

Abuse
Get Help
Safe House Denver
303-318-9989
https://safehouse-denver.org/
Family Tree Child Abuse
303-762-9525
https://www.thefamilytree.org/child-abuse-services
Family Tree Domestic Violence
303-762-9525
https://www.thefamilytree.org/domestic-violence-services
Rose Andom Center
720-337-4400
https://roseandomcenter.org/
303-318-9989
https://safehouse-denver.org/
Family Tree Child Abuse
303-762-9525
https://www.thefamilytree.org/child-abuse-services
Family Tree Domestic Violence
303-762-9525
https://www.thefamilytree.org/domestic-violence-services
Rose Andom Center
720-337-4400
https://roseandomcenter.org/
Book Resources

By: David Powlison
Sexuality was a part of God’s good creation from the beginning. But with sin came a world filled with sexual brokenness. Thankfully, God is always in the business of restoration.
This book offers hope for both the sexually immoral and the sexually victimized, pointing us all to the grace of Jesus Christ, who mercifully intervenes each moment in our lifelong journey toward renewal. Author David Powlison casts a vision for the key to deep transformation, better than anything the world has to offer―not just fresh resolve, not just flimsy forgiveness, not just simple formulas, but true, lasting mercy from God, who is making all things new.
This book offers hope for both the sexually immoral and the sexually victimized, pointing us all to the grace of Jesus Christ, who mercifully intervenes each moment in our lifelong journey toward renewal. Author David Powlison casts a vision for the key to deep transformation, better than anything the world has to offer―not just fresh resolve, not just flimsy forgiveness, not just simple formulas, but true, lasting mercy from God, who is making all things new.

By: Pamela Gannon and Beverly Moore
Studies show that thousands of children are sexually abused in the US every year; most by someone they know and trust. Being abused by a known, trusted older person adds to a child's devastation of the pain and terror they experience.
Adult victims of CSA have tried looking for answers within themselves or other people's theories, but have not found the hope and help they are seeking. That is because the only true and lasting hope, joy and peace are not found within us, but in God who created us. This book will point you directly to God's Word where you will find His comfort and peace.
Adult victims of CSA have tried looking for answers within themselves or other people's theories, but have not found the hope and help they are seeking. That is because the only true and lasting hope, joy and peace are not found within us, but in God who created us. This book will point you directly to God's Word where you will find His comfort and peace.

Is it Abuse? A Biblical Guide to Identifying Domestic Abuse and Helping Victims
By: Darby Strickland
Church and ministry leaders wonder how to uncover the truth in fraught domestic situations. Counselors work to separate typical marriage conflicts from oppressive ones. Women worry as friends seem to wither before their eyes. And many wives feel confused and uncertain: “Is my husband’s behavior normal?” Is it abuse? With so much at stake, it’s important to get the answer right. For years biblical counselor Darby Strickland has served women in oppressive marriages. Now she writes to anyone who wants to help. Providing case studies, reflection questions, inventory questions, and thought-provoking exercises, she prepares the reader to pick up on concerning cues and to explore them appropriately. You will learn how to identify the toxic entitlement that drives abusive behavior and better understand the impact of abuse on victims. Ultimately, you will become equipped to provide wise and Christ-centered counsel while carefully navigating the complex dynamics of oppression in a marriage.

By: Chris Moles
In Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave Welch teaches that the hopelessness of the "sickness, recovery, relapse" cycle needs to be replaced with the biblical view of sin, salvation, and sanctification. The addict must face the fact that what and who he worships will control his life and that true freedom can only come through the cross.



