Eagles Rest Counseling

04/04/2026

Sunday is coming...Praying you all have a blessed Easter celebrating the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ!

Holy Saturday feels quiet. But quiet doesn't mean God is absent. It's the space between what was and what he is about to do, the pause before the breakthrough you can't see coming yet.

"Be still, and know that I am God." — Psalm 46:10

If today feels slow or uncertain, don't rush past it. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is sit in the waiting and trust that God is working even when you can't feel it.

Sunday is coming. The resurrection is closer than you think.

What are you trusting God with in this season of waiting? 🖤

04/01/2026

I am excited to share an important update regarding Eagles Rest Counseling Training Center and our 2026–2027 learning pathways. Click here to take you directly to my website: https://eaglesrestcounseling.com/eagles-rest-counseling-training-center/

After thoughtful planning and prayer, we are transitioning to a flexible training model that allows students to begin their journey at any time while still experiencing meaningful mentorship and community.

Begin Immediately - Integrate Monthly - Advance Intentionally

Beginning April 1, 2026, students may enroll in our interactive online self-study courses at any time. These courses allow you to move at your own pace while building a strong foundation in pastoral counseling. Attached is the enrollment form to get started. Click here to review the Prospective Student Packet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EThaGgUyMo4JrOujqojbPb2KO5JVSOb6/view?usp=drive_link

In addition to self-study enrollment, we will offer:

• A 11-week Hybrid Creation Therapy Cohort (August 27, 2026–November 5, 2026, Thursdays 6-8pm CST)
A guided, community-based experience combining live instruction and online learning. Signing up for Creation Therapy Cohort with Eagles Rest Counseling Training Center will immediately save you $600. Creation Therapy replaces 3 courses that are offered if you were to choose to study independently.

• A 4-week Specialized Intensive (March 2027, Thursdays 6-8pm CST)
Designed for students ready to deepen skill, authority, and integration. The focus will be the Advance Course, Quality, Ethics, and Legal Issues in Christian Counseling along with exclusive leadership training. The setting is also a guided, community-based experience combining live instruction and online learning.

Bonus: All enrolled students and alumni will also have access to a monthly live mentorship and integration zoom call. This ensures that even self-paced learners remain connected, supported, and equipped. (Calls will be held first Thursday of each month from 6-8pm CST, dates TBD.)

Eagles Rest Counseling Training Center is nationally aligned with National Christian Counselors Association while offering personalized mentorship and faith-based leadership formation. Our aim is not simply certification—but preparation, integrity, and spiritual maturity in the counseling call.

If you are considering beginning your training, you may now explore the open enrollment pathway and start immediately.

If you are interested in the 11-week hybrid cohort, applications will open June 1, 2026.

If you would like to schedule a brief call to discuss your best next step, simply reply to this email and we will arrange a time.

It would be an honor to walk with you in this calling.

Eagles Rest Counseling Training Center provides pastoral counseling training that is nationally aligned with National Christian Counselors Association. We

02/02/2026

Sharing this mindfulness calendar. It's always helpful to be mindful of your thoughts. Are your thoughts where they need to be? Is your what your body trying to tell you something? Are your emotions out of control? Stop, listen, and take note. Be mindful! Added bonus - Be mindful of Jesus Christ and the LOVE He has for you!!❤️❤️

01/19/2026

Now Enrolling: 2026 Creation Therapy Training – Reserve Your Spot Today!

I hope this message finds you well. I’m excited to share that enrollment is now open for our 2026 Pastoral Counseling training sessions. Continue reading for important due dates.
The next in person/hybrid course – Creation Therapy – will be offered in Quarter 1, running from January 29 to March 26, 2026. This nine-week course meets on Thursdays 6:00-8:00p.m. (CST).
If you would like to secure a seat for Creation Therapy offered January 29 –March 26, 2026 on Thursdays 6:00-8:00p.m. (CST) —or discuss other courses and dates—simply reply to this email with your area of interest. We’ll guide you through the next steps.
Due Dates for Upcoming Creation Therapy
NLT Thursday, January 22, 2026 - Enrollment Agreement and $100 Application Fee
NLT Thursday, January 22, 2026 - Course Material - Creation Therapy Textbook $300 (You will save $600 by enrolling in Creation Therapy directly through Eagles Rest Counseling Training Center.)
I look forward to supporting your calling and equipping you for impactful ministry and counseling service in the years ahead.
With appreciation,
Deanna Fullerton, M.A.
Pastoral Counselor
Director, Eagles Rest Counseling Training Center
deanna@eaglesrestcounseling.com
(615) 235-7035
https://eaglesrestcounseling.com/training-center/
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01/07/2026

Now Enrolling: 2026 Creation Therapy Training – Reserve Your Spot Today!

Happy New Year!

I hope this message finds you well. I’m excited to share that enrollment is now open for our 2026 Pastoral Counseling training sessions. Continue reading for important due dates.

The next in person/hybrid course – Creation Therapy – will be offered in Quarter 1, running from January 29 to March 26, 2026. This nine-week course meets on Thursdays 6:00-8:00p.m. (CST).

