Recovery from Abuse Resource Center

Abuse is complicated. Painful. Recovery is also complicated. And often painful. But it is possible. Our hope is that you will find something here that is helpful. Our best advice is: Take what works and leave the rest.

Classes

• Recovery 101: Pastoral Care and Abuse. Nineteen video presentations on the dynamics of abuse, options for recovery and suggestions for local church ministry.
• Recovery from Childhood Trauma This workshop by Juanita Ryan includes six videos (69 minutes total) plus six audio meditations (78 minutes total). An article containing the same content is available here

Articles

• Trauma and the Body
• Body Bashing
• Beyond Victimization
• Clerical Abuse
• Verbal and Emotional Abuse

Impact of Abuse

• Impact on Abused Persons
• Impact on Abusers
• Impact on Family Members
• Impact on Family Dynamics
• Spiritual Distress

Biblical Perspectives

• Old Testament Overview
• N.T. Overview: Gospels
• Texts Abusers Abuse
• Potentially helpful texts

Theological Issues

• Theology and Affect
• Good Self or Bad Self?
• Obedience and Submission
• Speed

 Abuse Recovery at Church

• Preaching
• Worship