By: Chris Moles
Domestic abuse and violence are on the rise in our culture today, and just as prevalent in the church. With an estimated one-fourth of women in the church living with abuse and violence, pastors and biblical counselors need to have the resources to offer hope and help. It is time for godly men in the church to call abusive men to repentance and accountability. Here is a valuable resource for every church leader and Christian man.
By Joshua Zeichik
A mini-book that helps adults to relate to their previously abusive parent(s).Christians who experienced abuse from their parents when they were children yet want to obey God's call to honor their parents face a dilemma. How can they show forgiveness and attempt reconciliation, while at the same time deal with their instinctive responses and protect themselves from further abuse? Joshua Zeichik uses biblical examples to explore right and wrong responses to abuse, before suggesting practical steps that honor God and lead towards freedom, peace, and joy.
By: Ed Welch
You married someone you trusted, and now you are facing unpredictable anger or outright physical abuse. This is betrayal at its worst. Most likely you are numb, scared, confused, and paralyzed. How do you take a step when you are so afraid? Edward T. Welch shares how hope and change come from knowing the God who hears you and promises to deliver you. He has the power to fill you with his love--a love that is patient, kind, and says no to injustice. As you are guided by God's love, you will have the courage to take the practical steps outlined in this booklet.
Online Resources
CCEF Counseling Resources on Abuse
https://www.ccef.org/search/?search=Abuse
IBCD Counseling Resources on Abuse
https://ibcd.org/?s=Abuse
Does Biblical Submission Encourage Sinful Abuse?
By Martha Peace
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/articles/does-biblical-submission-encourage-sinful-abuse/
Navigating Feeling After Abuse
By Aliza Hawkins
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/articles/navigating-feelings-after-abuse/
https://www.ccef.org/search/?search=Abuse
IBCD Counseling Resources on Abuse
https://ibcd.org/?s=Abuse
Does Biblical Submission Encourage Sinful Abuse?
By Martha Peace
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/articles/does-biblical-submission-encourage-sinful-abuse/
Navigating Feeling After Abuse
By Aliza Hawkins
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/articles/navigating-feelings-after-abuse/
Audio Resources
Domestic Abuse
ACBC Truth in Love Podcast
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/podcast-episodes/til-210-domestic-abuse/
Responding Biblically to Childhood Abuse
ACBC Truth in Love Podcast
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/podcast-episodes/responding-biblically-to-childhood-abuse/
God’s Grace Through Child Sexual Abuse
ACBC Truth in Love Podcast
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/podcast-episodes/gods-grace-through-child-sexual-abuse/
Engaging Abused Women
ACBC Truth in Love Podcast
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/podcast-episodes/engaging-abused-women/
A Testimony of Abuse
By Pam Gannon
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/conference-messages/a-testimony-of-abuse/
Restoration After Abuse
ACBC Truth in Love Podcast
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/podcast-episodes/til-045-restoration-after-abuse/
Emotional Abuse
ACBC Truth in Love Podcast
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/podcast-episodes/til-123-emotional-abuse-feat-timothy-pasma/
The Crisis of Child Sexual Abuse
By Cheryl Bell
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/conference-messages/the-crisis-of-child-sexual-abuse/
Sword Words
By Keith Palmer
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/conference-messages/sword-words/
Emotional Abuse
By Tim Pasma
https://biblicalcounseling.com/product/tim-pasma-plenary-session-5-emotional-abuse/
What Every Victim of Abuse Needs to Know
By Heath Lambert
https://biblicalcounseling.com/product/heath-lambert-plenary-session-1-what-every-victim-of-abuse-needs-to-know/
Child and Family Abuse
By Greg Gifford
https://biblicalcounseling.com/product/greg-gifford-plenary-session-2-child-and-family-abuse/
Handling Child Abuse Reports and Other Legal Issues
By Steve Viars
https://biblicalcounseling.com/product/steve-viars-handling-child-abuse-reports-and-other-legal-issues/
Redemption From Human Trafficking
By Amy Baker
https://store.faithlafayette.org/browse-by-topic/christian-life-and-growth/trials-pain-suffering/redemption-from-human-trafficking/
ACBC Truth in Love Podcast
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/podcast-episodes/til-210-domestic-abuse/
Responding Biblically to Childhood Abuse
ACBC Truth in Love Podcast
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/podcast-episodes/responding-biblically-to-childhood-abuse/
God’s Grace Through Child Sexual Abuse
ACBC Truth in Love Podcast
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/podcast-episodes/gods-grace-through-child-sexual-abuse/
Engaging Abused Women
ACBC Truth in Love Podcast
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/podcast-episodes/engaging-abused-women/
A Testimony of Abuse
By Pam Gannon
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/conference-messages/a-testimony-of-abuse/
Restoration After Abuse
ACBC Truth in Love Podcast
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/podcast-episodes/til-045-restoration-after-abuse/
Emotional Abuse
ACBC Truth in Love Podcast
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/podcast-episodes/til-123-emotional-abuse-feat-timothy-pasma/
The Crisis of Child Sexual Abuse
By Cheryl Bell
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/conference-messages/the-crisis-of-child-sexual-abuse/
Sword Words
By Keith Palmer
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/conference-messages/sword-words/
Emotional Abuse
By Tim Pasma
https://biblicalcounseling.com/product/tim-pasma-plenary-session-5-emotional-abuse/
What Every Victim of Abuse Needs to Know
By Heath Lambert
https://biblicalcounseling.com/product/heath-lambert-plenary-session-1-what-every-victim-of-abuse-needs-to-know/
Child and Family Abuse
By Greg Gifford
https://biblicalcounseling.com/product/greg-gifford-plenary-session-2-child-and-family-abuse/
Handling Child Abuse Reports and Other Legal Issues
By Steve Viars
https://biblicalcounseling.com/product/steve-viars-handling-child-abuse-reports-and-other-legal-issues/
Redemption From Human Trafficking
By Amy Baker
https://store.faithlafayette.org/browse-by-topic/christian-life-and-growth/trials-pain-suffering/redemption-from-human-trafficking/
Trauma
Book Resources

