Designed to equip church members with the skills and knowledge they need to provide counselling support to others in their community, participants will learn the basics of counselling, including how to build rapport, listen effectively, and respond in a helpful and supportive way. They will also practise their skills in a safe and supportive environment. Class size is limited to 30 participants as course activities involve movement, practical observations and art.
The speaker, Gary Koh, is a family counsellor who has spent the past 24 years working with couples, parents, and youth. He has served as a full-time minister and previously headed a team of counsellors at a local school. He speaks regularly at community events, churches and schools on family, marriage, and issues pertaining to sexuality and mental health. Gary serves as family and missions pastor at Bethesda Bedok Tampines Church.