reasons, children are not allowed on campus during the conference, except newborns/nursing babies.