Jesus’ Attitude Toward Women
Though Jesus lived in a very patriarchal culture, he went out of his way to show compassion to women, and even lauded their actions over those of male leaders.
How SHOULD the Church Respond to Abuse?
Diane Langberg points out that abuse is not a one-time sin, but a cancer of the soul which is not cured by some tears and a few words. Church-protect your flock.
Can EMDR Really Heal Trauma?
EMDR can be used to heal the trauma associated with domestic violence. It works quickly and the survivor does not need to talk about their painful memories.
Is the Church Waking Up?
Like many of you, I turned to my church for help when I was being abused. Sadly, my church, just like many of yours, failed me. Many of us were We are told to try harder, forgive our abusers, or be a better wife/husband. Our abusers were rarely held accountable for...
Techniques to Help Anxiety and Dissociation
When we feel anxious, or are separated from our bodies, deep breathing and grounding techniques help us return to a state of calm.
What Stops Domestic Violence?
The statistics for domestic violence are staggering. According to the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey created by the Center for Disease Control, "1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men in the United States have experienced some form of physical violence by...
What is Spiritual Abuse?
Those who have experienced domestic violence in their intimate partner relationships or families may have been abused in many ways: emotionally, psychologically, physically, sexually, financially. Often, they will also experience spiritual abuse. What exactly is...
What Does Attachment Have to Do With PTSD?
When we are not securely attached to our primary caregivers, we are more apt to experience PTSD when we are traumatized. What can we do to heal from this, and prevent it from happening to our own children?
Take Off the Pain Goggles Before Dating Again
When we end a bad relationship, our first instinct is to find someone new. If we have not healed, we often choose someone just like the person we left.
Giving Up Our Tendency to Overfunction
In my last blog, I talked about how many of us tend to overfunction in our relationships. Think this is a 21st century idea? Nope. Moses, the prophet who led the Israelites out of Egypt was the quintessential overfunctioner. In Exodus 18:13, we see Moses acting as...
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