ABUSE RECOVERY RESOURCES
(IMPORTANT: please note that clicking on the resources listed below may take you to a file or website that will appear in your Internet history, unless you clear your internet history afterwards and power off your computer. If you download a document, they usually download into the temporary files of your computer as a PDF unless you choose another location. If you would like a hard copy instead, please call 503-846-9284)
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
A Beautiful Soul (Carol’s Story)
After An Already Long Day I came home after a long day at work and was immediately verbally assaulted and called every name under the [...]
Her Journey Leader’s Training
This weekend we started a new class for Her Journey Leader's training and received this email afterwards from Dawn. I just had to send out [...]
My Name is Ann
My name is Ann. I’m a 24-year-old Kenyan. I was sexually abused at a very tender age, for a long time by two close relatives. [...]
PTSD Versus Anxiety From Domestic Abuse
PTSD affects many individuals who have experienced domestic abuse/violence. But what is it? How do you know if you have it? "PTSD is categorized by [...]
Calculated Conversations with ARMS
We were fortunate to have one of the hosts of Calculated Conversations, David Jefferson, attend our ARMS banquet last month. What he heard about abuse [...]
Holiday Stress & Domestic Violence
Does Domestic Violence Increase During Holidays? We've heard varied opinions on the issue. Whether you think domestic violence increases over the holidays or not, ARMS [...]
Denims & Diamonds with the Family Justice Center Washington County
On Saturday, I (Julie) joined The Family Justice Center of Washington County at Denim & Diamonds, their annual fundraiser. Since I have experience as a [...]
What if You Are Starved for Affection?
ARMS and Flying Free Now Recently ARMS executive director, Stacey Womack, appeared with Natalie Hoffman on Flying Free. Natalie is the author of "Is It [...]
Living in Fear (Monica’s Story)
While attending an ARMS banquet, Monica sat shocked as she listened to the speakers. What they were describing as “abuse” in their lives was in [...]