Mercy Christian Counseling Institute

Mercy Christian Counseling Institute A Certified Academic Institution of The National Christian Counselors Association Distance Learning Catalog October 2015 Mercy Christian Counseling Institute, 18908 Crofton Rd., Hagerstown, MD 21742 (240) 520-2713 MCCI@MERCYCOUNSELING.COM 1

Table of Contents Meet the Director of MCCI 3 MCCI Welcome Letter...4 Why Choose MCCI as Your Preferred Certified Academic Institution...5 Overview of Program Requirements..6 List of NCCA Courses...9 Policies and Procedures 12 Application Package 17 2

Meet the Director of MCCI Susan A. Haberkorn, Ph.D. Hagerstown, MD A.A. R.B.A. M.A. Ph.D. Hagerstown Community College Shepherd College Pillsbury College & Seminary Colorado Theological Seminary NCCA Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor Advanced Certified Dr. Haberkorn is the founder and Director of Mercy Christian Counseling and Mercy Christian Counseling Institute located in Hagerstown, Maryland. Called into the ministry of Christian counseling in 2008, Dr. Haberkorn researched several potential training programs before settling on the model of Christian counseling based on Temperament. I had to know that I could fully embrace the methodology and theology of the program I would choose. I cautiously invested in Creation Therapy, by Drs. Richard and Phyllis Arno, and I was truly astounded when I received my personal APS report. I knew this was the path I would pursue. I can honestly say that my experience is that the Arno Profile System has proved nearly 100% accurate, as validated by dozens of diverse counselees. The establishment of Mercy Christian Counseling Institute is a milestone in pursuit of Dr. Haberkorn s vision to train and mentor others called into the ministry of Christian Counseling. It s apparent that there are not nearly enough NCCA-trained Christian counselors. I ve had clients who traveled as far as 70 miles for a session. My vision is to see enough counselors trained and released for the ministry that no one would need to travel more than 20 miles to receive the care they need. In addition to her credentials as an NCCA Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor and Clinical Supervisor, Dr. Haberkorn brings to her role as Director of MCCI more than 30 years experience in administration, with additional training and experience in instructional methodology, facilitation, and mediation. 3

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Why choose Mercy Christian Counseling Institute as your preferred NCCA Certified Academic Institution? Distance learning enables you to complete your selected program of study at your own pace. No time is wasted commuting. You will realize substantial savings on course materials, compared to other CAI s. You will receive comprehensive oversight of your program progress. A professional Clinical Supervisor will mentor you every step of the way. A low down payment and convenient monthly payment plan reduce administrative hassles. You will receive a full explanation of charges before you sign a financial agreement. There are no additional or hidden charges. Our primary goal is to see you equipped and released to minister to a world of suffering people. Thank you for your confidence in us! 5

Mercy Christian Counseling Institute Overview of Program Requirements For tuition and fees, please refer to MCCI Tuition and Fees, transmitted separately. Program 1: NCCA License Only Complete Phase I Complete 5 base courses Complete a Practicum. Administer the APS to 10 individuals under the direction of a Clinical Supervisor Submit written responses to 50 ethical questions posed by NCCA s Licensing Board of Examiners Submit a signed Application for Certification/Membership Submit a signed copy of NCCA s Code of Ethical Standards Upon successful completion of Phase I requirements, you will qualify to receive: Complete Phase II o Certified Temperament Counselor Certificate o Clinical Member (non-clergy) or Professional Clinical Member (clergy) certificate, membership, and lapel pin Complete 3 base courses Complete a Practicum. Administer the APS to 15 additional individuals under the direction of a Clinical Supervisor Submit a signed application for NCCA license Submit the Notification and Release Form for Personal National Screening (this form authorizes NCCA to secure a national background check to verify each candidate s history) Submit ministerial credentials (required for licensure). See pp. 13-16 in NCCA catalog. Upon successful completion of Phase II requirements, you will qualify to receive: o Certified Pastoral Counselor (H.S. diploma, GED or Associates) o Licensed Pastoral Counselor (holds a Bachelors) o Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor (holds a Masters) o Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor-Advanced Certified (holds a Doctorate) o Certified Temperament Pastoral Counselor (Optional requires additional fee) 6

