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How Human Trafficking & Domestic Violence Intersect

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ABOUT THE CLASS: Many of those trafficked can tell you about abuse in their past or present home. Domestic violence is the number one reason for running away and the entrance into a life of prostitution and addiction. Learn how trafficked individuals might present themselves in a group setting and techniques to working with those who have been trafficked. Online, flex hours, 3-5 hours of time over a two week period. For your professional knowledge or ARMS Leader Recertification.
This has been very eye-opening. The videos were extremely informative. They really helped me to get inside the mind of an HT victim and understand how they might see the world and behave. It will make me more observant of people and behaviour every time I travel. Here in the Riviera Maya, trafficking, prostitution and violence are rife. People come from all over the world to satisfy their desires. Next time I walk past the bars, spas and restaurants on Fifth Avenue, I will look at them with different eyes. -Sally

This course was powerful to me. I learned quite a bit of information that I had not known about human trafficking. -Liza

This class helped me connect some of those dots personally and is an excellent refresher as I lead my HJ group. Thank you! -Georgia

I want to say thank you for the great training. I found myself going deeper because the way you had set it up, we could if we wanted to and had the time. All the information was good. -Yvonne

This was a good course…My eyes were opened more to Labor Trafficking now that I have completed the course. I have worked with human trafficking victims over time but was less familiar with labor trafficking. I will know more signs to look for now regarding that. -Tammy

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Helping Clients Learn & Heal from Abuse

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These mini-lessons include 6 videos (with handouts and resources) equalling about 1.5 hours of training time. (Note that two lessons are repeated in the "Abuse Awareness & Recovery" Class). Once purchased, buyer will have access to them for 60 days time. If you are with an organization, your staff members and volunteers may also watch these lessons without making additional purchases. After purchasing, you will receive an email (we will send to the email listed on your order form) within 2 business days with the URL to visit and your password. If you need this information before then or you do not receive it (please check junk and promo folders), email or call 866-262-9284. We are open M-F, 8-5 Pacific time. These lessons are intended to help you learn how to help clients or others affected by domestic abuse. Although clinicians often ask on intake forms if there is abuse in the home, the most common answer received is "no". But in reality, 3 or 4 out 10 clients have been affected by domestic abuse, whether they understand it or not. Included are many handouts and articles that are copyrighted by ARMS - Abuse Recovery Ministry & Services. These lessons are not to be posted on social media or shared with people outside of your organization. The password will be changed regularly (please contact us at 866-262-9284 if your alloted time to watch is not expired and you cannot access it). If others want to view these lessons, please have them purchase their own access. By watching the below lessons and accessing the resources, you are agreeing to these terms. Thank you for wanting to learn more and please do not hesitate to call us at 866-262-9284 or email for additional resources and/or recovery group information.
These lessons include:
How Domestic Violence Affects Your Ministry. In this first lesson, you will gain understanding about how vast domestic violence is based on national statistics. You be able to better recognize that many of the people you work with have been or are being abused, regardless of the intake forms. You will learn about the impact of abuse on women and children, and how it seems to pass from one generation to the next. Recognizing the Cycle of Abuse. In this lesson, you will learn to recognize the cycle of abuse. If a person can recognize it, they can step out of this repetitive cycle and ultimately end the abuse in their life. (Note: this lesson is repeated in "Abuse Awareness & Recovery") Understanding Power & Control. During this lesson, we will discuss the eight ways most abusive behaviors present themselves. You will receive an in-depth understanding of psychological abuse, property abuse verbal abuse and much more. (Note: this lesson is repeated in "Abuse Awareness & Recovery") Signs of Abuse & Trafficking in Your Clients. We will guide you to a better way to determine potential abuse, including signs of potential abuse in a client from childhood to a current intimate relationship. We will also cover possible warning signs that a client has been trafficked. You’ll gain some practical ways to begin addressing abuse even if your client doesn’t see it. Understanding the Barriers to Leaving Domestic Abuse. There are numerous barriers victims must overcome in order to find their way out of an abusive relationship. This is a complex issue with no easy or simple solutions. In this lesson we cover what a victim is thinking, the obstacles they must overcome, and what prevents themfrom reaching out. How to Help Your Clients. In this lesson we will talk about ways we should and shouldn’t advocate when working with a client who is experiencing domestic abuse. We will discuss how you can walk alongside them, encouraging them in the difficult but healthy choices that need to be made and helping them in their healing process. We will also dicuss varied healing modalities.
This course includes sixty days of access for you and people in your organization who wish to learn more.

