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Knowledge Module 02 - (NQF Level 5)
The Psychopneumatic Centric Therapy:
A Problem-Solving Model for Christian Counselling Therapists
TABLE OF CONTENTS
MODULE 2: The Psychopneumatic Centric Therapy: A Problem-Solving Model for Christian Counselling Therapists
Unit 1: Understanding the Distinction: Biblical Counselling with the Psychopneumatic Centric Therapy Lens……………………………………………………………………………………….
Unit 2: The Model that is Psycho-Pneumatic Centered…………………………………………....
Unit 3: The Development of a Psycho-Pneumatic Centered Model……………………………….
Unit 4: A Model Centered on Transformational Thinking: What Is It?.........................................
Unit 5: The Cultural and Theological Dimensions of Sustainable Transformation……………...
Unit 6: Focusing on Help-Seekers’ Experiences, Especially Their Emotional Ones…………….
Unit 7: Using Preliminary Versions to Explore Potential Solutions……………………………...
Unit 8: Tolerance for Embracing One’s Limitations……………………………………………..
Unit 9: Exhibit Reasonable Constraint: Balancing Faith-Based Wisdom with Mental-Spiritual Discernment……………………………………………………………………………………….
Unit 10: Why Must Pastoral Counsellors Use Psychopneumatic Centric Therapy in Counselling?....................................................................................................................................
Unit 11: Simplifying and Humanizing Through Transformational Thinking…………………….
Course Content
Unit 1: Epistemological Foundations of Psychopneumatic Centric Therapy
Unit Purpose:
To equip learners with the foundational theological, psychological, and methodological distinctions that define Biblical Counselling as understood through the Psychopneumatic Centric Therapy (PCT) framework. Learners will explore how the Spirit-led, Christ-centered P-E-D-A model (Prayer, Envision, Develop, Apply) integrates biblical revelation with psychological insight to address the holistic transformation of the help-seeker.
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Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion, learners will be able to:
1. Differentiate between secular, humanistic, and biblical counselling frameworks.
2. Explain the theological and psychological foundations of the Psychopneumatic Centric Therapy model.
3. Analyse the four stages of the P-E-D-A model and their application in Christian counselling practice.
4. Integrate biblical principles and WHO ICD-10-AM Pastoral Intervention Codings into therapeutic processes.
5. Evaluate case studies from diverse Commonwealth contexts through the lens of biblical anthropology and pneumatology.
Essential Embedded Knowledge / Core Content:
● The nature and purpose of Biblical Counselling.
● Overview of secular vs. Christian psychological models.
● The theological anthropology of the human person: body, soul, and spirit.
● Introduction to the Psychopneumatic Centric Therapy (PCT) framework.
● The four-phase P-E-D-A process: Prayer, Envision, Develop, Apply.
● Spirit-led discernment and therapeutic discipleship.
● WHO ICD-10-AM Pastoral Intervention Codings for integrated spiritual care.
● Ethical and contextual applications in multicultural Commonwealth societies.
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Indicative Content / Knowledge Criteria:
Learners should demonstrate understanding of:
1. Key distinctions between Western psychological paradigms and biblically grounded counselling.
2. The role of the Holy Spirit in healing, renewal, and transformation.
3. How the PCT model functions as a structured theological and psychological framework.
4. Practical integration of Scripture, prayer, and guided meditation in counselling.
5. Use of pastoral intervention codings.
6. Application of PCT principles in rural and urban Christian counselling contexts across Commonwealth nations.
Assessment Criteria:
Learners will be assessed on their ability to:
1. Distinguish between secular counselling principles and those of PCT through written assignments.
2. Explain and demonstrate the P-E-D-A model through oral presentations or simulated counselling sessions.
3. Develop a mini-case study applying WHO ICD-10-AM Pastoral Codings within a biblical counselling context.
4. Reflect critically on the integration of theology and psychology in transforming client outcomes.
5. Participate in group discussion evaluating the cultural relevance of PCT in Commonwealth settings.
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Reflective Journal
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Case Study Analysis
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Group Discussion
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Applied Exercise
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Peer Presentation
Unit 2: The Model that is Psycho-Pneumatic Centered
Unit Purpose
This unit equips pastoral counsellors and Christian psychotherapists with a comprehensive understanding of the Psychopneumatic Centric Therapy (PCT) model—a biblically and clinically grounded framework integrating the spirit, soul, and psyche for transformative healing. Learners will explore how the P-E-D-A (Prayer–Envision–Develop–Apply) Framework facilitates Christ-centered therapeutic engagement that honours both divine intervention and psychological process.