MCCI Overview of Program Requirements, cont. Program 2: B.A. and NCCA License Complete all the requirements of Phase I and Phase II (see Program 1) Complete Phase III Complete 6 Advanced Courses Submit written responses to a 500 Question Open Book Equivalency Exam on the Bible (Old and New Testament KJV) Submit a signed letter authorizing NCCA to transfer the academic records to the approved college. Upon successful completion of Phase III requirement, the candidate will qualify to receive: o A Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor certificate, card and o The appropriate Advanced Certification certificates for selected specialty areas completed and o A Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Counseling Program 3: M.A. and NCCA License Complete all the requirements of Phase I and Phase II (see Program 1) Complete Phase III Complete 4 Advanced Courses Submit one copy of a written thesis consisting of 25 case reports developed from the candidate s work with 25 individuals (or couples) using the APS reports. A format is provided in the course, Temperament Case Studies. Required length: 100 pages minimum. Submit a signed letter authorizing NCCA to transfer the academic records to the approved college. Upon successful completion of Phase III requirements, the candidate will qualify to receive: o A Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor certificate, card and o The Appropriate Advanced Certification certificate for selected specialty areas completed, and o A Master of Arts degree in Clinical Christian Counseling Note: additional documentation may be required depending on school selected 7

MCCI Overview of Program Requirements, cont. Program 4: Ph.D. and NCCA License Complete all the requirements of Phase I and Phase II (see Program 1) Complete Phase III Complete 8 Advanced Courses Submit one copy of a written dissertation, containing 35 case reports (25 generated for license practicum plus 10 additional) developed from the candidate s work with 35 individuals (or couples) using the APS reports. A format is provided in the course, Temperament Case Studies. Minimum length: 140 pages. Submit a letter authorizing NCCA to transfer the academic records to the approved college. Upon successful completion of Phase III requirements, the candidate will qualify to receive: o A Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor Advanced Certified certificate, card and o The appropriate Advanced Certification certificates for selected specialty areas completed, and o A Doctoral degree in Clinical Christian Counseling Note: Additional documentation may be required depending on school selected. Program 5: Second Ph.D. and NCCA License Complete all the requirements of Phase I and Phase II (see Program 1) Complete Phase III Complete 4 Advanced Courses No dissertation is required for candidates who already hold an earned doctorate. Submit a signed letter authorizing NCCA to transfer academic records to the approved college. Upon successful completion of Phase III requirements, the candidate will qualify to receive: o A Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor Advanced Certified certificate, card, and o The appropriate Advanced Certification for selected specialty areas completed, and o A Doctoral degree in Clinical Christian Counseling Note: Additional documentation may be required depending on school selected. 8

LIST OF NCCA COURSES Please consult the current NCCA Catalog for complete course descriptions. BASE COURSES The following courses must be completed by all students: Phase I Courses 1. Basic Christian Counseling 2. Temperament Theory 3. Testing/Measurements 4. Temperament Therapy 5. Christian Counseling: Integrating Temperament and Psychology Phase II Courses 6. Mastering Pastoral Counseling Utilizing Temperament 7. Temperament Case Studies 8. Counseling the Codependent: A Christian Perspective Utilizing Temperament ADVANCED COURSES The following Advanced Courses are required for degree programs: B.A. Degree choose 6 M.A. Degree choose 4 Ph.D. Degree choose 8 Second Ph.D. choose 4 Students who complete all courses in a specialty area will also receive an Advanced Certification for that specialty. Integrated Marriage and Family 1. Marriage and Family Counseling An Integrated Approach 2. Integrated Temperament Couple Therapy 3. Pre-Marriage Counseling With Temperament 4. The Father-Daughter Connection Child and Adolescent Therapy 1. Counseling Families* 2. Counseling and Children 3. Counseling Youth 4. Counseling and the Search for Meaning 9

