Coaching and Mentoring – ILM Level 5 & 7

ILM Level 5 - Diploma & Certificate in Effective Coaching and Mentoring

This programme aims to equip participants with effective coaching and mentoring methods.
They will gain a better understanding of the differences between coaching and mentoring, and their significance in the development of individuals and organisations.

For more information about ILM Level 5, please visit:
abilita.solutions/decm5-sibd-bss

 

ILM Level 7 - Diploma in Coaching Supervision

ILM Level 7 aims to equip professional coaches with the supervision skills and knowledge needed to carry out their roles as confident and competent coaching supervisors. This programme is ideal for those seeking to develop their expertise in internal or external supervision of strategic, leadership, business or management coaching within an organisation.

For more information about ILM Level 7, please visit:
abilita.solutions/cosu7-sibd-bss

JOIN OUR OPEN DAY
24 April 2024, Wednesday
08.00 PM–09.00 PM (GMT+8)

*Special Discount is available when you register with us. Detailed programme pricing will be presented on the Open Day

Co-Organised by:
Sower Institute For Biblical Discipleship and Abilita

PROGRAMME TRAINERS

Yong Guang Teh, MD, MA, FInstLM | Programme Director & Principal Trainer
Yong Guang is an educator who is deeply passionate about helping leaders all around the world thrive. He currently holds senior leadership positions in academic, healthcare and non-profit organisations. Also, he has spearheaded international education initiatives for communities in Africa and Malaysia. In line with his passion, he is experienced in coaching and mentoring leaders to overcome significant adversity and attain personal growth.

Professionally, Yong Guang is a clinical radiologist who leads medical imaging teams at a busy children’s hospital that serves a diverse population of 1.2 million kids. He holds Master’s degrees in Organizational Leadership (York, NE, USA) and Counselling (both with distinction). He is qualified by the British and European Psychological Societies to administer psychometric instruments for learning and development. Yong Guang is a Fellow of the Institute of Leadership & Management (UK).

Horng Yuan Saw, PhD | Registrar & Senior Trainer
Horng has served in more than 10 organisations in Malaysia, South Korea, and New Zealand for the past 20 years, which included universities, research institutes, faith-based and non-profit organisations, and community trusts. He has experience working with more than 20 leaders of different nationalities, engaged business stakeholders and partners, and provided leadership and training to people of different professions and age groups. He has delivered sessions and spoken in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, the Philippines, China, New Zealand, and Australia.

Horng holds a PhD (Massey University, NZ), MEng and BEng (Universiti Malaysia Sabah), Diploma in Christian Ministries (Alphacrucis College), and a Dale Carnegie Training professional certificate.


ChatGPT in Education: Fostering Responsible Engagement for Children and Youth

Synopsis:

In today's educational landscape, an increasing number of young learners are embracing generative AI technologies, such as ChatGPT, to enhance their learning experiences and academic endeavours. While this technology presents significant potential for learning, it also carries the risk of being utilized in ways that may hinder critical understanding, and risks for potential bias, misinformation, and plagiarism. This workshop seeks to familiarize concerned adults with this cutting-edge technology through a lens of critical engagement. By doing so, we aim to equip parents, educators, and mentors with the knowledge and tools needed to guide our children and youth in effectively navigating the complexities of the digital age. Join us in this exploration of how ChatGPT can be harnessed for responsible and enriching educational experiences.

Learning Objectives:

  • The Potential of ChatGPT to enhance learning and wellbeing
  • Identifying Risks of this new Technology
  • Cultivating Critical Thinking and Digital Literacy to Mitigate Risks
  • Nurturing Ethical and Thoughtful Engagement

Who Should Attend:

  • Parents and Guardians
  • Teachers and Educators
  • Youth Mentors and Coaches
  • Mental Health Professionals working with youth
  • Education Policy Makers and Administrators


DATE: Saturday, 28 October 2023
TIME: 1pm–4pm
VENUE: Asian Pastoral Institute, 20 Aljunied Road, Singapore 389805
FEE: $40

(Registration closes 27 October 2023)

 

For enquiries, you may call Sam Leow at 6304 3782 or email sowerinstitute@biblesociety.sg

