Richmont is opening a portion of this course in Innovative Leadership Dynamics to Richmont alumni and the surrounding community for Continuing Education Credit. This event is not sponsored by the alumni association and does not fall under the benefits of founding membership status.
When: March 16 from 9:00am-12:00pm
Where: Richmont Graduate University, Atlanta Campus
Presenter: Gary R. Collins, PhD, Clinical Psychologist and ICF Certified Life Coach (PCC)
Gary R. Collins is a licensed clinical psychologist with a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Purdue University. A graduate of the Institute for Life Coach Training (ILCT), he has ICF certification as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC). Gary is the author of about 200 articles and almost 60 books, translated into 18 or 20 languages. These books include The Biblical Basis of Christian Counseling, his classic textbook, Christian Counseling: A Comprehensive Guide, (now with a third revised and expanded edition), The Christian Counseling Casebook, and a textbook on coaching, Christian Coaching: Helping Others Turn Potential into Reality (second revised and expanded edition).
Gary Collins grew up in Canada and later built psychology and counseling departments at three academic institutions. He served for twenty years as professor of psychology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and for over fifteen as visiting Distinguished Professor at Regent University. Gary cofounded the American Association of Christian Counselors and was president as it grew to more than 15,000 members. He also founded and for eight years edited Christian Counseling Today magazine and was general editor of all 42 professional books published in the “Christian Counseling Resources,” and “Contemporary Christian Counseling” series with Word publishers. He has traveled (by invitation) overseas and within North America to speak on contemporary leadership, coaching, trends in Christian counseling, and related issues. He is committed to equipping and empowering next generation and emergent leaders through coaching, mentoring and teaching. Almost since the school began, Gary Collins has served as adjunct Distinguished Professor of Leadership and Counseling at Richmont Graduate University in Atlanta, Georgia. He and his wife Julie live in a suburb of Chicago.
Topic: Like the cultures in which we live, serve, and build careers, leadership is undergoing continual change. Quickly passing are the days when leaders most often set goals and visions for their followers, then expected others to passively follow the directions, commands, and expectations of the person or persons in charge. This seminar will begin with an overview of contemporary approaches to leadership including:
Following this overview, the major focus will be on mentoring as a form of innovative leadership, especially with young professionals and millennials. Topics include:
Learning Objectives: As a result of this seminar, participants will be able to:
Target Audience: Professional Counselors, Psychologists, Pastors and other Ministry Professionals.
Note: Attendees are required to attend all 3 hours to receive CE credit for this event. Space is limited. Please register early to reserve your spot. Attendees will be admitted to this seminar on a first come, first serve basis.
Registration: Click HERE!
Please direct your questions regarding this seminar to Martha Busby at mbusby@richmont.edu or 404.835.6121.
Full refunds will only be issued if requested prior to March 9th.
Richmont Graduate University has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 4534. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identifited. RGU is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Richmont Graduate University is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Richmont Graduate University maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