List of NCCA courses, cont. Substance Abuse and Addiction Therapy 1. Counseling for Substance Abuse and Addiction* 2. Counseling Adult Children of Alcoholics 3. Counseling for Problems of Self-Control* 4. Counseling Those With Eating Disorders Sexual Therapy 1. Counseling for Sexual Disorders 2. Counseling and Homosexuality 3. Counseling for Problems of Self-Control* 4. Counseling for Unplanned Pregnancy & Infertility Death and Grief Therapy 1. Counseling the Sick and Terminally Ill 2. Counseling for Anger* 3. Joy In the Midst of Mourning 4. Counseling Families of Children With Disabilities Cognitive Therapy and Ethics 1. Cognitive Therapy Techniques 2. Life s Answers Through Counseling with God 3. Quality, Ethics, and Legal Issues in Christian Counseling 4. Making Life Healing Changes Crisis and Abuse Therapy 1. Counseling for Family Violence/Abuse 2. Counseling in Times of Crisis 3. Counseling for Anger* 4. Counseling the Depressed Temperament Therapy 1. Temperament Case Studies* 2. Life s Answers Through Counseling With God 3. Living in the Spirit Utilizing Temperament 4. Counseling the Codependent: A Christian Perspective Utilizing Temperament* 10

List of NCCA courses, cont. Domestic Violence and Intervention Therapy Applicant must hold a Masters degree or higher, be licensed by the NCCA, and be Advanced Certified in Crisis and Abuse Therapy as well as completing the following five courses: 1. Temperament Case Studies* 2. Counseling for Substance Abuse and Addiction* 3. Counseling for Problems of Self-Control* 4. Counseling Families* 5. Counseling and Self-Esteem* Group Therapy Applicant must hold a Masters degree or higher, be licensed by the NCCA, and be Advanced Certified in Integrated Marriage & Family Therapy in order to qualify for this specialty area of Advanced Certification. Then, the candidate must complete on additional course titled Group Therapy. Family Systems 1. The Fine Art of Mentoring 2. Life Coaching-Temperament 3. Life Coaching-Family Systems 4. Life Coaching-Seeking Effectiveness This certification consists of one paperback book and three macro video lectures. Upon completion of this course the candidate must complete a reflections paper that will serve as the final exam. * Courses apply to more than one area of Advanced Certification 11

Mercy Christian Counseling Institute (MCCI) NCCA Certified Academic Institution Policies and Procedures Please read and follow these Policies and Procedures carefully. Application Procedures An Application for Admission Package is located at the back of this catalog. To apply for admission to MCCI, please submit a completed Application for Admission Package along with the $50 application fee to: Mercy Christian Counseling Institute 18908 Crofton Rd. Hagerstown, MD 21742 Make your check payable to: Mercy Counseling Be sure to include all the items requested in the Application Package. Incomplete applications will be returned along with your uncashed check. Academics Each examination is graded according to a traditional grading system (90-100% = A, 80-89% = B, etc.). For purposes of matriculation, students must attain an average score of 75% on Base Courses, and 80% on Advanced Courses. If you score below these requirements on any examination, you will be given an opportunity to repeat the exam. Follow the instructions that accompany each textbook and submit each test as completed. Integrity It is expected that each student will fulfill the requirements of the program in a manner becoming of a Minister of the Gospel. The student will exercise diligence in the completion of coursework and honesty in the administration of proctored examinations. The student will be faithful to honor financial commitments made to MCCI. Equipment and Software Needed The minimum equipment and software needed for successful completion of coursework includes the following: 12