By: Steve Viars
Lives grind to a halt when people don’t know how to relate to their past. Some believe “the past is nothing” and attempt to suppress the brokenness again and again. Others miss out on renewal and change by making the past more important than their present and future. Neither approach moves people toward healing or hope.
Pastor and biblical counselor Stephen Viars introduces a third way to view one’s personal history―by exploring the role of the past as God intended. Using Scripture to lead readers forward, Viars provides practical measures to
Pastor and biblical counselor Stephen Viars introduces a third way to view one’s personal history―by exploring the role of the past as God intended. Using Scripture to lead readers forward, Viars provides practical measures to
- understand the important place “the past” is given in Scripture
- replace guilt and despair with forgiveness and hope
- turn failures into stepping stones for growth

By: David Powlison
A huge percentage of men need a porn detox, a moral and psychological reset. Do you? If so, whether you know it or not, pornography has corrupted your thinking, weakened your conscience, warped your sense of right and wrong, and twisted your understanding and expectations of sexuality. You need a reset by the One who created sex.
In this book, I hope to help you reorient your understanding of sex, both in the big picture and in the act itself, according to God's plan for this great gift. I want to help you detox from all the junk you've seen, all the lies you've believed.
In this book, I hope to help you reorient your understanding of sex, both in the big picture and in the act itself, according to God's plan for this great gift. I want to help you detox from all the junk you've seen, all the lies you've believed.