If you would like to secure a seat for Creation Therapy offered January 29 –March 26, 2026 on Thursdays 6:00-8:00p.m. (CST) —or discuss other courses and dates—simply reply to this email with your area of interest. We’ll guide you through the next steps.
Due Dates for Upcoming Creation Therapy

NLT Monday, January 12, 2026 - Enrollment Agreement and $100 Application Fee

NLT Thursday, January 15, 2026 - Course Material - Creation Therapy Textbook $300 (You will save $600 by enrolling in Creation Therapy directly through Eagles Rest Counseling Training Center.)

I look forward to supporting your calling and equipping you for impactful ministry and counseling service in the years ahead.

With appreciation,

Deanna Fullerton, M.A.
Pastoral Counselor

Director, Eagles Rest Counseling Training Center
deanna@eaglesrestcounseling.com

(615) 235-7035
https://eaglesrestcounseling.com/training-center/

https://mcusercontent.com/c5cce65162cba4e529b2f3526/files/680f6d4b-f553-b084-65ea-176e1e84a39e/ERC_TC_Prospective_Student_Packet.pdf

01/06/2026

Happy New Year! I think most can agree that 2025 had its challenges, losses, struggles, and also victories. I am welcoming 2026 with open arms and ready to see all that God has for me, my family, Eagles Rest Counseling and Eagles Rest Counseling Training Center.
I am also open to trying new things in my own growth and healing journey. Like being more mindful, less complaining, more embracing Sabbaths, less critical of myself and others, etc. And I hope you are too.
If you are open to trying new things like seeking pastoral counseling or you feel God tugging on your heart to become a Pastoral Counselor, I am open and ready to see new clients and new students. If you are not ready to take that leap yet, start somewhere, anywhere to embrace movement and growth and become all that God has planned for you.
I'm including in this post a Mindfulness Calendar for January 2026. If you do nothing else, maybe focus just on January 24 - Step away from screens for 5 minutes and let your mind rest. Your mind needs a break and a rest, just like your body needs fuel and rest after running a marathon. Just sayin'!

12/24/2025

Christmas greetings from the Fullertons - As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, may His peace and grace shine upon you and your loved ones. And may the blessings of the Holy Night be with you today and always. Have a Merry Christmas and a peaceful, prosperous New Year!!

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!

10/07/2025

Now Enrolling: 2026 Creation Therapy Training – Reserve Your Spot Today!

I hope this message finds you well. I’m excited to share that enrollment is now open for our 2026 Pastoral Counseling training sessions, offered in four quarterly terms to better accommodate your schedule and training goals.

Whether you are beginning your journey or continuing your pastoral counseling education, we have flexible options for local, national, and international students, including live virtual sessions, hybrid participation, in-person opportunities (where applicable), and distance education.

📅 2026 Class Quarters

Quarter 1: January – March
Quarter 2: April – June
Quarter 3: July – September
Quarter 4: October – December

The next in person/hybrid course – Creation Therapy – will be offered in Quarter 1, running from January 29 to March 26, 2026. This nine-week course meets on Thursdays 6:00-8:00p.m. (CST).

You may choose to enroll in this single course, continue a certificate track, or plan multiple quarters in advance. Course schedules, syllabi, and tuition details will be sent once you indicate your interest.

What You Can Expect:
Live instruction with experienced pastoral counseling faculty
Practicum and mentorship opportunities for certificate students
Faith-integrated curriculum grounded in biblical truth and counseling excellence
Small class sizes for connection, growth, and accountability
Flexible learning formats: virtual, hybrid, in-person, or distance education
New Interactive Learning Format offered for some courses

Next Steps

If you would like to secure a seat for Creation Therapy (January 29 –March 26, 2026) —or discuss other courses and dates—simply reply to this email with your area of interest. We’ll guide you through the next steps.

Spaces are limited each quarter, and early enrollment ensures the best fit for your schedule and certificate requirements.

I look forward to supporting your calling and equipping you for impactful ministry and counseling service in the year ahead.

With appreciation,

Deanna Fullerton, M.A.
Director, Eagles Rest Counseling Training Center
deanna@eaglesrestcounseling.com
(615) 235-7035
https://eaglesrestcounseling.com/training-center/

07/01/2025

Do you practice mindfulness? If not, here is a helpful calendar to get you started with a daily exercise of being mindful. Being mindful can help you deal with powerful emotions that are difficult to regulate.
If you do practice mindfulness on a regular basis, what are some ways that you use that would help others?
If you want to know more on how to become a Christ-Centered mindful person, have difficulty in regulating your emotions, have a desire to face those difficult emotions and effectively deal with them, let's talk. I would love to work one on one with you.

July Mindfulness Calendar Awareness, Belonging & Mental Wellness July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to elevate conversations around mental health disparities and celebrate belonging, identity, and well-being. This calendar provides supportive and inclusive practices to help r...

01/17/2025

This is a picture from Monday (1/13/25) of this week. I had no idea going into the week the God moments I would have. This picture represents much of what I experienced. Hope for the future - snow is melting slowly!! Peace in the present - Old glory still flies high and sunsets will always be my reminder that God is in control and I can take hold of His peace right here and now!! Have a blessed weekend! Look for God in all things and go in peace!

01/11/2025

It’s a snow day here in Middle TN. It’s beautiful and peaceful. A great reminder to slow down, be present, and enjoy the beauty.