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Learning Outcomes
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
1. Explain the theological and psychological foundations of the Psychopneumatic Centric Therapy model.
2. Analyse the integration of spiritual and psychological dimensions in the therapeutic relationship.
3. Demonstrate understanding of the P-E-D-A framework as a practical process for spiritual-psychological transformation.
4. Contextualise the application of the psycho-pneumatic model within South African and Commonwealth Christian counselling environments.
5. Evaluate the role of infinite intelligence (the Holy Spirit) in Christian psychotherapy as distinct from secular approaches.
Essential Embedded Knowledge / Core Content
● The theological-psychological synthesis underpinning PCT.
● The human tripartite nature: spirit, soul, and body in biblical anthropology.
● Romans 12:2 is the cognitive and spiritual basis of transformation.
● The P-E-D-A therapeutic process: Prayer, Envision, Develop, and Application.
● The pastoral counsellor is both a professional technician and a spiritual facilitator.
● The concept of “psychopneumases” (spiritual-mental distress).
● Biblical and ethical considerations for Spirit-led therapy.
● The WHO ICD-10-AM Pastoral Intervention Codings as a clinical taxonomy for faith-based interventions.
● African and Commonwealth contextual implications (spirituality, trauma, identity, postcolonial stress).
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Indicative Content / Knowledge Criteria
Learners should be able to:
● Identify and describe the scriptural foundation of psychopneumatic practice.
● Explain how PCT integrates biblical truth with psychological theory and practice.
● Outline how the P-E-D-A framework facilitates spiritual and emotional renewal.
● Apply ICD-10-AM PIC codes appropriately within pastoral case documentation.
● Discuss the unique socio-spiritual challenges facing Christian therapy in South Africa and Commonwealth nations.
● Interpret spiritual distress as both a theological and clinical issue.
● Differentiate between humanistic, secular, and psycho-pneumatic approaches to therapy.
Assessment Criteria
Learners will be assessed on their ability to:
1. Accurately define and explain the principles and process of the PCT model.
2. Demonstrate comprehension of scriptural integration in counselling interventions.
3. Critically evaluate a case study using the P-E-D-A framework.
4. Reflect on how ICD-10-AM PIC can guide documentation of pastoral interventions.
5. Present a written reflection or oral presentation showing contextual awareness in African and Commonwealth settings.
6. Show evidence of spiritual discernment and theological insight in therapeutic reasoning.
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Activity 1
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Activity 2
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Activity 3
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Activity 4
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Reflection Task
Unit 3: The Development of a Psychopneumatic-Centered Model for Christian Counselling Therapy
Unit Purpose
This unit equips learners with a theoretical and theological understanding of the Psychopneumatic Centric Therapy (PCT) model as a biblically grounded, Spirit-led, and psychologically informed approach to Christian counselling and psychotherapy. Learners will explore the theological foundations, psychological dimensions, and contextual applications of PCT across Commonwealth nations and the Global South, preparing them to facilitate holistic transformation in help-seekers.
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, learners will be able to:
1. Explain the biblical and theological foundations underpinning the Psychopneumatic Centric Therapy (PCT) model.
2. Describe the trifold concept of transformation (past, present, future) in the context of psychopneumatic therapy.
3. Demonstrate understanding of decision-based action in therapeutic transformation and its cultural relevance in African and Commonwealth contexts.
4. Integrate the P-E-D-A framework (Prayer, Envision, Develop, Apply) with WHO ICD-10-AM Pastoral Intervention Codings in assessing and facilitating counselling interventions.
5. Evaluate the adaptability of the psychopneumatic model across ministry, clinical, and community-based settings.
6. Reflect on the significance of faith, community, and spiritual maturity in sustaining long-term psychological and spiritual well-being.
Essential Embedded Knowledge / Core Content
Learners must understand:
● The theological and psychological foundations of PCT as a problem-solving model.