By: David Powlison
Pornography is everywhere. Far too many Christians regularly use and are addicted to it, warping their perception of sexuality and relationships, destroying marriages and ministries. But Christians who struggle with porn also long for change. When we realize the unfulfilling emptiness of porn, we come to yearn for freedom from it. But what do we do? Tim Chester says that we can be captured by a better vision--a liberating confidence that God offers more than pornography does. Moving beyond pat answers or mere willpower, Chester offers spiritual, practical and corporate resources for living porn free. He exposes the false promises of porn and redirects us to the true promises of God. With assurance of God's grace and cleansing power, we can change our desires and escape the traps and temptations of pornography. However great the challenge, God's grace is even greater. And we can come to a place where we no longer feel the need to use porn. Close the window on porn. And open the door to freedom, integrity and new life.
Online Resources
CCEF Counseling Resources for Trauma
https://www.ccef.org/search/?search=trauma
IBCD Counseling Resources for Trauma
https://ibcd.org/?s=Trauma
The Centrality of the Cross for Counseling Rape Victims
By Anne Dryburgh
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/articles/centrality-of-the-cross-for-counselors-of-rape/
The Gospel Speaks to your Trauma
By Matthew Statler
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/articles/the-gospel-speaks-to-your-trauma/
God’s Redemptive Use of Trauma
By Matthew Statler
Pt 1: https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/articles/gods-redemptive-use-of-trauma-part-1/
Pt 2: https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/articles/gods-redemptive-use-of-trauma-part-2/
Can Jesus Heal Our Trauma: A Panel Discussion
Dale Johnson, Ernie Baker, Heath Lambert, Jen Chen, Sean Perron
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/conference-messages/can-jesus-heal-our-trauma-panel-at-fbc-jacksonville/
PTSD, Memories, and Biblical Counseling
By John Babler
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/essays/ptsd-memories-and-biblical-counseling/?srsltid=AfmBOooEOf4kar8MHhmI9RSsEr3wgoDN8-3J34hXrSeULj2BS47KB6jm
A Critical Evaluation of Bessel Van Der Kolk’s the Body Keeps Score
By Francine Tan
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/essays/a-critical-evaluation-of-bessel-van-der-kolks-the-body-keeps-the-score
https://www.ccef.org/search/?search=trauma
IBCD Counseling Resources for Trauma
https://ibcd.org/?s=Trauma
The Centrality of the Cross for Counseling Rape Victims
By Anne Dryburgh
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/articles/centrality-of-the-cross-for-counselors-of-rape/
The Gospel Speaks to your Trauma
By Matthew Statler
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/articles/the-gospel-speaks-to-your-trauma/
God’s Redemptive Use of Trauma
By Matthew Statler
Pt 1: https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/articles/gods-redemptive-use-of-trauma-part-1/
Pt 2: https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/articles/gods-redemptive-use-of-trauma-part-2/
Can Jesus Heal Our Trauma: A Panel Discussion
Dale Johnson, Ernie Baker, Heath Lambert, Jen Chen, Sean Perron
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/conference-messages/can-jesus-heal-our-trauma-panel-at-fbc-jacksonville/
PTSD, Memories, and Biblical Counseling
By John Babler
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/essays/ptsd-memories-and-biblical-counseling/?srsltid=AfmBOooEOf4kar8MHhmI9RSsEr3wgoDN8-3J34hXrSeULj2BS47KB6jm
A Critical Evaluation of Bessel Van Der Kolk’s the Body Keeps Score
By Francine Tan
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/essays/a-critical-evaluation-of-bessel-van-der-kolks-the-body-keeps-the-score
Audio Resources
Biblically Informed Trauma Care
ACBC Truth in Love Podcast
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/podcast-episodes/biblically-informed-trauma-care/
Feeling Guilty After Rape
ACBC Truth in Love Podcast
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/podcast-episodes/til-173-feeling-guilty-after-rape/
How to Deal with Bad Memories
ACBC Truth in Love Podcast
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/podcast-episodes/til-091-how-to-deal-with-bad-memories-feat-robert-jones/
Helping Your Family Through Post Traumatic Stress
ACBC Truth in Love Podcast
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/podcast-episodes/til-180-helping-your-family-through-post-traumatic-stress/
God’s Grace Through PTSD
ACBC Truth in Love Podcast
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/podcast-episodes/gods-grace-through-ptsd/