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Facilitators

Mr Lim Cheng Yong
MPsy (Clinical), MA (Pastoral Studies), BPsy (Hons), BSc, PGDip (Education)

Cheng Yong works as a clinical psychologist with a local hospital after serving as an educator in the local education system for the past 30 years. In his clinical training, he worked with patients with anxiety, depression, and those coping with grief from loss, amongst other mental health conditions. His primary psychotherapy modalities are Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. He is also a graduate of the Asian Pastoral Institute, equipped with both practical and Biblical foundations to provide holistic pastoral care to those he leads in his church house group community.

Dr Matthew Lim
DClinPsy, DPhil (Psychiatry), BSocSc (Hons)

Matthew has worked in inpatient and outpatient psychology services in London and Singapore and has over five years of experience supervising clinical psychology trainees. He serves as a lecturer in clinical psychology at a local university and has successfully published several academic papers in international peer-reviewed journals. He is a registered practitioner psychologist and clinical supervisor with the Singapore Psychological Society.


Trauma Informed Care

ABOUT THE SESSION

Join us for an informative discussion on trauma and its profound effects on both adults and children. Whether stemming from single events or prolonged experiences, trauma can leave individuals grappling with intense fear, helplessness, or horror, while also manifesting in physical symptoms like anxiety, anger, and difficulty concentrating.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

This seminar delves into the societal repercussions of trauma, pathways to healing, and how we can integrate Biblical principles with mental health practices to bring hope to those affected by trauma.

Questions to be addressed include:

  • How to recognise trauma
  • How to become a safe listener
  • How trauma impacts the brain and body
  • How to help victims of trauma find healing

 

DATE AND TIME:
Saturday, 13 April 2024 at 10am–1pm

VENUE:
Bible House, 7 Armenian Street S179932

 

ADMISSION FEE: $20

For enquiries, please contact Sam Leow at 6304 3782 or email sowerinstitute@biblesociety.sg

Follow us on social media:
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About the Facilitator

Nancy Writebol

Nancy Writebol is a SIM Global Coordinator for Trauma Healing and a Healing Master Facilitator certified by Trauma Healing Institute. She is also ministering with Serving in Mission (SIM) in the US alongside her husband, David.


otLIVE for Children

TEACHING THE BIG PICTURE OF THE OLD TESTAMENT

This session will equip Sunday School teachers, children ministers, or any lay persons to facilitate a fun and engaging event for children that brings the Old Testament to life. Children can gain fresh insights of the significant events in the Old Testament, key figures, and storyline, making it more relevant to their daily lives.

DATES AND TIME:
Saturday, 16 September 2023 at 10.00AM–5.00PM

VENUE:
7 Armenian Street, Bible House S179932

COST: $40
*Cost includes materials, snacks and lunch

For enquiries, you may call Sam Leow at 6304 3782 or email sowerinstitute@biblesociety.sg

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About the Facilitator

Rev Nicholas Choo

Rev Choo is a highly sought-after speaker and trainer in various organisations. He holds a B.A. in Psychology from Trent University and a   M.Th at Ontario Theological Seminary in Canada. He specialises in Walk Thru the Bible programmes, such as Kids in the Book.


ntLIVE for Adults

TEACHING THE BIG PICTURE OF THE NEW TESTAMENT

Is your congregation aware of the complete origin story of the Church, including what happened during the 400-year gap between the Old and New Testaments? A certified ntLIVE instructor will deliver an engaging event, teaching the New Testament’s significant events, key figures, and storyline, providing a comprehensive understanding for attendees, while connecting familiar stories in a new light.

DATES AND TIME:
Saturday, 26 August 2023 at 9.00AM–5.30PM

VENUE:
7 Armenian Street, Bible House S179932

COST: $40
*Cost includes materials, snacks and lunch

For enquiries, you may call Sam Leow at 6304 3782 or email sowerinstitute@biblesociety.sg

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About the Facilitator

Rev Dr Peter Poon

Rev Poon has been involved in Walk thru the Bible Ministry since 1988. Rev Poon has also served in four Presbyterian churches starting from 1981, but is currently retired from fulltime pastoral ministry. He is passionate about teaching and training, as well as coaching and mentoring emerging leaders.