● The trifold process of transformation (past reality, present process, future hope).
● The integration of spiritual formation, emotional intelligence, and mental health principles.
● WHO ICD-10-AM Pastoral Intervention Codings and their relevance to spiritual and counselling assessment.
● Cultural and contextual dynamics shaping pastoral and psychotherapeutic practices in South Africa and the Commonwealth.
● The PCT P-E-D-A framework and its role in biblical and psychological transformation.
● Faith-community engagement and its influence on resilience, healing, and discipleship.
Indicative Content / Knowledge Criteria
Learners should be able to:
● Interpret biblical principles of transformation using Romans 12:2, Philippians 2:12–13, and Galatians 2:20.
● Identify psycho-spiritual disorders (psychopneumases) and outline appropriate PCT responses using WHO ICD-10-AM-PIC.
● Explain how decision-based action fosters transformation and empowerment in help-seekers.
● Differentiate between the roles of the Holy Spirit, the therapist, and the help-seeker in the process of healing.
● Discuss cross-cultural challenges in pastoral psychotherapy across the Commonwealth and propose contextual adaptations of the model.
● Assess how community, accountability, and prayer facilitate psychopneumatic renewal.
Assessment Criteria
Learners will be assessed on their ability to:
1. Demonstrate comprehension of PCT’s theological and psychological framework through written assignments.
2. Apply the P-E-D-A framework and WHO ICD-10-AM-PIC in simulated counselling case studies.
3. Critically evaluate cultural and contextual factors affecting therapeutic transformation.
4. Reflect theologically and psychologically on real-life counselling scenarios where psychopneumatic principles are applied.
5. Present a case analysis integrating Scripture, psychological insight, and pastoral intervention coding.
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Reading Circles
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Case Simulation
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Reflective Journal
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Group Debate
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Practical Exercise
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Peer Review
Unit 4: A Model Centered on Transformational Thinking: What Is It?
Unit Purpose
To equip Christian counsellors, pastoral therapists, and psychopneumatic practitioners with a deep understanding of transformational thinking as a spiritually grounded and psychologically informed mindset. The unit enables learners to integrate transformational thinking into the Psychopneumatic Centric Therapy (PCT) model, fostering renewal, problem-solving, and spiritual–emotional transformation in the lives of help-seekers.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
1. Define transformational thinking and its theological, psychological, and cultural foundations.
2. Explain the role of transformational thinking within the P-E-D-A framework of PCT.
3. Apply transformational thinking as a practical and Spirit-led tool in counselling and psychotherapy.
4. Contextualize transformational thinking within South African and Commonwealth cultural realities.
5. Evaluate the effects of transformational thinking on personal, relational, and communal change.
Essential Embedded Knowledge / Core Content
Learners must understand and demonstrate knowledge of:
● The concept of transformation from biblical and psychological perspectives (Romans 12:2; Philippians 4:8).
● The relationship between the mind, spirit, and emotion in the transformation process.
● The history and theological underpinnings of transformational thinking within the global and South African charismatic movement.
● Psychopneumatic Centric Therapy’s P-E-D-A framework (Prayer–Envision–Develop–Apply) as a pathway to transformation.
● WHO ICD-10-AM Pastoral Intervention Codings relevant to spiritual transformation and renewal.
● The integration of prayer, reflection, and guided mental–spiritual disciplines.
● Ethical considerations in applying transformational thinking in Christian counselling contexts.
Assessment Criteria
Learners will be assessed on their ability to:
1. Articulate the biblical and psychological dimensions of transformational thinking.
2. Demonstrate integration of the P-E-D-A framework in case-based counselling scenarios.
3. Identify and apply relevant WHO ICD-10-AM PICs to therapeutic interventions.
4. Reflect critically on a South African or Commonwealth contextual case where transformational thinking is applied.
5. Present a written or oral case study illustrating measurable transformation outcomes in a help-seeker.
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Guided Reading
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Case Study Analysis
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Reflective Journaling
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Group Discussion
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Practical Integration
Unit 5: Cultural and Theological Dimensions of Sustainable Transformation in Psychopneumatic Centric Therapy (PCT)
Unit Purpose
This module equips learners with the theoretical, theological, and cultural knowledge to facilitate sustainable transformational thinking within Christian counselling practice. Learners will explore how culture, theology, and Spirit-led psychology interact to produce lasting personal and communal change in South African and broader Commonwealth contexts, integrating the PCT P-E-D-A Framework and WHO ICD-10-AM Pastoral Intervention Codings.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this unit, learners should be able to:
1. Explain how cultural worldviews shape perceptions of transformation, healing, and identity within Christian counselling.
