Branson, Brenda,

Violence among us : ministry to families in crisis / [print] Brenda Branson, Paula J. Silva ; foreword by Tim Clinton. - first edition. - Valley Forge, Pennsylvania : Judson Press, (c)2007. - xvi, 150 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Includes bibliographical references.

Introduction -- Discovering her journey, validating her pain -- Understanding the dynamics of family violence -- All abuse hurts! -- Why does she stay? -- Inside the mind of an abuser -- Effects of family violence -- Helping men who are victims -- Terror in the parsonage -- Counseling dos and don'ts -- The church's role and response -- Spiritual direction -- What does the Bible say? -- Preventing family violence.



9780817015152

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Church work with dysfunctional families.
Family violence--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Families--Religious aspects--Christianity.

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