I am frequently asked for help in situations of abuse. Over the years I have had numerous opportunities to help counselors and counselees facing these terrible situations. For quick reference, this page contains all of my materials on abuse accessible online. May this material help you to love those who have been tragically hurt.
Counseling Care for Domestic Abuse
I am VERY excited about the new IBCD observation video series on spousal abuse. Dr. Jeremy Pierre of Southern Seminary does an amazing job of portraying the subtle but coercive ways of…
Educating Your Elders About Abuse
Well-meaning church leaders often fail to distinguish between ordinary marital conflict and situations in which one spouse is abusing the other. The abusive spouse, usually the husband, is often able to manipulate…
Helping Churches to Better Handle Cases of Abuse
Sadly, I have been witness to a discouraging pattern in local churches as they handle cases involving abuse. It begins as church leaders are made aware of a situation in which a…
The Abuse Pendulum (Part 2)
BCC Staff: Today we finish a two-part blog about domestic abuse by Dr. Jim Newheiser. He continues to evaluate common statements you hear about ministering to those who’ve experienced domestic abuse. We…
The Abuse Pendulum (Part 1)
BCC Staff: Today and tomorrow we are running a two-part blog about domestic abuse by Dr. Jim Newheiser. He offers a lot of food for thought, and we hope you are well…
Lessons Learned from Unthinkable Sexual Abuse
I recently learned that a missionary whom I have known and trusted for twenty years has, for his entire adult life, been a sexual predator. He was respected, even revered, both by…
Books
These books, available in English and Spanish, present biblical help for helping someone who has been abused and helping the angry. The Lord Jesus was a friend to the hurting, and he is available to help those who seek him.
Amazon
Shepherd Press
Biblical Counseling Books
Amazon
Poiema
Amazon
Shepherd Press
Biblical Counseling Books
Amazon
Poiema