2. Analyse theological foundations—pneumatology, imago Dei, grace, redemption, and Kingdom ethics—that sustain transformation.
3. Integrate the principles of Ubuntu, communal healing, and narrative therapy into culturally sensitive Christian therapeutic practice.
4. Apply the Psychopneumatic Centric Therapy P-E-D-A Framework to case scenarios reflecting diverse cultural and theological contexts.
5. Correlate the WHO ICD-10-AM Pastoral Intervention Codings to ethical and practical interventions supporting sustainable transformation.
6. Evaluate the role of intergenerational, ecclesial, and institutional systems in sustaining Christian transformational therapy.
Essential Embedded Knowledge / Core Content
● Cultural Psychology and Christian Transformation: Cultural scripts, identity, and socio-religious values shaping counselling outcomes.
● Ubuntu and Communal Healing: “I am because we are” – collective responsibility for restoration.
● Honor–Shame vs. Guilt–Innocence Frameworks: Implications for pastoral intervention and dignity restoration.
● Narrative Theology and Oral Traditions: Storytelling as sacred pedagogy and healing modality.
● Theological Foundations: Pneumatology, imago Dei, grace, redemption, and Kingdom mission.
● PCT’s P-E-D-A Framework: Prayer, Envision, Develop, Apply – Spirit-led transformational sequence.
● WHO ICD-10-AM Pastoral Codings: Global pastoral standards and classification of care interventions.
● Generational and Institutional Transformation: Church-based and societal systems supporting sustainable healing.
Indicative Content / Knowledge Criteria
Learners must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
1. Cultural and Contextual Dynamics – how socio-cultural narratives influence help-seeking and transformation.
2. Spirit-Led Psychology – pneumatological influence on cognition, emotion, and will.
3. Biblical Anthropology – imago Dei and its restorative implications in postcolonial contexts.
4. Redemptive Frameworks – theological rationale for change and renewal.
5. Community Systems – the role of churches and institutions in sustaining transformation.
6. Intervention Coding Application – aligning pastoral actions with WHO ICD-10-AM Pastoral Codings classifications.
Assessment Criteria
Learners will be assessed on their ability to:
1. Articulate how cultural and theological perspectives inform the PCT approach to sustainable transformation.
2. Demonstrate contextual application of the P-E-D-A Framework within a multicultural Christian counselling scenario.
3. Classify and justify appropriate WHO ICD-10-AM Pastoral Interventions for given case studies.
4. Develop a reflective essay showing integration of culture, theology, and Spirit-led psychology.
5. Present a group case simulation that models sustainable transformation through culturally and theologically informed practice.
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Case Study Analysis
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Cultural Mapping Exercise
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Theological Reflection Journal
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Peer Dialogue Circle
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Role-Play Simulation
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Transformation Portfolio
Unit 6: Focusing on Help-Seekers’ Emotional and Experiential Realities within the Psychopneumatic Centric Therapy (PCT) Framework
Unit Purpose:
To equip Christian counsellors, pastoral therapists, and psychopneumatic practitioners with the theoretical and applied knowledge to recognise, interpret, and respond to help-seekers’ emotional experiences as gateways to spiritual and psychological transformation. The module emphasises emotional literacy, psycho-spiritual integration, and culturally responsive counselling within the P-E-D-A framework of Psychopneumatic Centric Therapy, aligned with the WHO ICD-10-AM Pastoral Intervention Codings.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
1. Demonstrate understanding of emotional experiences as integral to spiritual and psychological transformation.
2. Analyse the role of emotions as “sacred indicators” within the PCT counselling therapeutic process.
3. Apply principles of Transformational Thinking to help-seeker engagement in pastoral and psychotherapeutic contexts.
4. Integrate the WHO ICD-10-AM Pastoral Intervention Codings into counselling case documentation.
5. Practically design and interpret a Help-Seeker Emotional Journey Map (H-SEJM) for therapeutic intervention and reflection.