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DVAT/LEADERSHIP TRAINING (13 weeks total) -Save $45

$335.00

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

I can't even begin to explain how God works through this program and the women who have moved through it. It has had the most incredible and positive effect on my life. I have had several women move through the program and complete it, but they continue to join us for in person meetings. I love that they feel welcome, and the comradery is miraculous. They connect with each other and with myself because for years in the abuse, they feel estranged from everyone, even doubting their own sanity. It is like a breath of fresh air to finally be in a room of others that understand what you have been through. -Karmen

I learned a lot about my abuser and his mindset. It took a lot of the blame and guilt off of me, in that I was not in control and could not have made a diffference in his behavior. Also, being a pretty new Christian, I learned that God does not want us to stay in bad abusive situations because we made a promise. God wants us to have a safe and healthy life. The key words being: I didn't cause this, I couldn't not have fixed him, and God did not put me there to punish me. -Cyndi
DVAT (Domestic Violence Advocacy Training) is for people who want to facilitate a Her Journey, ManKind or Virtue Group OR for people who desire to increase their knowledge of domestic violence and advocacy skills. Part 1 occurs on Zoom for 8 weeks as we go through 15 Her Journey lessons. This is the victim advocacy part of the training. It occurs on Wednesday mornings (9-11am, Pacific) for 8 weeks. Part one also includes online quizzes for each week and valuable time with current facilitators. Part 2 occurs on an online platform and lasts 5 weeks. This portion is flexible time, as long as you complete your work within the week it is due. 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: Group Dynamics and Leadership Boundaries Video segments of do’s and don’ts within a group will be shown to help you best understand how to work with this those who have experienced abuse. Study how to be the most helpful versus using enabling or rescuing techniques. We also cover ARMS-approved guidelines for running groups, provide a final quiz and request a course survey from participants.

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Compassion Fatigue & Boundaries for Group Leaders/Case Workers

$55.00

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ABOUT THE CLASS: Compassion Fatigue and Burnout are two separate issues, but one does lead to another when not taken care of. In this course, you will learn how to tell the difference, what your signs of both of these issues may be and how to heal from it. We also review Group Leader Boundaries and the reasons that we may feel the need to give too much.
Online, flex hours, 3-5 hours of time over a two week period. For your professional knowledge or for ARMS Leader Recertification.
I naively thought I didn't really need this course because I wasn't "there". It opened my eyes a bit and helped me take a good look at myself and how I was doing, my temperature, if you will. As I read about the symptoms for Compassion Fatigue and burnout, I was identifying with some of them. I discovered I had a few in the yellow zone and it is important to address them now.-Joann

The lesson conveyed its information in a concise and understandable manner. It served as a valuable reminder to prioritize self-care and emphasized the significance of identifying the signs of compassion fatigue before it progresses to burnout. I particularly appreciate the inclusion of the Daily Practice Wheel, which I have printed and will incorporate into my planner. Thank you for providing clear and unambiguous material that left no room for confusion. -Bridgit

Within the day job, the mode of “do better be better” is so hard. I can separate the job from the ministry due to the curriculum in Her Journey Training. I leave my emotions and issue outside the door when leading a class. This also is really helpful because it allows me to work on myself so I can continue to help others. -Bernetta

I have learned much in this lesson about self-care. I am planning on instituting some of these ideas into my daily life. -Cheryl L.

