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Receive your certificate for faith-based domestic violence advocacy with the completion of this course.

If you want to effectively support victims and survivors of domestic abuse but don’t plan on leading a Her Journey victim recovery group, this training is for you. This course provides essential knowledge on recognizing abuse, understanding its effects, and learning how to support those impacted. Participants will gain insight into the abuser’s mentality, the different forms of abuse, the cycle of domestic violence, and the impact on children. The training also covers trauma’s effect on the brain, the importance of boundaries, and why couples counseling in abusive situations can be dangerous. Additionally, it will equip you with the tools to help victims regain their sense of self and create a safety plan.
Part One of training is done on Zoom for 8 weeks on Wednesday mornings (9-11am, Pacific Time), which includes online quizzes for each week.

Part Two includes 5 weeks of independent study, a new topic for each week.

If you decide later that you’d like to take the next step and lead a Her Journey group, a one week leadership training module is available after completing this course to equip you with the skills needed to facilitate and support survivors on their healing journey. The course is just $100 and includes all Grad Pack materials and Her Journey Leader certification. For more info, please call our Women’s Ministry & Education Director at the ARMS office.

ABOUT THE DVAT ONLINE TRAINING MODULES

5 Weeks-Online Modules
Required Reading: “Why Does He Do That?” by Lundy Bancroft

Module 1: The Effects of Abuse on Women and Children
Study how many isolated issues are not recognized as effects of the trauma of the abuse women and children are facing. You will understand how domestic violence impacts mental health for both children and adults, even when they are only witnesses of abuse or controlling behavior.

Module 2: Understanding the Mentality of an Abuser
Discover the top warning signs of an abuser and learn what to ask your group members to help determine if change in their abuser is possible. You will review the tactics that abusers commonly used and discover how power and control can be misused.

Module 3: Risk Assessments & Safety Planning
Learn about a Danger Assessment and when it is appropriate. Learn how to ask questions in a group setting to determine risk to a group member. Understand how ARMS uses safety planning and what is recommended for a safe exit from an abusive situation.

Module 4: Trauma’s Impact on the Brain
Understand how our brains physically change with abuse and trauma and how to work with group members who are struggling. Learn some common “triggered responses” and the best way to deal with each one. Study The Drama Triangle and learn what role you most naturally move into as well as how to change your natural inclinations to healthy and helpful responses within your group.

Module 5: Spiritual Abuse: A Deep Dive 
Spiritual abuse runs deep in our communities. In this class (online, 3-5 hours of flex work), we learn about cults, spiritual abuse in the church, a pastor’s view on spiritual abuse, what other abuse is often combined with spiritual abuse, women’s intended roles in leadership and more.