Domestic Violence Seminar, "Journey of Freedom: Violence & Abuse" Program 2020 Revisited 10-10-2022! (S1 Part 1C)

[Dr. Dorothy E. Hooks, PsyD]

“Violence & Abuse “Complete Program Sessions, Summaries, & Videos (Revisited 10-10-2022)

Due to the recent cases of domestic violence, that ended in the death of the victims, along with other innocent loved ones, I believe God wants me to revisit the “Domestic Violence Seminar: Violence & Abuse” Program’s teachings, Minister Everett James, and I started in July of 2020.

The second program in the "Journey of Freedom" Program is the "Violence & Abuse" Program. In this program, there are three sessions, and several parts to each session; the outline, and summary for each session is down below. And the YouTube video link will be attached to the title of that part, in that session. The content of the original “Violence & Abuse” Program is the same. But to keep the videos, and sessions in order, I am not changing the original dates on the YouTube videos, or the PDF version of the “Violence & Abuse” complete program teaching. However, I am changing dates on the weekly “Violence & Abuse” teachings. And will leave the origin date on the teaching notes also. Example: “Violence & Abuse,” Session 1 original dates were from 8-24 to 9-14-2020. On the outline/summary of the first part of session 1, which is “List Types of Abuse,” will look like this:

Domestic Violence Seminar, “Violence & Abuse,” Session 1 (8-24 to 9-14-2020/9-26 to 10-17-2022). Goal: to define violence & abuse. To accomplish this goal, we will:

• List Types of Abuse - Part 1A – 8-24-2020 (9-26-2022)
• Define Each Type - Part 1A-1 – 8-24-2020 (9-26-2022)

Click here for the “Violence & Abuse,” complete program teaching, so you can have it in case you would like to study on your own or share with a friend so he/she can study with you.

Click here for Complete “Importance of Forgiveness” Program, so you can have it to study at any time – the YouTube video link will be attached to the title of that session.

Domestic Violence Seminar, “Violence & Abuse,” Session 1 (8-24 to 9-14-2020/9-26 to 10-17-2022). Goal: to define violence & abuse. To accomplish this goal, we will:

• List Types of Abuse - Part 1A – 8-24-2020 (9-26-2022)
• Define Each Type - Part 1A-1 – 8-24-2020 (9-26-2022)
• Discuss the Cause & Effect of Abuse - Part 1B – 8-31-2020 (10-3-2022)
• Discuss the Power Wheel & Show Examples of Abuse - Part 1C – 9-7-2020 (10-10-2022)
• Explain God’s Final word on Generational Sin - Part 1D – 9-14-2020 (10-17-2022)
• Closing Scriptures & Prayers Against Domestic Violence - Part 1D – 9-14-2020 (10-17-2022)

Domestic Violence Seminar, “Violence & Abuse,” Session 1 – Part 1C (9-7-2020/10-10-2022) (***NO VIDEO THIS WEEK***): In Session 1, “Power Wheel & Examples of Abuse” of the “Violence & Abuse” Program, Dr. Dorothy E. Hooks, discusses the following topics:

The Cycle of Violence in Domestic Abuse – Domestic abuse falls into a familiar pattern, or cycle of violence, and these cycles are:

• Abuse – Your abusive partner lashes out with aggressive, demeaning, or violent behavior. The abuse is a power play to show you "who is boss."

• Guilt – After abusing you, your partner feels guilt (remorse), but not over his actions. He’s more worried about possibly being caught and facing the consequences for his abusive behavior than having sympathy for you.

• Excuses – Your abuser rationalizes what they have done. The person may devise a string of excuses or blame you for the abusive behavior—anything to avoid taking responsibility.

• "Normal" behavior — The abuser does everything he can to remain in control and keep the victim in the relationship. He may act as if nothing has happened, or he may turn on the charm. This peaceful honeymoon phase may give the victim hope that the abuser has changed this time.

• Fantasy and planning – Your abuser begin to fantasize about abusing you. He spends much time thinking about what you’ve done wrong and how he'll make you pay. Then he makes a plan to turn the fantasy of abusing you into reality.

• Set-up – Your abuser sets you up and puts his plan in motion, creating a situation where he can justify abusing you.

Your abuser’s apologies and loving gestures between the episodes of abuse can make it difficult to leave. He may make you believe that you are the only person who can help him, that things will be different this time, and that he genuinely loves you. However, the dangers of staying are genuine.

Domestic violence is not just a secular issue, there are many Christian wives who are also being tormented by an abusive husband. These series of seminars are designed to help domestic violence victims obtain wholeness from physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. This training will also prepare Christian ministers, counselors, and other Christian workers to provide healing to the domestic violence victim.

Dr. Dorothy E. Hooks, PsyD, is the founder of Abused Woman Ministries Inc. She will be teaching several courses on domestic violence and recovery. Again, to contact Dr. Hooks, email her at [e-mail], or go to her website, www.abusedwoman.org.

The subjects that are covered in the “Journey of Freedom” Program are, “The Importance of Forgiveness;” “Violence and Abuse Recovery;” “Anger Management Recovery;” “Emotional Healing;” and “Unholy Matrimony Healing for the Abused Woman Book Group.”

Minister Everett James, Th.D., is the Director of Eastern Missouri Bible College, formerly known as the Good Samaritan Bible Institute is the educational arm of Upper Room Ministries which is located in Saint Louis, Missouri. 

To contact Minister James, email him at [e-mail] or visit his website at Eastern Missouri Bible College (mn.co).

PDF Handouts for Session 1-Part 1C - (click below):

"Violence & Abuse" S1 P1C - 10-10-2022

"Violence & Abuse" S1 P1C - 9-7-2020

Next week’s Topic (Session 1, Part 1D – 9-14-2020/10-17-2022): “God’s Final Word, & Scriptures, & Prayer.”

God's BLESSINGS to you all and your families!!

In Christ,

Rev. Dr. Dorothy E. Hooks