MCCI Policies and Procedures, cont. Personal computer Internet connection Microsoft Word Email account Printer Scanner (optional) DVD player Course Completion Deadlines Each course is to be completed at the student s own pace, within a 60-day time limit. This will ensure the student continues to make steady progress toward the selected program goal. The NCCA catalog may suggest completion times different from the MCCI standard; however, each student is expected to follow the MCCI requirement. If you are not able to complete a course within 60 days, please contact your Clinical Supervisor to request an extension. You may be granted an extension of 30 days. Clinical Supervisor Each student will be assigned a Clinical Supervisor. The Clinical Supervisor coordinates all aspects of program requirements for the student s benefit; including ordering materials, updating the student s transcript, tracking financial agreements, grading tests, processing APS reports on behalf of the student, and providing individual mentoring and feedback. The Clinical Supervisor also gathers together the documentation necessary for transfer of student records to NCCA at the conclusion of each Phase of coursework. The Clinical Supervisor or student may request one-on-one consultations as needed, either in person or via Skype. Processing of APS Reports Students enrolled in any program are not permitted to process their own APS reports. The cost of processing the required number of APS reports is included in the cost of the program and paid by the student. Students may, at their discretion, recoup this cost by charging a fee for the report to counselees tested during the practicum. A suggested and reasonable fee to charge is $50-$85 per report. Shipment of Course Materials Textbooks and supporting materials will be drop shipped to the student directly from NCCA. Courses are ordered by MCCI one at a time. As each course is completed, the next one will automatically be ordered. All students will complete eight base courses in the prescribed order. Students taking advanced courses may choose any of the advanced courses in any order they desire. However, Advanced Certification certificates will only be awarded to students who complete all the courses in a particular Advanced Certification area. 13

MCCI Policies and Procedures, cont. Practicum Each student is required to complete a Practicum. A start-up packet for the Practicum will be shipped with the 4 th course, Temperament Therapy. The student will be authorized to begin administering the APS at that time. Completed APS forms are transmitted to the Clinical Supervisor for processing, and the resultant APS reports are transmitted back to the student for use with counselees. Microsoft Word is the preferred software. Email is the preferred method of transfer. If postal service is used, the student must provide a stamped, self-addressed envelope for return of APS reports. Case reports generated during the Practicum are to be submitted to the Clinical Supervisor for approval as each one is completed. Case reports will be evaluated using the following criteria: Is the Case Report formatted properly? Is the Case Report the proper length (4-5 pages)? Does the Case Report reflect proper use of spelling, punctuation and grammar? Did the student make proper connections between Temperament and counselee thoughts and behaviors? Did the Conclusion statement accurately summarize the findings? Transmittal of Documents All examinations, case reports, forms, and payments generated by the student are to be transmitted to MCCI (not NCCA). The use of email is encouraged (but not required) for the transmittal of most documents, such as required forms and practicum case reports. USPS mail is also acceptable but has the disadvantage of taking more time. Examinations and case reports transmitted via postal service must include a selfaddressed, stamped envelope for their return to the student following evaluation and grading. Clergy Credentials The NCCA requires every candidate for licensure to present current, valid ministerial credentials (licensed, commissioned, or ordained). See pp. 13-16 in the NCCA catalog. Financial Obligations Students are required to keep current on monthly payments, as set forth in their Financial Agreement. Failure to do so may result in suspension or termination. Students are encouraged to bring any financial challenges to the attention of their Clinical Supervisor before their account goes into arrears so that the plan can be modified, if possible. 14

MCCI Policies and Procedures, cont. Accounts more than 30 days in arrears will be suspended until made current. During the period of suspension, MCCI will not accept, process, or grade APS reports, case reports, or examinations. More than two such suspensions in a calendar year will result in termination of the student from the program and forfeiture of amounts already paid, unless other arrangements are made with your Clinical Supervisor. The first occurrence of accounts more than 60 consecutive days in arrears will result in student termination from the program and forfeiture of amounts already paid. Be sure to discuss with your Clinical Supervisor options for reinstatement of your account before the termination deadline. Refunds The application fee will be refunded if the student is not accepted into the program. A student may withdraw from the program at any time without further financial obligation; however, any amounts already paid will be forfeited. Method of Payment Payments may be made by personal check or money order and mailed to: Mercy Christian Counseling Institute 18908 Crofton Rd. Hagerstown, MD 21742 Please make checks payable to: Mercy Counseling Contact Information Dr. Susan A. Haberkorn, Director (240) 520-2713 mcci@mercycounseling.com 15

