Restoring Relationship Systems - RRS
Overview:
Restoring Relationship Systems is like a compass designed to integrate biblical truth and enhance an individual’s ability to reflect Christ in their relationships. The course seeks to give students an overview of the development of Relationship Systems theory and practical skills for personal growth and ministry to others. The theme verse is Colossians 3:12-17.
Course Topics Include:
Bowen Family of Origin, Structural, Strategic, Post-Modern ways of ministry to individuals, couples, and families, Attachment, Gottman Research, Emotional Focused Therapy, Trauma and Poly Vagel ministry, Play Therapy with children and teens.
“In you all the families of the earth will be blessed.” Genesis 12:3
Dates: 28. Sept. - 20. Dec. 2025
Course Number: FAM 328
Language: English
U of N credits: 12
On Location Fee: 2990.- Swiss francs
(2nd world: 2290.-)
(3rd world: 1990.-)
Online Fee: 600.- Swiss francs
(2nd world: 400.-)
(3rd world: 200.-)
Nation categories are set according to the UofN Nation category list
1/3 of the school fees are due upon acceptance to the school. The rest upon arrival/ at the beginning of the school.
Outreach Phase Fee: max. 2500 Swiss Francs plus airfare (all depending on location)
Registration Fee: None
Prerequisites: DTS, FMS or FCM or AFS
We invite you to trust that God will also be faithful to provide for you as you apply for our 2024 RRS?
"God is able to supply all your needs according to HIS riches in glory by Jesus Christ" Philippians 4:19
The Restoring Relationship Systems Course has a four-fold purpose that will help:
Raise-up Christian family counselors who can effectively minister to individuals, couples, and families in the nations.
Repair the “breach” caused by dysfunction in the family.
Restore biblical foundations in society that will effectively meet the challenges of modern day life in the family, at work, in the church, and culture.
Introduces students to effective and unique interventions that can make a significant difference in family relationships
The overall aims of the School
To provide students with a knowledge of systemic counseling theory and skills from a Christian perspective
To provide Christian Counselors with the necessary understanding, skills, and spiritual maturity to help reach, restore, and equip those in need in sensitive, caring, and practical ways by using different systemic approaches and therapeutic interventions
To provide students with opportunities for continuing personal, professional, and spiritual growth.
Topics Include:
Family Systemic thinking & theory - from individual to interpersonal
Biblical worldview of marriage & family
Systemic work with individuals
The family life cycle, transitions, & change
Family coordination through communication
Emotions, attachments, & systems
Different integrative models of family counseling & therapy
Reflecting teams and process
Assessment skills & interventions that help facilitate recovery from: addictions, eating disorders, abuse, violence, loss, boundary, gender and sexuality issues.Credits:
Twenty-two to twenty-four (22-24) semester-equivalent credits will be earned upon successful completion of the Restoring Relationship Systems School (FAM 328) and field assignment (FAM 329). These credits may be applied to a U of N degree program.