Lifeline Training is for Everyone.
Do you struggle to find ways to support and encourage the people in your life going through difficult situations? Maybe it’s the friend who is struggling in her marriage, the co-worker whose wife just died or the loved one battling an addiction.
If you often find yourself in situations where people are coming to you for help, advice or just a listening ear, you might find our upcoming Lifeline Caregiving Training to be the equipping you have been looking for.
Open to everyone, whether or not you choose to be a Lifeline caregiver at Blue Ridge, this training runs Monday nights from January 25-May 2. There is no charge to participate. Sign up to come here.
“The training is also helpful for personal growth in Christ, helping us to understand how the Holy Spirit equips believers for ministry,” said Jack, Lifeline Pastor.
What is Lifeline Caregiving?
A ministry of Blue Ridge Community Church, Lifeline provides spiritual care, support, encouragement and referral services to people within the church and throughout the community. Lifeline Caregiving is a lay counseling program that offers a Christ-centered model of care on a short-term basis, with the intention of pointing care receivers to God for comfort and healing.
Along with 45 hours of in-depth training in a biblical model of crisis intervention, which includes a comprehensive resource manual, caregivers also receive ongoing supervision and continuing education.
Training topics include:
• Grief, Loss & Mood Disorders
• Addictions & Strongholds
• Marriage & Parenting
• The Process of Change & Healing
• Liability & Risk Management Issues
• A Biblical Basis for Caregiving
• The Foundation of Relationship
• Effective Listening & Communication Skills
• Basic Helping & Crisis Intervention
• Trauma & Abuse
About the Trainer
Eric Scalise, the Lifeline trainer, has more than 35 years of clinical and professional experience in the mental health field. He is currently the President of LIV Enterprises & Consulting, LLC, an author, and international conference speaker. Eric is the former Vice President for Professional Development with the American Association of Christian Counselors, and the former Department Chair for Counseling Programs at Regent University.
Eric is a licensed professional counselor and a licensed marriage and family therapist. His specialty areas include professional/pastoral stress and burnout, combat trauma and PTSD, marriage and family issues, leadership development, addictions, and lay counselor training.
“The Lifeline training program, designed and delivered by Eric Scalise, is top-notch. Eric is an outstanding teacher with great credentials and credibility. He kept us engaged and motivated through all 15 training sessions.” — Jan Hogle, Agape Center, Moneta