Conference on Wholistic
Christian Counselling in Asia 2008
In conjunction with the
10th Anniversary of Family Connexion, we are thrilled and grateful
to be able to bring you this latest chapter in the tradition
of WCCA – Experiencing God Through Counselling.
In WCCA 2004, “An Integrated Holistic Approach to Counselling”,
we strongly felt the need to integrate our counselling practice
with that of theology. In WCCA 2006, “Spirituality: the
Heart of Counselling”, the essence of our message was
to challenge God’s people to deepen our walk with Christ.
The reminder was for us to soak ourselves in His Word and live
a prayerful life in communion with our God. A call was made
for Christians to return to our roots in God, both for daily
living and ministry. In WCCA 2008, “Experiencing God Through
Counselling”, we seek to challenge Christians towards
a deeper relationship with God. It emphasizes the need for us
to return to our spiritual roots in order for deep, authentic
and holistic healing to take place. Helping others to find authentic
healing is to help them experience an awesome and loving God
in their lives.
This conference also promises
to be an exhorting experience as we have Bishop Dr Robert Solomon
beginning each day with Biblical reflections on our Christian
Spirituality.
Our Plenary Speakers
Dr Gary Collins is no stranger to those in the Christian counselling
fraternity. Dubbed as the “father of Christian counselling”,
Dr Collins comes with over 50 years of experience with extensive
publications and editorial work. He is currently the Distinguished
Professor at both Psychological Studies Institute and Regent
University.
Rev Dr Siang-Yang Tan is
a true Asian at heart. The anointing in his public speaking
ministry is well known to all. His gift to be able to integrate
his clinical knowledge and skills with spiritual focus and outcomes
has indeed been a great blessing to many.
Dr Wei-Jen Huang, a par
excellence Marriage and Family Therapist, is also a gift to
the conference. With his unassuming and gentle disposition,
this humble man of God has been used greatly as a consultant
to the cities of China, Taiwan, Malaysia and Singapore. A special
treat is in store where Dr Huang will be airing a DVD recording
of a live TV programme, with a genuine marital problem. In this
recording, Dr Huang demonstrates the skills of how the implicit
use of Biblical principles may be interwoven with clinical skills
to bring about healing in the counselling session.
Our Workshop Presenters
There are a total of 18 workshop choices spanning over the 3
days, with some 13 presenters in all. One new feature is the
introduction of two special workshops per day that has the classification
of a Master Class status. These Master Class workshops are targeted
for participants who already have sound clinical training and
extensive experience in the topics offered. These workshops
will delve into the deeper issues, offering more discussions,
interactions and case consultations.
This conference seeks to
challenge Christian practitioners towards helping our clients
to achieve the greater goal of a deeper relationship with God.
It emphasizes the need for us to return to our basic tenet of
our existence, and our need to experience authentic and holistic
healing by way of bringing our broken and sinful selves back
to a loving and merciful God.
To God Be the Glory!
Danny Ng
Founder
Family Connexion
