Christine E. Agaibi, M.A. (ABD) is a Doctoral Candidate (Ph.D.) in Counseling Psychology at The University of Akron. She is the current President of Ohio Women in Psychology (OWP) and Past Chair of the Ohio Psychological Association’s Graduate Student Executive Council (OPAGS 2009-2010). She completed her Pre-Doctoral Internship at the Ohio Psychology Internship, an American […]
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Instructor: Mona Hanna, MD Course Description: Our aging population is growing rapidly so that by the year 2025 it is estimated that the number of persons age 65 or over in the US will increase by more than 100%. Also chronic health problems are common in older adults and many normal changes of aging are […]
Instructor: Maggie Bishay, PsyD National Domestic Violence hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) Course Description: Gain a better understanding of the patterns of behavior of survivor and abusers Learn to communicate with a survivor Grow in verbiage Understand the types of abuse Recognize the warning signs Provide resources and strategies to seek and receiving help Educate to break the […]
Instructor: Mervet Nashed Messiha, MD. Board Certified Masters Christian Life Coaching Board Certified Advanced Diploma Christian Family and Marriage Counseling Board Certified Mental Health Coach Ophthalmologist Course Objectives: Equipping lay counselors as the first defense line confronting family members in trouble to well address and handle their troubles with safety and wisdom. Learning about when […]
Instructor: Hani Ashamalla, MD Course Description: Course Objectives: Required Text: On-Site Lesson Schedule: Readings Prior to Arrival: The Instructor will give an overview of the course and will emphasize the important points. Grading Scale: Test Schedule Percentage of Course Grade A= 90-100 B = 80-89 Below 80 will get certificate of attendance Course Requirements: […]
Instructor: Fr Boutros Samy Email: Course Description: 1- Introduction and definition of Homosexuality (Same Sex Attraction) 2- Causes of Same Sex Attraction 3- Healing Process & the Importance of Confession 4- How to be protective in our churches and families Course Objective: Required Text: 1- Reparative Therapy of Male Homosexuality: A New Clinical Approach by […]
Instructor: Mrs. Marguerite Rizk, M.A., Margo Rizk, M.A., Diploma, B.S., AACC. Individual; Marriage and Family Therapy E-mail: rizkmargo@gmail.com Phone: 412-793-1868 Course Description: An analysis of the anatomical, psychological, cultural, and religious aspects of a wide range of topics in the area of human sexuality. Emphasis is on the development of an understanding and appreciation of the role of […]
nstructors: Adel H Andraws, MA, LMHCA Course Description:This course provides an overview of the problem of addiction and how servants in the church can support individuals who suffer from this problem as well as their families. Required Text: Fisher, G.L. & Harrison, T.C. (2009) Substance Abuse: Information for School Counselors, Social Workers, Therapists, and Counselors […]
The FMP offers 22 courses as follows: Counseling 01: Counseling Theories & Psychotherapies Couseling 02: Family Systems Theories and Therapies Counseling 03: Newborn to Elementary: Development, Parenting & Counseling Counseling 04: Adolescents & College: Development, Parenting & Counseling Counseling 05: Parenting Coaching Counseling 06: Abnormal Psychology (DSM-V) Counseling 07: Addiction Counseling 08: Human Sexuality Counseling […]
Instructor: Ihab Istafanous, M.D Psychiatrist COURSE DESCRIPTION 1-STUDY THE DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA OF DSM-1V OF PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS, 2-DEVELOP THE ABILITY FOR THE DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS . THE STUDENTS WILL BE PROVIDED BY CLINICAL CASES IN WEEKLY BASIS . 3- OVERVIEW ON TREATMENT PLAN FOR EACH DISORDER, ANXIETY D/O, MOOD D/O EATING D/O, AND PERSONALITY D/O COURSE OBJECTIVES […]
Instructor: Christine E. Agaibi, M.A. (Ph.D. Candidate in Counseling Psychology) Email: cagaibi1@yahoo.com Course Description: Course Objectives: Requested Reading: 1- The Strength Switch: How The New Science of Strength-Based Parenting Can Help Your Child and Your Teen to Flourish By: Lea Waters ISBN-13: 978-1101983645 2- The Little Book of Child and Adolescent Development By: Karen […]
