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ARMS Her Journey Leadership Information

Thank you for your interest in becoming an ARMS Her Journey Leader or Intervention Facilitator. We are excited that you have an interest in joining our team and look forward to getting to know you better in the weeks ahead.

The steps below outline the process for taking the DVAT Training for leadership or for your educational knowledge. Please note, if you desire to provide Intervention Services, additional training will be needed after the DVAT training. 

STEP ONE FOR POTENTIAL LEADERSHIP 

Meet the basic requirements listed below:

  • Have a personal relationship with God.
  • Agree with the ARMS Statement of Faith including that the Bible is the one and only Holy Scripture of God and the concept of the Trinity.
  • Attend church regularly and participate in regular prayer and reading the Bible.
  • Willing to submit to authority and follow guidelines. The calling to be a leader requires accountability, first to God and then to others who God puts in our lives.
  • Willing to wait for God’s timing. While some women feel called to lead these classes, the timing may not be right. Waiting for God’s perfect timing is as important as being obedient to do what He has called us to do.
  • In a healthy place. We ask that women who are still in abusive relationships or recently out of abuse, to not lead groups. If you are in the midst of a separation/divorce or recently separated/divorced, we ask that you wait at least until one year past your separation or divorce date to begin training. *(Exceptions may be made for women who are still living with a husband who has been abusive to them, if he has completed or is currently half way through an abuse intervention program for men and making progress.)
  • Have a balanced view of men, as opposed to having a negative view.
  • Living a life that God wants a leader to emulate. A person who is in active sin with no desire to make changes should take that time to work on themselves and their healing, versus leading groups.
  • Looking to serve others, knowing that the classes aren’t there for you to share your story but are about serving others.
  • Good reading and communication skills.

STEP TWO FOR POTENTIAL LEADERSHIP 

Complete 15 weeks of the Her Journey lessons as a participant. Most leaders in training take the 15-week class via Zoom on a computer (completed in 8 weeks, on a scheduled day each week). If you cannot make these live sessions, we do have another option for you that is not the easiest road, but sometimes necessary due to work schedules, etc.

For Zoom classes, you must have:

  • A computer with an operating system that will run the Zoom program (You can do via a web link. Downloading Zoom is not a requirement to participate)
  • Access to the Internet for about 2 hours per week.
  • A working web cam.
  • Audio capabilities.
  • Headphones or ear phones if using the internet in a public place.
  • Each lesson must be taken in full. If you miss a lesson due to an emergency, it will require a make-up class, which can be several weeks out on the schedule. Please ensure that you are as free as possible before committing to an 8 week Zoom session.
  • You will log onto our Canvas platform after each lesson to take a short quiz on that lesson.

The cost for part one and part two of the leadership training is $335.00. Order here.

STEP THREE FOR POTENTIAL LEADERSHIP 

About three weeks into your part 1 training, we will ask you to complete the following:

STEP FOUR FOR LEADERSHIP 

For the five week class you must have: 

  • A computer or tablet with an operating system that will run the learning platform called Canvas. (Please click on Canvas link to see requirements. Downloading Canvas is not a requirement to participate although on tablets and phones, it does work better using the Canvas app)
  • Access to the Internet for 3-4 hours per week. Note that Part 2 is flexible, independent study and lessons can be completed as you are available, as long as work is turned in by the due date at the end of each week)
  • Headphones or ear phones if using the internet in a public place.
  • Each lesson must be taken in full in order to receive access to the next portion of the course. Please ensure that you are as free as possible before committing to the 5-week online. part 2 class.
  • The book “Why Does He Do That” by Lundy Bancroft is required reading for the class. You can order it online or check it out from your library.

If you have any questions about these fees, please contact us. Call us at 503-846-9284 for the 5-week class schedule.

Upon completion of the program, you will receive for no additional cost:

*Her Journey leader certificate

*Her Journey leader manual

*10 complete folders for future group attendees

* 10 personality tests for future group attendees

*Ongoing consulting and support from the ARMS office

* When you begin your HJ group, we will add your location and certified leader status to the ARMS website.

LEADER RE-CERTIFICATION 

Re-certifying each year as a leader is $55.00 for a one module/one week class. There are additional optional modules on various topics that you can take at any time for $55.00 each module.

If you have any questions about these fees, please contact us.

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