Trauma Healing 2023 – Retooling

Sower Institute for Biblical Discipleship, in partnership with Trauma Healing Institute (THI), aims to provide leadership and services to churches and organisations using God’s word to bring healing and restoration to trauma survivors.

THI’s trauma healing programme provides basic mental health concepts with a biblical framework, using Scripture passages and composite real-life stories to help traumatised people connect the teaching with their circumstances.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

At this retooling session, participants learn the key differences between the 2019 and this 2023 version.  Participants will also be retooled in current logistics.

 

ABOUT THE SESSION

The proven model of the Trauma Healing Institute uses applied Scripture and mental health principles to address spiritual and emotional wounds caused by trauma of war, violence, natural disasters, and abuse. The book Healing the Wounds of Trauma: How the Church Can Help has been translated and taught in over 100 countries with more than 194 language groups in Africa, Asia, the Pacific, and the Americas.

Questions that will be addressed are:

  • What are the key differences between the 2019 and this 2023 version
  • Can I get a pdf of the materials?
  • What training do I need to use the revision?
  • When will the supporting materials (i.e. report forms, checklists, Bibles verses download, etc.) be made available on the THI facilitator website?
  • Are the lessons numbered differently?
  • When will the revised materials be translated into other languages?

 

DATES AND TIME: 12 August 2023 at 9AM–4PM

VENUE: 7 Armenian Street, Bible House S179932

COST: $80
*Cost includes materials, snacks and lunch

For enquiries, you may call Sam Leow at 6304 3782 or email sowerinstitute@biblesociety.sg

Follow us on social media:
Facebook and Instagram @sowerinstitute

About the Facilitator

Nancy Writebol

Appointed as SIM Global Coordinator for Trauma Healing, Nancy Writebol is a Trauma Healing Master Facilitator, certified by Trauma Healing Institute. Together with her husband, David, they are ministering with Serving in Mission (SIM) in the US.


Trauma and Recovery: Biblical Principles and Biblical Practices

Join us for an informative time as we discuss trauma and its effects in adults and children. Although news reports and discussions tend to focus on war, abused children, domestic violence, suicide, and natural disasters, trauma can also be caused by a single event, a prolonged event, or repeated events. It overwhelms us with intense fear, helplessness, or horror. Trauma physically affects the brain and the body, causing anxiety, anger, and the inability to concentrate. Victims have problems remembering, trusting, and forming relationships. We will look at the long-term impacts of trauma on society and pathways to recovery, as we consider integrating Biblical principles and best mental health practices to bring hope into a hurting world.

Course Take-Away:

  • What is Trauma?
  • The 3 Principles of Well-being for Adults and Children
  • Trauma and the Brain
  • Long-term Impact of Trauma

FREE ADMISSION

Date and Time: 24 October 2022 (Monday) - 10am - 12pm
Venue: 7 Armenian St, Bible House S179932

Nancy Writebol

Nancy Writebol is a Trauma Healing Master Facilitator. Through Trauma Healing Institute, she is appointed as SIM Global Coordinator for Trauma Healing. Together with her husband, David, they are ministering with Serving in Mission (SIM) in Liberia.


Trauma Healing 2024 – Advanced Equipping Session

Sower Institute for Biblical Discipleship, in partnership with Trauma Healing Institute (THI), aims to provide leadership and services to churches and organisations using God’s word to bring healing and restoration to trauma survivors.
THI’s trauma healing programme provides basic mental health concepts with a biblical framework, using Scripture passages and composite real-life stories to help traumatised people connect the teaching with their circumstances.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Participants must have already attended an initial equipping session and co-led or led at least two healing groups (or equivalent activities) and submitted their reports.

 

ABOUT THE SESSION

This session, the second of two seminars, continues the equipping process for facilitators in Bible-based Trauma Healing using the book Healing the Wounds of Trauma: How the Church Can Help and its associated programme model.

