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Christian Counselling Course Graduate Testimonial – Jodi Grant

Graduate Testimonial Of Jodi Grant

Jodi Grant – aifc Graduate

aifc graduates answered a few questions about themselves, their experience studying at aifc and we also got to learn their plans for the future.

Graduate Name: Jodi Grant

Course Studied: 10134NAT Graduate Diploma of Counselling and Integrated Psychotherapy (Spiritual)

BELOW ARE SOME QUESTIONS WE ASKED JODI

What is the biggest personal change in yourself that you have noticed after doing this course?

Doing the Graduate Diploma has helped in understanding who I am, coming to terms with my identity and the purpose I was created for.

What is the biggest professional change that you have noticed in yourself after doing this course?

Professionally I have grown and become a leader in my community. Doing this course has helped to step into this role and embrace new and challenging situations with a confidence I’ve never previously experienced.

Have you obtained employment, volunteer work, or going into private practice from this course?

This year I was appointed the Pastoral Care Director at my church and have also taken on chaplaincy roles with the local Police as well as the Emergency Ministries.

What field do you hope to work in/special in?

Continuing in Pastoral Care and ministry as well as community work.

Are you planning on furthering your education, if so what course/ institution are you planning on doing this with?

Masters of Divinity with Australian College of Ministries

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