6. Reflect on cross-cultural applications of emotional intelligence in Christian psychotherapy within South Africa and the Commonwealth context.
Assessment Criteria:
Learners will be assessed on their ability to:
1. Identify and analyse emotional cues in counselling dialogues and relate them to PCT theory.
2. Apply appropriate WHO ICD-10-AM PIC codes in documenting pastoral and emotional interventions.
3. Construct a reflective case study demonstrating emotional transformation through the P-E-D-A process.
4. Develop a Help-Seeker Emotional Journey Map and explain its therapeutic function.
5. Reflect critically on their emotional and spiritual sensitivity as a practitioner within a culturally diverse environment.
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Case Study Analysis
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Guided Reflection
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Role-Play Simulation
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H-SEJM Workshop
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Theological Reflection
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Peer Review
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Practical Assignment
Unit 7: Using Preliminary Versions to Explore Potential Solutions
Unit Purpose
This unit equips Christian counselling therapists with the knowledge and insight to pilot early or preliminary psychopneumatic interventions (“Preliminary Solution Modeling”) within diverse pastoral and clinical contexts. It fosters an understanding of how experimental, spiritually guided counselling practices can evolve into proven models for holistic transformation using the P-E-D-A framework (Prayer, Envision, Develop, Apply).
Learning Outcomes
Learners will be able to:
1. Explain the concept and rationale of Preliminary Solution Modeling (PSM) within Psychopneumatic Centric Therapy.
2. Demonstrate understanding of how iterative, Spirit-led trials of interventions contribute to practical theological knowledge.
3. Evaluate the ethical and cultural considerations when testing spiritual-psychological interventions in South African and Commonwealth contexts.
4. Design and document early intervention prototypes (e.g., prayer methods, reframing exercises, narrative maps) informed by the WHO ICD-10-AM Pastoral Intervention Codings.
5. Reflect on the theological foundations of revelational knowledge and its transformation into practice within counselling processes.
Indicative Content / Knowledge Criteria
Learners should be able to:
● Define PSM and its purpose in the Psychopneumatic framework.
● Identify examples of preliminary interventions in various Christian counselling settings.
● Discuss how revelation evolves into revelational knowledge through iterative testing.
● Apply the WHO ICD-10-AM PIC to categorize pastoral acts such as prayer, worship, guidance, or ritual use.
● Examine case studies of contextualized spiritual innovation (e.g., Praise-Centred Reframing in trauma care).
● Analyse communal vs. individual healing dynamics within African and Commonwealth contexts.
● Evaluate how early-stage practices can be documented, peer-reviewed, and scaled for broader pastoral use.
Assessment Criteria
Learners must demonstrate the ability to:
1. Present a reasoned explanation of PSM and its alignment with biblical and psychological principles.
2. Design and document a prototype intervention integrating P-E-D-A stages and one or more WHO ICD-10-AM PIC.
3. Reflect on ethical, cultural, and theological considerations in implementing preliminary interventions.
4. Analyse and interpret feedback from help-seekers and peers to refine an intervention.
5. Present a written reflective report linking spiritual discernment, professional reasoning, and contextual relevance.
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Case Simulation
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Reflective Journal
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Group Discussion
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Practical Assignment
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Scripture Meditation Task
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Peer Evaluation
Unit 8: Tolerance for Embracing One’s Limitations
Unit Purpose
To equip the learner with theological, psychological, and spiritual insight into the principle of embracing one’s limitations as a form of strength and alignment with divine purpose. This unit aims to develop the learner’s ability to integrate the Psychopneumatic Centric Therapy (PCT) model—particularly its P-E-D-A framework—with biblical and psychological principles of humility, faith, and self-awareness in pastoral counselling.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit, the learner will be able to:
1. Explain the concept of human limitation from a biblical and psychopneumatic perspective.
2. Differentiate between failure and limitation in Christian counselling contexts.
3. Apply the P-E-D-A framework to help guide-seekers in accepting their limitations with grace.
4. Evaluate therapeutic processes that transform limitation into a source of empowerment.
5. Integrate WHO ICD-10-AM Pastoral Intervention Codes relevant to spiritual counselling that fosters tolerance, resilience, and grace.
