DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TRAINING FOR PASTORS AND CHURCHES
FOCUS Ministries is dedicated to providing domestic violence task force consultation and comprehensive domestic violence training for pastors and churches. Our training and consultation rates are negotiable. We are willing to work within the budget of the church or group. Each attendee will receive a packet of information. For further information: contactus@focusministries1.org .
Training Topics:
- What is Domestic Violence?—a Closer Look at Verbal, Emotional, Sexual, Physical, and Spiritual Abuse
- Characteristics of an Abuser/Why Does He Do That
- Recognizing a Victim of Domestic Violence
- Why Women Stay or Leave/Developing a Safety Plan
- How Does Domestic Violence Affect the Family Especially Children
- Teen Dating Violence
- What Can the Church Do
- Do’s and Don’ts of Counseling
- Signs that the Abuser Has Changed
- Church Safety Plan/Risks
- Becoming an Anchor in the Storm/How to Help Someone in an Abusive Relationship
Development of Domestic Violence Program in Churches
Topics covered:
- Do’s and Don’ts of Counseling Victims and Abusers
- Development of Domestic Violence Policies and Procedures for Churches
- Step By Step Approach for Churches to Address the Issue of Domestic Violence
Training Leader
Paula Silva is co-founder of FOCUS Ministries and executive director of the FOCUS Women's Center in Wood Dale, IL. She is a member of American Association of Christian Counselors and provides seminars on domestic violence to pastors and churches. Paula has been a guest on Midday Connection and serves on the Faith Based Advisory Committee for Mayor Daley's Office of Domestic Violence in Chicago.
Paula is a former students of the School of Spiritual Direction led by Dr. Larry Crabb. She is coauthor of the book is Violence Among Us: Ministry to Families in Crisis.
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