We can no longer ignore the reality of domestic violence... especially within the church.
Victims suffer alone
Perpetrators don't get help
Children are learning what they live
Friends, family and support systems are burning out
I'm here to provide you with:
- unique resources
- specialized training
- introductions to people that are making a significant change in their lives and in the world so you don't work alone
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WHY LEARN FROM ME? Because I care about this issue and want to connect with you if you do too!!
Over the past 26 years:
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I've raised over $20million dollars for services to victims of domestic violence in my work as Executive Director of Northwest Family Life, based in Seattle WA.
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I've trained and assisted over 100 masters level therapists to build trauma informed private practices.
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I've presented at the UN on four occasions, presented before the US Congress, House Committees and the Helsinki Commision.
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I've consulted with The Vietnamese Womens Association in Vietnam, trained in Cambodia, Moldova, Turkey, Kergystan, Scotland, Canada and the US for various organizations including World Vision, YWAM, ICAP.
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I've taught as Adjunct Professor at The Seattle School for Theology and Psychology, Antioch University and Bakke Graduate School, guest lecturing for others.
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I've trained advocates to provide support groups.
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I've trained therapists to offer state certified domestic violence treatment providers.
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I've carried a selective caseload as a licensed mental health counselor and clinical supervisor.
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I have researched and published on domestic violence, focusing on Christian faith responses.
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I look forward to being with you here!!
Faith In Crisis: I Don't Know What to Believe Anymore
You have a story of how the Church has failed you or you've been following the abuse of power in these places and others:
- Mars Hill
- The Catholic Church
- Bill Gothard
- Willow Creek
- Southern Baptists
- Canadian Residential Schools
- #Me Too #Church Too and you're angry, confused or overwhelmed. Come join this conversation. We need to hear from you. We want to be with you. What do you believe now?
We need your light! It's pretty dark out there....
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I Work With Survivors and Want Support
This group meets weekly for an hour for ongoing education and collegial support.
Working together is far more fun than working alone. It's good for preventing burnout too!!
This is a global gathering with advocates, therapists and project leaders. Come and get connected!
I Work With Perpetrators and Want Support
This group meets weekly for an hour for ongoing education on working with perpetrators of domestic violence and provides collegial support to treatment providers.
Special attention will be given to those in need of consult and supervision.
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“It is morally impossible to remain neutral in this conflict. The bystander is forced to take sides.
It is very tempting to take the side of the perpetrator. All the perpetrator asks is that the bystander do nothing.
Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence - From Domestic Abuse to Political Terror
