Many of these resources come from ARMS, an organization I highly recommend. Their free HER JOURNEY classes were essential to my healing, even when I was still in an abusive relationship. But there are some additional resources from other places, as well.

I want to note here that the abuse is a PATTERN of power and control used to manipulate another person. I say this because as you review the following you may wonder, “am I an abuser? Sometimes I do some of those things on the Types of Abuse chart!” We all DO use controlling behaviors at times and if God is talking to you about working on that, please do. But unless you are using those controlling behaviors consistently, in order to control another person or the outcome of a situation, you are not likely an abuser.

FOR LEADERS, PASTORS, COUNSELORS

Abuse Information Packet for Leaders and Pastors

Why We Never Recommend Couple’s Counseling in Cases of Abuse

Article: The Church’s Response to Abuse

Book: On The Frontlines of Abuse: Strategies for the Faith Community by Stacey Womack

Book: We Too: How the Church Can Respond Redemptively to the Sexual Abuse Crisis by Mary DeMuth

Book: A Cry for Justice: How the Evil of Domestic Abuse Hides in Your Church by Jeff Crippen and Anna Wood

Book: Setting the Captives Free: A Christian Theology for Domestic Violence by Ron Clark

FOR THOSE WONDERING IF YOU ARE IN AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP

Abusive Behaviors Checklist

15 Early Warning Signs of Abuse (helpful for teens who are dating, but also for adults!)

Cycle of Abuse

Types of Abuse (you might be surprised!)

FOR THOSE WHO KNOW OR SUSPECT THEY ARE IN ABUSE

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Good Boundaries and Goodbyes by Lysa TerKeurst

Book: Why Does He DO That? By Lundy Bancroft

Book: The Emotionally Destructive Relationship: Seeing It, Stopping It, Surviving It by Leslie Vernick

Book: The Verbally Abusive Relationship: How to recognize it and how to respond by Patricia Evans

Highly recommend the following programs for women, even if you are not and especially if you are not leaving your abusive situation:

ARMS, Free Her Journey Classes

Flying Free with Natalie Hoffman

The Conquer Program with Leslie Vernick

NOTE: Celebrate Recovery and Mending the Soul both have sections in their program intended for abuse survivors but I have not personnally taken those programs.

If you are a man seeking to heal from abuse, I highly recommend the following counselor who also offers virtual services. Also, consider contacting your local domestic abuse resource for resources for men or those who identify using a fluid gender.

Bonnie RonstromWillow Life Coaching (specializes in narcissistic abuse; offers virtual services), Email  

FOR THOSE WANTING TO HELP SOMEONE ELSE

Article: How to Help a Survivor

Book: Helping Her Get Free, by Susan Brewster

 

Note: The links for the books above are an affiliate links through Amazon.

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