The Women of Purpose Conference is offering three Refresh and Refuel Workshops: 1) "Journey to Wholeness" by Carole Showalter and Maggie Davis of 3-D, 2) "Walking with Those Who Have Suffered Sexual Abuse"with Dr. Diane Landberg and 3) "Personality Puzzle" which I am teaching.
I blogged about my subject but another one is dear to my heart also -- "Walking With Those Who Have Suffered Sexual Abuse."When the pain of past abuse became more than I could bear there was no counselor around or small support group to help me. I felt all alone and hopeless. I didn't even know that I needed to share my story. Supernaturally, God brought me to the place where I opened up to a friend and support and healing came flooding into my life.
One out of four women have been sexually abused. Domestic abuse is on the rise and is still very prominent even in the church. These women are frozen in their shame and pain. They desperately need a safe place to find acceptance, validation and healing. If your church does not have a ministry to these women, you need to attend this workshop and pray about beginning a support group.
Dr. Diane Langberg, a practicing psychologist with 35 years of clinical expertise working with trauma survivors, will be teaching this session of the Refresh and Refuel. Dr. Langberg has counseled men and women who have suffered the cruelest forms of abuse. Her book, On the Threshold of Hope, offers hope and healing to abuse victims as well as help to those who walk along side them.
In this workshop, “Walking with Those Who Have Suffered Sexual Abuse”, Dr. Langberg will give advice to those who are “walking beside” abuse victims. Practical advice on how to nuture, comfort and encourage will be shared and a time for questions and answers will be given.
Rev. Laverne Webb, from our Penn Del District has an excellent curriculum, Victory’s Journey, that can be used with men, women or teens who need to process the pain of their past whether it be abuse, rejection, betrayal or abandonment. She would be willing to come train you and others to lead a support group.
For the sake of those trapped in their private pain please prayerfully consider attending this workshop and getting trained to lead Victory's Journey in your church or community.
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