Foundations of Care
Christ-Centered Training for Compassionate Caregiving
Equip yourself and your church to provide effective biblical care and counsel. Available in Self-Study and Group Study formats.
Course Overview
Discover how Foundations of Care can equip you with biblical principles and practical skills for compassionate caregiving.
What's Included
What you'll get when you enroll in Foundations of Care
11 Video Training Sessions
Eleven comprehensive video sessions covering essential biblical principles and practical caregiving skills.
Online User Dashboard
Access your personalized learning dashboard to track progress, manage your course materials, and monitor your completion status all in one convenient location.
Training Manual
A comprehensive 300+ page manual to help you apply God's Word through reflection exercises, case studies, and thought-provoking questions. (group study student manuals sold separately)
On-Demand, Lifetime Access
View the course anywhere, anytime, on any device. Lifetime access via your personal dashboard—revisit lessons whenever you need.
Learn at Your Own Pace
No rigid schedules or deadlines. Progress through the course at a speed that works for you, whether you prefer intensive study or gradual learning over time.
Certificate of Completion
Receive a beautifully designed certificate of completion upon finishing the course, suitable for framing and professional display.
Course Curriculum
Eleven comprehensive lessons covering biblical foundations and practical caregiving skills
Self-Study
Individual Learning
$249
The self-study version is tailored for individuals who want to learn about Christ-centered care with the flexibility to engage deeply, at their own pace.
Each video session covers essential biblical principles and practices for providing compassionate care and counsel.
With lifetime, on-demand access, you can revisit lessons anytime to reinforce your understanding and grow in your skills.
The included digital PDF manual offers reflection exercises, case studies, and thought-provoking questions to help you integrate what you learn, making this self-study course an ideal foundation for anyone called to care for others. A printed version of the manual can be purchased separately.
Group Study
Team Training
$449
Our Foundations of Care group study video course is designed for churches, small groups, and organizations to train a team of people to be equipped to provide effective care and counsel to those they serve.
The group study version provides the same video training sessions as the self-study version and includes extra material for participants to engage in group exercises and discussions.
The group study also includes a facilitator's manual for the leader of the group to aid in group discussions and interactions. Student manuals are sold separately.
*student manuals sold separately
Perfect for Churches
Learn from experienced professionals in biblical care and counseling.
Eric Scalise, PhD, currently serves as President and Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) with Hope for the Heart and is also the President of LIV Consulting, LLC. He is the former Senior Vice President for the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) and former Department Chair for Counseling Programs at Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Dr. Scalise earned his doctorate in Organizational Leadership, is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and a Credentialed Master Life Coach with 44 years of clinical and professional experience in the mental health field. He served six years on the Virginia Board of Counseling under two governors. Specialty areas include professional/pastoral stress and burnout, combat trauma and PTS/PTSD, marriage and family issues, grief and loss, addictions and recovery, leadership development, and lay counselor training.
As the son of a diplomat, Dr. Scalise was born in Nicosia, Cyprus, and has also lived and traveled extensively around the world. He is a published author (Addictions and Recovery Counseling and Lay Counseling: Equipping Christians for a Helping Ministry), adjunct professor at several universities, conference speaker, and frequently consults with organizations, clinicians, ministry leaders, and churches on a variety of issues.
Haley Scully, MA, is a speaker, author, and trainer and has been with Hope for the Heart since 2011. She currently serves as the Senior Vice President, Ministry Operations. She began her work in our onsite counseling programs and moved into international ministry where she has delivered training in over 30 countries.
She manages initiatives, develops partnerships, coordinates resources, and provides basic counseling, coaching, and care ministry training for church leaders and parachurch organizations around the world. She also co-hosts the popular podcast, Hope Talks, sharing practical insights on how to find hope in everyday challenges.
Haley earned her degree in Communications from Oklahoma State University and Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. She is passionate about connecting hurting hearts to hope in Christ and application of God's Word to their everyday lives.
Comprehensive 300+ Page Printed Course Manuals
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