Learning the difference between compassion fatigue and burnout was a good foundation. As you learn more about a topic, you are able to notice the warning signs and to work on the steps it takes to bring rest. -Lori

I particularly gained insight from the zeroing in on specifics relating to how the differences between compassion fatigue and burnout might manifest in certain behaviors and thought patterns. It can be so easy to just push through fatigue out of a perceived "strong" mindset and not even see destructive patterns emerge. -S.L.

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Abuse Awareness & Recovery Training

Original price was: $29.99.Current price is: $25.00.

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These mini-lessons include 6 videos (with handouts and resources) equalling about 1.5 hours of training time. (Note that two lessons are repeated in the "Helping Clients Learn & Heal" Class) . Once purchased, buyer will have access to them for 60 days time. If you are with an organization, your staff members and volunteers may also watch these lessons without making additional purchases. After purchasing you will receive an email (we will send to the email listed on your order form) within 2 business days with the URL to visit and your password. If you need this information before then or you do not receive it (please check junk and promo folders), email or call 866-262-9284. These lessons are intended to help you learn some basics about domestic violence, how it affects us all, how to recognize it, how to start healing and much more. Included are many handouts and articles that are copyrighted by ARMS - Abuse Recovery Ministry & Services. These lessons are not to be posted on social media or shared with people outside of your organization. The password will be changed regularly (please contact us at 866-262-9284 if your alloted time to watch is not expired and you cannot access it). If others want to view these lessons, please have them purchase their own access. By watching the below lessons and accessing the resources, you are agreeing to these terms. Thank you for wanting to learn more and please do not hesitate to call us at 866-262-9284 or email for additional resources and/or recovery group information.
These lessons include:
Healthy, Unhealthy, Toxic or Personality Disorder? We discuss the difference between normal relationship conflict, domestic abuse and narcissism. We address four ways that we deal with conflict in appropriately and how we can change that. Recognizing the Cycle of Abuse. In this lesson, you will learn to recognize the cycle of abuse. If a person can recognize it, they can step out of this repetitive cycle and ultimately end the abuse in their life. (Note: This lesson is repeated in "Helping Clients Learn & Heal") Understanding Power & Control. During this lesson, we will discuss the eight ways most abusive behaviors present themselves. You will receive an in-depth understanding of psychological abuse, property abuse verbal abuse and much more. (Note: This lesson is repeated in "Helping Clients Learn & Heal") 17 Warning Signs of Unhealthy People. In this lesson, you will learn to recognize some of the most common warning signs of abusive people and how to disengage from those in your life who are not the best for you. Signs of Abuse & Trafficking in Others. We explain why most deny abuse, and will guide you to a better way to determine potential abuse, including signs of potential abuse in a client from childhood to a current intimate relationship. We will also cover possible warning signs that someone has been trafficked. Can an Abuser Change? As experts in the field of domestic violence, we will draw on the two decades of experience in working with those who abuse, as well as research. We will also answer the question, “What if he'she doesn’t change?”
This course includes sixty days of access for you and people in your organization who wish to learn more.

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(M) VIRTUE FACILITATOR TRAINING

$575.00

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This training is designed for those who wish to lead/facilitate Virtue groups. The ARMS DVAT 13 week course is a prerequisite for taking this training.
ABOUT THE VIRTUE PROGRAM: Virtue groups are a 36-week program (minimum) for women who have chosen controlling and abusive behaviors and require female facilitators. Virtue is a faith-based program designed to help women understand their controlling and abusive behaviors and to deal with the beliefs, views and opinions behind them. Virtue has shown great success. Cost is $575.00 for the full course (includes 37 hours of batterer’s intervention training, curriculum/leader’s manual, one participant notebook for duplication and ongoing support and consultation with the ARMS office).* Training includes: DETAILS- Students and instructor meet on Zoom 1 day a week (7am-3pm Pacific) for a total of 6 weeks. *ManKind curriculum is available for an additional $50 for trained Virtue facilitators.

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