API Care and Counselling, the community outreach arm of the Asian Pastoral Institute (API), is happy to organise this workshop to equip you with foundational counselling skills of active listening.

Christians know the importance of loving one another and listening to the psychological needs of those who are facing difficult times is one way of demonstrating love. They desire to show care and concern to fellow believers and become more effective listeners. To be effective people helpers, believers need to understand the challenges weighing on the shoulders of those they support. People in need of help must feel comfortable relating their concerns to believers. This is achieved when believers demonstrate knowledge and skills in listening and show interest in others’ wellbeing. Some believers would also like to encourage other believers with the Word of God, but they find this difficult due to cold responses and rejections from others. Perhaps, their adopted approach has become less relevant or has even resulted in some misunderstandings despite believers having a kind intention. If these are some of the experiences you have encountered while ministering to others, this workshop that equips you with foundational counselling skills of active listening could be for you.

WHAT PARTICIPANTS SHOULD EXPECT TO LEARN

• Understand a more appropriate way of listening and empathising 
• Skills practice of active listening skills during the workshop
• Receive feedback on the practice of active listening skills during role plays

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Christians who wish to sharpen their skills in ministering to fellow believers
• Christians who want to use active listening skills to reach out to non-believers
• Christians who want to learn some foundational counselling skills

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

THAM CHEE KIN, MA in Social Science (Counselling), MA Biblical Studies, MDiv

Over the last 10 years of working in the community, Chee Kin has counselled on a variety of concerns such as marital and family conflicts, sexuality issues, work stress, anxiety, depression, and grief. Prior to that, Chee Kin worked at the Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association focusing on youths and adults who were struggling with drug addiction and drug-related issues. Chee Kin is both a registered counsellor and a clinical supervisor with the Singapore Association for Counselling. His current practice is informed by a wide variety of counselling modalities such as Family Systems Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Chee Kin completed his Master of Social Science (Counselling) at the University of South Australia and has also completed a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies at Singapore Bible College and Master of Divinity at the East Asian School of Theology. This training has prepared him to address issues of faith and spirituality with clients from diverse faith backgrounds. In his efforts for continuous professional development, he is now pursuing his PhD studies in Social Psychology with Walden University.

REGISTRATION

CLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 25 November 2021

NOTE:

1. Your place in the workshop will only be secured when payment is received.
2. Payment of $30 per person can be made through PayNow with the following details:
   • UEN: 201512004RACC (Asian Pastoral Institute)
   • Reference Code: <Payer’s Name> CSFCPH
   • Send the screenshot of successful payment to care_counselling@api.edu.sg
3. Payment needs to be received at least 7 working days before the workshop.
4. Group discount is available for charitable organisations.
5. Please contact the organiser for more enquiries.