This proven approach uses applied Scripture and some of the best mental health principles to address spiritual and emotional wounds caused by trauma of war, ethnic conflicts, natural disasters, car accidents, abuse, and similar events. The book has been translated and taught in over 100 countries with more than 194 language groups in Africa, Asia, the Pacific, and the Americas.

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

This advanced session hones the skills acquired at the initial session and during the practicum.

By the end of this session:
Trainees should be better able to solve programme issues arising in trauma healing as they carry out their ministries. They should also be able to understand the materials completely and clearly, and teach them in a participatory way. Participants who have the necessary competencies will be certified as training facilitators or healing group facilitators at the end of the advanced session.

 

DATES AND TIME: 16–19 April 2024 at 9am–5pm

VENUE: Bible House, 7 Armenian Street S179932

 

FEE*

$380 (Early bird price until 10 March 2024)

$450 (From 11 March 2024)

*Fee includes materials, snacks, and lunch

Upon registering, please:

1. Send reports to Sam Leow (samuel.leow@biblesociety.sg) detailing at least 2 (two) healing groups conducted in the last 3 years

2. Wait for registration confirmation before proceeding to make payment for the course

*Registration closes 8 April 2024

About the Facilitator

Nancy Writebol

Nancy Writebol is a SIM Global Coordinator for Trauma Healing and a Healing Master Facilitator certified by Trauma Healing Institute. She is also ministering with Serving in Mission (SIM) in the US alongside her husband, David.

Co-Facilitators

Belinda Ng, Carol Lim and Shannon Chan


Trauma Healing 2024 – Initial Equipping Session

Sower Institute for Biblical Discipleship, in partnership with Trauma Healing Institute (THI), aims to provide leadership and services to churches and organisations using God’s Word to bring healing and restoration to trauma survivors.

THI’s trauma healing programme provides basic mental health concepts with a biblical framework, using Scripture passages and composite real-life stories to help traumatised people connect the teaching with their circumstances.

 

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME MODEL

The proven model of the Trauma Healing Institute uses applied Scripture and mental health principles to address spiritual and emotional wounds caused by trauma of war, violence, natural disasters, and abuse.

ABOUT THE SESSION

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

In this initial equipping session, participants will:

  • Learn basic Biblical and mental health principles related to trauma care
  • Explore if they themselves are carrying any wounds of trauma or loss and bring those to Christ for healing
  • Learn how to lead groups in a participatory way
  • Learn the programme model
  • Develop plans to use what they have learned in their community

 

Trauma healing facilitators aim to “do no harm” to those they help. To this end, participants are evaluated during the equipping session through simple test designed to assess mastery of the content. There will also be a short practice facilitation exercise which includes feedback on facilitators’ strengths, and suggestions to address areas that need improvement.

This initial equipping session is followed by a 6-to-9-month practicum in which apprentice facilitators teach the core lessons or more at least twice. The training process is completed with an advanced equipping session.

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This session is open to laypeople and clergy, including mental health professionals, social justice advocates, NGO workers, mission workers, and others.

Necessary qualifications include:

  • Able to communicate in English
  • Able to attend the entire session
  • At least 18 years old
  • Committed to helping trauma survivors

 

DATES AND TIME: 22–26 April 2024 at 9am–5pm

VENUE: Bible House, 7 Armenian Street S179932

 

FEE*

$380 (Early bird price until 16 March 2024)

$450 (From 17 March 2024)

*Fee includes materials, snacks, and lunch

Please note: Please download Statement of Support Here, and send the document to Sam Leow (samuel.leow@biblesociety.sg). Every participant must provide an endorsement note from their respective church pastor or organisational leader to participate in this training. *Registration closes 15 April 2024

For enquiries, please contact Sam Leow at 6304 3782 or email  sowerinstitute@biblesociety.sg

Follow us on social media:
Facebook and Instagram @sowerinstitute

 

About the Facilitator

Nancy Writebol

Nancy Writebol is a SIM Global Coordinator for Trauma Healing and a Healing Master Facilitator certified by Trauma Healing Institute. She is also ministering with Serving in Mission (SIM) in the US alongside her husband, David.

Co-Facilitators

Belinda Ng, Carol Lim and Shannon Chan