Instructor: Mona Hanna, MD E-mail: mhhanna@gmail.com Required Text: Supplemental Text: Course Description: Course Objectives: Course Requirements:PAPERS & EXAMS: Grading Scale: A+ = 96-100 A- = 90-95 B = 80-89 Below 80 will get a certificate of attendance
INSTRUCTOR: Sister Youanna, MD Course Description: It surveys the major concepts and practices of the contemporary therapeutic systems. The course aims to teach students to select wisely from various theories and techniques and to begin to develop a personal style of counseling. It also gives a Biblical perspective on human nature and how to integrate […]
“Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock” 1 Peter 5:2-3 Lead by example. Follow the FMP code of ethics. The FMP syllabus of the […]
FOR LAY CHRISTIAN HELPERS Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law. For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not bear false witness,” “You shall not covet,” and if there is any other commandment, […]
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Dear Perspective Student, Once you finish your application, submit all required recommendation letters, and pass the interview successfully, the FMP Student Affairs Committee will send you a “Welcome Letter” confirming that you have been approved to join the FMP. In order to join the FMP Yahoo Group, please do the following steps: Please go to […]
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Program Registration will be open until 12/31/2021. Semester Registration is open until 1/04/2022 at 11:59 PM EST. Registration will close after 01/05/2022. The Spring Semester (January 14-16, 2022), the lectures will be onsite. The Family Ministry Program (FMP) is a two-year distance-learning-program in which students have 22 courses. Each year consists of three semesters. Each semester […]
Program Registration will be open until 12/31/2021. Semester Registration will close on 01/04/2022 The Family Ministry Program (FMP) is a two-year distance-learning-program in which students have 22 courses. Each year consists of three semesters. Each semester is made of onsite session held at St. Stephen Christian Retreat & Conference Center, in Titusville, Florida followed by […]
Semester Semester Time On-Site Semester Breaks Spring 2019 1/25 – 4/26 1/25 – 1/28 4/27 – 5/23 Summer 2019 5/24 – 8/23 5/24 – 5/27 8/24 – 8/29 Fall 2019 8/30 – 11/29 8/30 – 9/2 11/30/19 – 1/23/20 Spring 2020 1/24 – 4/24 1/24 – 1/26 4/25 – 5/21 Summer 2020 5/22 – 8/21 […]
As the Coptic Diaspora continues to grow throughout North America, the calling for more laymen and laywoman to serve as trained Christian counselors can be heard louder then ever before. Marital trouble, drug addiction, social pressure… the issues continue to deepen without bounds within our communities. Clergy desperately need to be reinforced with humble Christian […]
As the Coptic Diaspora continues to grow throughout North America, the calling for more laymen and laywoman to serve as trained Christian counselors can be heard louder then ever before. Marital trouble, drug addiction, social pressure… the issues continue to deepen without bounds within our communities. Clergy desperately need to be reinforced with humble Christian […]
President of the FMP: Bishop Youssef, MD, PhD, Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States, Chief Executive Officer and overseer of the FMP operations Leader / Overseer of the FMP: Fr. Suriel Costandi Academic Affairs Committee (AAC): The AAC is in charge of the curriculum management, policies and procedures, and planning […]
A Message from H.G. Bishop Youssef about the Family Ministry Program
Academic Affairs Committee (AAC): Sally Helmy (561) 212-8638 fmp.academicaffairs@suscopts.org Student Affairs Committee (SAC): Nahed Georgy (407) 951-2023 fmp.studentaffairs@suscopts.org
My Beloved Family, Sisters & Brothers in ChristMay the knowledge and peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. The Southern Diocese remains committed to equipping those called to the ministry of God’s children. Our Christian community continues to experience more and more issues (drug addiction, marital issues, etc.), and the Church sees the […]