Essential Embedded Knowledge / Core Content
● Biblical Foundation: Philippians 4:13; Romans 12:3; 1 Corinthians 15:10; Proverbs 23:7.
● Psychopneumatic Centric Therapy Principles: P-E-D-A (Prayer, Envision, Develop, Apply) framework.
● Distinction Between Failure and Limitation: Failure as formative; limitation as protective.
● Psychological Theories of Self-Acceptance: Cognitive reframing, resilience theory, and humility in therapeutic practice.
● Socio-Cultural Context: Navigating expectations in South African and Commonwealth societies (e.g., post-apartheid identity, colonial influence, multicultural tensions).
● Pastoral Applications: Using WHO ICD-10-AM Pastoral Codes such as (Spiritual Assessment), (Spiritual Counselling, Guidance or Education), and (Spiritual Support), etc.
Assessment Criteria
The learner must be able to:
1. Articulate the theological basis for embracing limitations in alignment with divine purpose.
2. Demonstrate through written or oral reflection how the P-E-D-A model facilitates the transformation of perceived weakness into spiritual strength.
3. Apply the WHO ICD-10-AM Pastoral Codes appropriately in mock or supervised counselling scenarios.
4. Analyse a case study where tolerance for limitation led to increased resilience and purpose.
5. Produce a reflective journal showing personal insights and scriptural integration regarding limitation, faith, and purpose.
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Activity 1
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Activity 2
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Activity 3
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Activity 4
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Reflection Task
Unit 9: “Exhibit Reasonable Constraint: Balancing Faith-Based Wisdom with Mental-Spiritual Discernment
Unit Purpose
This unit equips Christian counsellors and psychotherapists to integrate Scriptural wisdom and mental–spiritual discernment within therapeutic contexts. It develops the learner’s ability to apply Psychopneumatic Centric Therapy (PCT) principles with balanced spiritual authority, clinical awareness, and ethical responsibility. The focus is on discerning when and how to apply biblical truth without over-spiritualizing or underestimating psychological complexity.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, learners will be able to:
1. Demonstrate understanding of “reasonable constraint” in Christian psychotherapy and pastoral counselling practice.
2. Distinguish between spiritual discernment and psychological diagnosis in guiding therapeutic processes.
3. Apply the PCT P-E-D-A framework to integrate Scripture and evidence-based techniques in balanced ways.
4. Exhibit cultural, spiritual, and ethical sensitivity in multi-context Christian counselling.
5. Employ WHO ICD-10-AM Pastoral Intervention Codings to document and evaluate pastoral interventions responsibly.
Indicative Content / Knowledge Criteria
Learners should be able to:
● Define and describe the concept of reasonable constraint in Psychopneumatic counselling.
● Identify moments where spiritual intervention must yield to psychological support.
● Explain the role of discernment in integrating faith and therapy across cultures (e.g., South Africa, India, Jamaica, Canada, Nigeria).
● Demonstrate the proper use of ICD-10-AM PIC, such as:
○ IBN1824 (Spiritual Assessment)
○ IBN1869 (Spiritual Counselling, Guidance or Education)
○ IBN1915 (Spiritual Support)
○ IBN1916 (Allied Health Intervention - Spiritual Care)
● Reflect on how over-spiritualization can hinder healing or misrepresent Scriptural intent.
● Discuss the impact of culture, technology, and social dynamics on faith-based counselling delivery.
Assessment Criteria
Learners will be assessed on their ability to:
1. Theoretically explain and practically apply the concept of reasonable constraint using case studies.
2. Accurately select and justify WHO ICD-10-AM pastoral codes for specific help-seeker scenarios.
3. Apply biblical discernment to counselling cases without dismissing psychological complexity.
4. Demonstrate cultural awareness and Scriptural accuracy in diverse counselling environments.
5. Submit reflective journal entries showing evidence of balanced decision-making between faith and therapeutic technique.
