Peer Counseling Training

Our peer counseling volunteers and group facilitators complete an in-depth 14 session Basic Peer Counseling Training (BPCT), and participate in a small group for personal growth and healing before talking with women who visit Abundant Joy CWM.

Characteristics of a volunteer include: 

• A follower of Jesus Christ
• A member of a local church
• A good listener 
• A regular participant in Bible study
• A woman who offers grace and accepts all

While we are all in various stages of healing, a woman who is ready to serve as a counseling volunteer has experienced God's grace and healing and is willing to come alongside others.

Schedule a tour soon and talk with our center director Priscilla Sheridan about the application process.

Step One: Complete the application process. 

Contact Priscilla Sheridan, Center Director, abundantjoycwm@gmail.com, 919-943-0789.

Step Two: Continue your own healing process.

Participate in a small group at Abundant Joy CWM for your personal healing.

Step Three: Attend BPCT. 

Attend our 14-session training which will equip you to serve as a peer counseling volunteer. Cost:  $45.00 

Step Four: Commit to serve.

Give back 35 hours within the first year in return for the time invested in your training.

• Personality Temperaments 
• Counseling Qualifications, Roles and Techniques 
• Quality Control
• Communication I, Speaking and Listening 
• Communication II, Application
• Healing Process I, Introduction
• Healing Process II, Steps and Stages
• Forgiveness
• Unhealthy Relationships
• Setting Personal Boundaries
• Distorted Image of God
• Group Facilitating
• Applications Workshop
• Challenge to Personal Accountability

Basic Peer Counseling Training curriculum written by International CWM.