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
ACBC Truth in Love Podcast
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/podcast-episodes/til-161-post-traumatic-stress-disorder/
Engaging Trauma Biblically
ACBC Truth in Love Podcast
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/podcast-episodes/engaging-trauma-biblically/
The Application of Isaiah 26 Through Deep Affliction
ACBC Truth in Love Podcast
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/podcast-episodes/the-application-of-isaiah-26-through-deep-affliction/
Discerning Trauma Informed Care
ACBC Truth in Love Podcast
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/podcast-episodes/discerning-trauma-informed-therapy/
Biblical Discernment, Neuroscience, and Trauma
ACBC Truth in Love Podcast
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/podcast-episodes/biblical-discernment-neuroscience-and-trauma/
What is Trauma Informed Counseling?
By Ernie Baker
https://biblicalcounseling.com/product/ernie-baker-what-is-trauma-informed-counseling/
Overcoming Trauma
By John Babler
https://biblicalcounseling.com/product/mp3-audio-1-10-john-babler-overcoming-trauma/
Biblically Informed Trauma Counseling
By John Babler
https://biblicalcounseling.com/product/john-babler-biblically-informed-trauma-counseling/
Handling the Past Biblically
By Steve Viars
https://store.faithlafayette.org/browse-by-topic/christian-life-and-growth/emotions-feelings/handling-the-past-biblically-mp3-series/
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
By Charles Hodges
https://store.faithlafayette.org/browse-by-topic/counseling-education/conference-sessions-and-tracks/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-download/
Helping Marriages Through Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
By Greg Gifford
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/essays/helping-marriages-through-post-traumatic-stress-disorder/
ACBC Truth in Love Podcast
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/podcast-episodes/biblically-informed-trauma-care/
Feeling Guilty After Rape
ACBC Truth in Love Podcast
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/podcast-episodes/til-173-feeling-guilty-after-rape/
How to Deal with Bad Memories
ACBC Truth in Love Podcast
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/podcast-episodes/til-091-how-to-deal-with-bad-memories-feat-robert-jones/
Helping Your Family Through Post Traumatic Stress
ACBC Truth in Love Podcast
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/podcast-episodes/til-180-helping-your-family-through-post-traumatic-stress/
God’s Grace Through PTSD
ACBC Truth in Love Podcast
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/podcast-episodes/gods-grace-through-ptsd/
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
ACBC Truth in Love Podcast
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/podcast-episodes/til-161-post-traumatic-stress-disorder/
Engaging Trauma Biblically
ACBC Truth in Love Podcast
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/podcast-episodes/engaging-trauma-biblically/
The Application of Isaiah 26 Through Deep Affliction
ACBC Truth in Love Podcast
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/podcast-episodes/the-application-of-isaiah-26-through-deep-affliction/
Discerning Trauma Informed Care
ACBC Truth in Love Podcast
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/podcast-episodes/discerning-trauma-informed-therapy/
Biblical Discernment, Neuroscience, and Trauma
ACBC Truth in Love Podcast
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/podcast-episodes/biblical-discernment-neuroscience-and-trauma/
What is Trauma Informed Counseling?
By Ernie Baker
https://biblicalcounseling.com/product/ernie-baker-what-is-trauma-informed-counseling/
Overcoming Trauma
By John Babler
https://biblicalcounseling.com/product/mp3-audio-1-10-john-babler-overcoming-trauma/
Biblically Informed Trauma Counseling
By John Babler
https://biblicalcounseling.com/product/john-babler-biblically-informed-trauma-counseling/
Handling the Past Biblically
By Steve Viars
https://store.faithlafayette.org/browse-by-topic/christian-life-and-growth/emotions-feelings/handling-the-past-biblically-mp3-series/
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
By Charles Hodges
https://store.faithlafayette.org/browse-by-topic/counseling-education/conference-sessions-and-tracks/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-download/
Helping Marriages Through Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
By Greg Gifford
https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/essays/helping-marriages-through-post-traumatic-stress-disorder/