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Case Study Analysis
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Guided Reflection
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Role Play Exercise
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Scripture & Science Debate
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Digital Ethics Simulation
Unit 10: The Role and Necessity of Psychopneumatic Centric Therapy (PCT) in 21st-Century Pastoral Counselling
Unit Purpose
This unit equips pastoral counsellors, Christian psychotherapists, and spiritual caregivers with the knowledge and cognitive skills to apply the Psychopneumatic Centric Therapy (PCT) model as a biblically aligned, psychologically sound, and contextually relevant framework for addressing psycho-spiritual distress in diverse, digital-age environments. It prepares learners to interpret, evaluate, and implement WHO ICD-10-AM Pastoral Intervention Codings within the PCT therapeutic process, ensuring theological integrity and professional competence.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this unit, learners should be able to:
1. Explain the purpose and theological rationale of Psychopneumatic Centric Therapy in modern pastoral counselling.
2. Analyse the concept of transformational thinking and its biblical basis in Romans 12:2 as applied in PCT.
3. Evaluate the limitations of traditional pastoral counselling approaches in addressing 21st-century psycho-spiritual challenges.
4. Integrate WHO ICD-10-AM Pastoral Intervention Codings within the PCT framework to ensure holistic care.
5. Demonstrate understanding of the P-E-D-A (Prayer, Envision, Develop, Apply) framework as a problem-solving model for Christian therapists.
6. Reflect critically on the ethical, cultural, and contextual demands of counselling within Commonwealth and African ministry settings.
Essential Embedded Knowledge / Core Content
Learners must demonstrate understanding of:
● The theological foundation of counselling as a redemptive act.
● Psychopneumatic Centric Therapy (PCT) as a biblically grounded therapeutic model.
● Transformational thinking and spiritual renewal in relation to Romans 12:2.
● The nature of psycho-spiritual distress (psychopneumases) and their clinical–spiritual implications.
● WHO ICD-10-AM Pastoral Intervention Codings as tools for documenting pastoral engagement.
● 21st-century counselling challenges: digital counselling ethics, multicultural sensitivity, and trauma-informed ministry.
● The role of PCT in uniting theology, psychology, and pastoral praxis.
Assessment Criteria
Learners will be assessed on their ability to:
1. Demonstrate a clear understanding of the theological and psychological foundations of PCT.
2. Interpret and apply WHO ICD-10-AM PICs in simulated pastoral counselling sessions.
3. Identify and critique gaps in traditional pastoral models when addressing psycho-spiritual complexity.
4. Develop a counselling plan using the PCT P-E-D-A model to respond to a given help-seeker case study.
5. Reflect on ethical considerations and personal growth as a Christian therapist working across cultural and digital spaces.
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Case Study Analysis
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Reflective Essay
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Role-Play Exercise
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Peer Discussion Forum
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Personal Reflection Log
Unit 11: Simplifying and Humanizing Through Transformational Thinking
Unit Purpose
To equip learners with the theoretical understanding and cognitive frameworks needed to apply transformational thinking in Christian counselling contexts. This unit integrates Psychopneumatic Centric Therapy’s (PCT) P-E-D-A framework with WHO ICD-10-AM Pastoral Intervention Codings, enabling learners to simplify complex pastoral challenges and humanize therapeutic practice through Spirit-led, biblically grounded, and psychologically informed problem-solving.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this module, the learner should be able to:
1. Explain the principles of transformational thinking as they relate to Christian psychotherapy and pastoral counselling.
2. Apply the P-E-D-A (Prayer, Envision, Develop, Apply) framework to simplify counselling interventions in diverse ministry and organizational settings.
3. Integrate WHO ICD-10-AM Pastoral Intervention Codings in identifying, documenting, and evaluating spiritual and psychosocial interventions.
4. Evaluate the role of digital engagement and contextual factors (cultural, social, and spiritual) in shaping transformative counselling conversations.
5. Demonstrate an ability to humanize the counselling process by balancing theological integrity with psychological sensitivity.
Assessment Criteria:
Learners will be assessed on their ability to:
1. Describe the relationship between transformational thinking and biblical renewal of the mind.
2. Demonstrate how to simplify complex counselling cases using the P-E-D-A framework.
3. Correctly apply WHO ICD-10-AM PICs in pastoral counselling reports.
4. Present a case study showing integration of spiritual discernment, digital tools, and PCT principles.
5. Reflect critically on how humanizing the counselling process leads to deeper healing outcomes.
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Case Analysis
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Digital Ministry Exercise
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Reflection Journal
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Group Dialogue
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Role-Play
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