Do you still have questions? Please contact MCCI today! By phone: (240) 520-2713 By Email: mcci@mercycounseling.com Thank you for browsing our catalog. May God bless and guide you as you seek to do His will! The MCCI Application Package follows. 16

Mercy Christian Counseling Institute Application Package and checklist Please return this entire package with your application fee. Name: Date: The following items are enclosed: MCCI Application for Admission, complete and signed. Photocopy of diploma or transcript of highest level of education (H.S., GED, or degree) Completed CAI Application Checklist Item #6 $50 Application Fee (Make check payable to Mercy Counseling) I am applying for a Continuing Education Program (CEP 1-4). Therefore I am also enclosing a photocopy of my current NCCA License. Mail all items in one package to: Mercy Christian Counseling Institute 18908 Crofton Rd. Hagerstown, MD 21742 17

Mercy Christian Counseling Institute (MCCI) NCCA Certified Academic Institution 18908 Crofton Rd. Hagerstown, MD 21742 (240) 520-2713 Application for Admission Please complete all fields. Print legibly or type. Sign and date the application and mail with your $50 application fee to the address above. Make check payable to Mercy Counseling. Name: DOB Address: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Email address: Are you employed? Hrs./week What type of work do you do? Have you ever been convicted of a crime? If so, please attach separate sheet with explanation. (You will be required to pass a background check before NCCA licensure.) What church are you a member of? How long a member of your church? Date of Salvation Do you have current Clergy Credentials? Yes No What is your highest level of education? Name/Location of School Major area of study Date of Graduation/GED I have enclosed a copy of my H.S. transcript, diploma, or GED certificate. OR (Please submit the one that shows your highest level of education.) I have enclosed a copy of my college diploma or official transcript. I have enclosed my responses to the CAI Application Check List Item #6 (attached). 18

MCCI Application for Admission p. 2 Name: Please review the MCCI catalog and check the Program you are interested in. The following programs are designed for students who have not completed an NCCA program of study. Program 1: NCCA License Only Program 2: NCCA B.A. and License Program 3: NCCA M.A. and License Program 4: NCCA Ph.D. and License Program 5: Second Ph.D. and License (Prerequisite: H.S./GED or A.A.) (Prerequisite: H.S. Diploma or GED) (Prerequisite: B.A./B.S. (non-ncca) (Prerequisite: M.A./M.S (non-ncca) (Prerequisite: Any earned Doctorate) The following Continuing Education Programs are designed to assist persons who have a current NCCA License to advance their education to the next level. (Include photocopy of license.) CEP 1: Upgrade from NCCA License to NCCA B.A. and License CEP 2: Upgrade from NCCA B.A. and License to NCCA M.A. and License CEP 3: Upgrade from NCCA M.A. and License to NCCA Ph.D. and License CEP 4: Upgrade from NCCA Ph.D. and License to 2 nd Doctorate --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I certify that the statements made on and attached to this application are true and complete, to the best of my knowledge. Signature: Date: On approval of this Application for Admission, you will receive further instructions and a Financial Agreement necessary to begin your approved program. You are under no obligation to accept the Financial Agreement, and no further action will be necessary to withdraw from consideration. If you are not approved, your application/supporting documents will be returned with an explanation. MCCI USE ONLY BELOW THIS LINE Approved: Not Approved: Director, MCCI Instructions and Financial Agreement Mailed Emailed Date: Initials 19

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