What Do I Need to Know About Modular Intensive Training (M.I.T.)?

TIMBERLAKE BIBLICAL COUNSELING & TRAINING CENTER
The M.I.T. training at TBC&TC is a Modular Intensive Training format that will provide you the needed fundamentals of counseling training, while affording you a fluid format of training to contemplate and work through the specific counseling information in a timely manner. 
STEP #1   |   Application To Certifying Agency
​Make application to the certifying agency of choice to begin the process. Membership fees are typically about $100. 
ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED BIBLICAL COUNSELORS
Dr. Dale Johnson
816.282.2836
INTERNATIONAL ASSOC. OF
​ BIBLICAL COUNSELORS
Pastor Jeff Christiansen
877.583.3033
FELLOWSHIP OF
​ BIBLICAL COUNSELORS
Pastor Jeff COLON
716.759.0591
THE ADDICTION CONNECTION
Dr. Mark Shaw
859.371.7880
STEP #2   |   Complete M.I.T. Training Modules
Complete one M.I.T. training module every 30 days, beginning with M.I.T. 101. Each M.I.T. rental is active for 30 days and includes six or seven lectures in one of four categories: 
STEP #3   |   DOWNLOAD STUDENT RESOURCES 
Download the Student Handout (PDF file is available upon payment of the M.I.T. module)
STEP #4   |   TAKE NOTES THROUGHOUT THE LECTURE
Take notes from the lecture on the handout provided for submission to your training director. He will provide you proper feedback and give you class attendance credit. 
STEP #5   |  ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTATION
Download the additional Supplemental Forms PDF file using the same access code for the student handout. It will include a variety of forms and articles you need to read and to utilize as a future biblical counselor.

Direct any lecture questions to your own approved training director for clarity, or contact TBC&TC for supervision assistance – (434) 300-2789
STEP #6   |    CREATE AN ACTIVITY LOG   
Create an ACTIVITY LOG for documenting your training and counseling activity to certification. (Contact your director for specific details and preferences)
STEP #7   |   COMPLETE SUPPLEMENTAL TRAINING IN THE SELF-CONFRONTATION MANUAL
Complete the required BC supplemental training lessons from the Self-Confrontation Manual (purchase online at www.bcfministries.org) to use in between M.I.T. module lectures, as listed below: (Recommended: At least 50% of the SCM homework and devotions should be completed before moving to the next M.I.T. training module)
  • M.I.T. 101 requires Lessons 1 through 6 (Homework & devotions)
  • M.I.T. 102 requires Lessons 7 through 10, 12 & 13 (Homework & devotions)
  • M.I.T. 103 requires Lessons 11, 14 through 22 (Homework & devotions)
  • Note: A written confirmation email should be sent to your training director when your SCM homework is complete.
STEP #8   |   DOWNLOAD CERTIFYING AGENCY'S CHECKLIST  FOR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Download or review the certifying agencies checklist or syllabus for other reading and training requirements for certification.
STEP #9   |   MENTORSHIP & SUPERVISION
Contact your Training Center Director for mentorship and supervision direction and counsel.

Note: If you don’t have a specific referring director, you can contact TBC&TC for sponsorship and mentorship application:  mark@TBCcounseling.org