ABUSE RECOVERY RESOURCES
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COUNSELING & ABUSE RECOVERY COACHING
We have list here of people we trust to guide you in your journey. Many offer virtual services and most offer an ARMS discount.
Also check out the free, Her Journey groups for women ages 14+ who wish to learn more about abuse, how to set healthy boundaries and heal from abuse. These groups are both in-person and virtual and available nationwide as well as internationally. Call 503-846-9284 for locations and times.
WARNING SIGNS OF ABUSE
- 8 Types of Abuse
- Cycle of Abuse
- Fifteen Early Warning Signs of an Abusive Relationship
- Abusive Behavior Checklist
- Deluth Power & Control Wheel
- Elder Abuse
- What is Covert Narcissism?
- PTSD and Abuse
- 50 Reasons Victims Stay or Leave & Return to Abuse
- Mini Course: Abuse Awareness & Healing (virtual)
- Pregnancy and Domestic Violence Stats by NCADV
CAN AN ABUSER CHANGE?
- 14 Steps of Change for an Abuser
- How Can You Tell If He Has Changed?
- Book: Why Does He Do That? by Lundy Bancroft
RECOMMENDED BOOKS:
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ORGANIZATIONS:
ARMS maintains a large database of organizations who can help you in your area, depending on your needs. Please call 503-846-9284 for additional information.
- National Domestic Violence Resources
- National DV Hotline 24/7 or call 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY)
- Family Justice Center (Washington County, OR)
- Family Justice Center/A Safe Place (Clackamas County, OR)
- Family Justice Center/Gateway Center (Multnomah County, OR)
MORE ABUSE SURVIVOR HELP
- Her Journey TEAR-OFF Flyer
- Free Her Journey Program
- Abuse-Trained Counseling & Coaches
- Safety Plan
- How Abuse in Home Affects Children
- What is Grey Rocking and is it Biblical?
- Why Couples Counseling Doesn’t Work
- Other Healing Programs
- How to Heal From Narcissistic Abuse
- What Does God Say?
- 5 Myths About Being a Submissive Wife
- The Real Meaning of Malichi 2:16 – God Hates Divorce
- Co-Parenting With an Abuser (Strategy)
- We Collide: Moving From Abuse to Helping Others (podcast)
- Narcissistic Apocalpse: Healthy vs Unhealthy Relationships & Setting Boundaries (podcast)
- Christian Abuse Recovery Discussion Group (Facebook)
- Mini Course: Abuse Awareness & Healing (virtual)
I WANT TO HELP A SURVIVOR
- The Ten Things You Must Know When Helping a Survivor of Abuse
- Book: Helping Her Get Free: A Guide for Families and Friends of Abused Women
- The Church’s Response to Abuse
- Pastor and Community Leader’s Educational Packet
- Guidelines for Working with Victims & Their Partners
- The Dangers of Couples Counseling When Abuse is the Issue
- How Ready is Your Church?
- Book: We Too: How the Church Can Respond Redemptively to the Sexual Abuse Crisis
- 35 Hour Faith-Based Domestic Advocacy Program (virtual)
- Mini Course: Abuse Awareness & Healing (virtual)
- Mini Course: Helping Clients Learn & Heal from Abuse (virtual)
TOPIC-SPECIFIC ABUSE VIRTUAL CLASSES
Broadcasting the Truth (Allison’s Story)
I escaped from the house nearly three years ago: unannounced, without permission, and without a plan. I had caught my husband laying on top of [...]
Why You Should Own Your Story with Sabrina Reynolds
We meet today with Sabrina Reynolds to chat about how she recovered from childhood sexual abuse and an abusive father. Sabrina has discovered that truly [...]
Ten (10) Truths Every Christian Needs to Know About Marriage by Leslie Vernick
1. God designed marriage to be a loving and respectful partnership, not a slave/master dictatorship where one person dominates and controls the other. When one [...]
Healing Essentials with Louise Pistole
We enjoyed interviewing Louise Pistole, author of the new devotional book "Discover Your Joy". We discuss the absolute essentials to implement in order to heal [...]
Is Grey Rocking Biblical?
Grey Rocking is a method of detachment when communicating with a toxic person. It is the practice of “unengaging” so that as a target for [...]
Why The Church Does Not Address Abuse with Laura Petherbridge
Join Julie Bonn Blank and guest, author and speaker Laura Petherbridge, as we discuss why the Church seems unable to address abuse well in their [...]
Coping With Abuse Together: Supporting Your Loved One and Yourself
Witnessing a family member experiencing abuse can cause lots of emotions whether you are directly involved or not. Abuse not only affects the victims; the [...]
5 Natural Ways to Boost Your Energy Levels
We thank Dr Bui and his team for sponsoring the 2021 Virtual Stomp Out Abuse! When we are in abuse or suffering from the after-affects [...]
Thresholds of Life
The first day of Spring has arrived, and with it came the long-awaited end to Winter. This seasonal change is an invitation to let go [...]