We Are The

Christian Psychology Institute
Our goal is to enrich and train people in psychology and therapy centered on Christ.

Whether you’re a practitioner, academic, or ministry leader, please join us in re-envisioning these activities within a Christian worldview, with the help of Scripture, the Christian tradition(s), and the best psychological theory, evidence base, and therapeutic practices from around the world.

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We Are The

CHRISTIAN PSYCHOLOGY INSTITUTE
Our goal is to enrich and train people in psychology and therapy centered on Christ.

Whether you’re a practitioner, academic, or ministry leader, please join us in re-envisioning these activities within a Christian worldview, with the help of Scripture, the Christian tradition(s), and the best psychological theory, evidence base, and therapeutic practices from around the world.

LEARN MORE ABOUT CPI

Upcoming

EVENTS & COURSES

September 4-8, 2025

Live Online CCT Intensive I
Introduction to Christ-Centered Therapy: CCT Basics, Establishing a Safe Haven, and Becoming Oneself in Christ

This five-day intensive introduces therapists to the foundational framework and practices of Christ-Centered Therapy (CCT), emphasizing personal renewal and practical application.

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September 4-8, 2025

Live Online CCT Intensive I
Introduction to Christ-Centered Therapy: CCT Basics, Establishing a Safe Haven, and Becoming Oneself in Christ

This five-day intensive introduces therapists to the foundational framework and practices of Christ-Centered Therapy (CCT), emphasizing personal renewal and practical application.

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October 10-11, 2025

Live Online Course
Human Nature and Christian Healing and Formation: A Christian Worldview Framework for CCT

Drawing from Foundations for Soul Care, this two-day course introduces a distinctly Christian framework for understanding the nature of persons, the roots of psychopathology, and the process of healing and formation. 

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October 10-11, 2025

Live Online Course
Human Nature and Christian Healing and Formation: A Christian Worldview Framework for CCT

Drawing from Foundations for Soul Care, this two-day course introduces a distinctly Christian framework for understanding the nature of persons, the roots of psychopathology, and the process of healing and formation. 

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Fridays, October 24 - November 21, 2025

Live Online CCT Intensive II
Increasing Competence in Christ-Centered Therapy: Story-Work and Redemptive Transformation

Building on the core CCT skills and practices presented in Level 1 training, this intensive focuses on story-work, based on a Christian’s union with Christ and his story.

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Fridays, October 24 - November 21, 2025

Live Online CCT Intensive II
Increasing Competence in Christ-Centered Therapy: Story-Work and Redemptive Transformation

Building on the core CCT skills and practices presented in Level 1 training, this intensive focuses on story-work, based on a Christian’s union with Christ and his story.

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OUR MISSION

Promoting psychology and therapy with Christ at the center.

WHO WE ARE

A training center and think tank equipping this generation of Christian therapists, psychologists, and ministers.

WHAT WE OFFER

Online Courses  |  Therapy & Counseling Resources  |  Counseling, Consultation & Supervision  |  A Credentialing Pathway in Christ-centered Therapy  |  And More

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CREDENTIAL

Advance your formation as a Christian therapist or counselor by pursuing a credential in Christ-Centered Therapy through CPI. Courses and intensives are now open for registration.

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OUR WORK

CPI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your tax-deductible donations help us train more Christ-centered caregivers and expand the reach of Christian psychology.

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RESOURCES

Explore our curated collection of articles, podcasts, interviews, and videos on Christian psychology. Stay current with the latest insights and thought leadership in the field.

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CPI BLOG
Oct152025
CPI Blog

Casting Your Cares on the Lord

By Michael Strating, PhD Take a moment to ask yourself: what burdens am I carrying with me today? Imagine that each of these burdens is a rock or a heavy weight that you are carrying around in a backpack on your shoulders, weighing you down. Some of us have more burdens or heavier burdens than others, but we all carry concerns, fears, and anxieties of various kinds. This is our human condition in a post-Fall world.

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