Post-Traumatic Growth and Resilience
Eternal Creator of all, transform the pain of my trauma into powerful opportunities for personal growth, resilience, and strength. Help me to rise above my struggles, trusting that through You, I can heal and flourish in every area of my life.
Trauma-Informed Care and Healing Practices
Eternal Creator of all, guide me to embrace trauma-informed healing practices, surrounded by supportive therapy, family, and community. Fill my heart with compassion and understanding, and help me recover with grace, knowing You are with me every step of the way.
Prayer for Protection and Safety:
Eternal Creator of All, I ask You to cover me with Your mighty hand of protection. Help me to create a path of safety and deliver me from every danger. Guide my actions and decisions so that I can find refuge in Your peace and avoid all harm.
Prayer for Justice and Strength:
Eternal Creator of All, give me the wisdom to know my rights and the strength to pursue justice. Help me stand up against every form of abuse, knowing that You are about justice and You will fight my battles. I trust in Your power and provision.
There are many, many forms of abuse – some of which are self-inflicted. Anyone can be abused, and anyone can be an abuser. Some people may not even realize they are being abused or that they are the ones doing the abusing. Abuse is prevalent in families and marriages, but it can happen outside this realm as well. A person doesn’t have to be related to you to be an abuser. Teachers, preachers, employers, coworkers, friends, boyfriends, girlfriends and even best friends can all be abusers.
Stop the cycle now Through the Power of prayer to the Eternal Creator of All.
Prayer Keys
Illegal drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse, Alcohol abuse, Internet addiction, Pornography addiction, Work addiction, Video game addiction, Domestic violence, Verbal abuse, Emotional abuse, Financial abuse, Sexual abuse, Physical abuse, Spiritual abuse, Digital abuse, Bullying, and Stalking, Neglect, Bruises, the Abuse cycle, abuse counselling, Abuse charges, abuse dependence addiction, Abuse excuse.
When we hear the word ‘abuse’, we usually think of a person who is being subjected to physical harm when in fact, there are many, many forms of abuse – some of which may be self-inflicted. Anyone can be abused, and anyone can be an abuser. Some people may not even realize they are being abused or that they are the ones doing the abusing. It has become a way of life for them – it’s all they know. Abuse is prevalent in families and marriages, but it can happen outside this realm as well.
A person does not have to be related to you to be an abuser. Teachers, preachers, employers, friends, boyfriends, girlfriends, and even best friends can all be abusers. We are here to tell you that abuse, in any form, is not acceptable, that you don’t have to tolerate it and that you don’t have to suffer in silence any longer. We are here to help. First, we would like to outline some common forms of abuse so that you can recognize them.
– Verbal Abuse – Includes Name-Calling, Shouting, Constantly Interrupting, Telling Other People You Are Crazy, Blaming You For The Abuse, Etc.
– Emotional Abuse – Includes Threats, Isolation, Manipulation, Insults, And Destruction Of Property, Public Humiliation, Accusations Of Affairs, Threats Of Suicide, Self-Injury, Or Homicide If You Leave, Threats, Insults, Constant Monitoring, Humiliation, Intimidation Or Isolation.
– Financial Abuse – Included Controlling All Income, Not Letting You Work Or Keep A Job, Making You Ask For Money, Giving An Allowance, Taking Your Money, Or Running Up.
– Sexual Abuse – Can Include Forced Or Coerced Sex With Your Partner, Another Person, Or An Object.
– Physical Abuse – Includes Any Forceful Behaviour Such As Hitting, Choking, Slapping, Using Weapons, Driving Recklessly, Holding You Down, And Preventing You From Leaving.
– Spiritual Abuse – Can Occur When A Leader Uses His Or Her Spiritual Position To Influence Or Dictate To Another Person. Most Often It Involves Overruling The Feelings And Thoughts Of Another, Without Any Respect For The Outcome In The Other Person’s State Of Living, Emotions.
– Spiritual Attack – Includes Casting Spells, Curses, Psychic Attacks On A Person And Other Forms Of Demonic Acts.
– Digital Abuse – New Technologies Such As Social Networking, Texting Are Now Widely Used To Bully, Harass, Stalk Or Intimidate A Partner Which Is Mostly In The Form Of Verbal Or Emotional Abuse.
– Bullying – Is When Someone Or A Group Of People With More Influence Continually And Purposefully Causes Hurt Or Harm To Another Person Or Group Of People Who Feel Powerless To Respond.
– Stalking – Is The Process Of Being Repeatedly Watched, Followed Or Harassed By Someone Or A Group Of People.
There are other types of abuse that are self-inflicted. Sometimes these are referred to as addictions. Even though addictions seem to be self-inflicted and benign to anyone other than the addicted person, this is rarely the case. Addiction creates a ripple effect much like tossing a pebble into a pond. It starts small at the point of impact, but the effects reach far and wide.
Some examples of other types of abuse and addictions are:
– Illegal Drug Abuse
– Prescription Drug Abuse
– Alcohol Abuse
– Internet Addiction
– Pornography Addiction
– Work Addiction
– Video Game Addiction
If left unchecked, all these things can destroy not only the person who is abusing or addicted but also their children, their spouses, their friends, and entire families. If you or someone you love is being abused or is participating in the abusing, you need to stop the cycle now. The longer it is allowed to continue, the more damage it can do. You may feel powerless to stop your abuser or the abusing but through our Scripture-based counselling and prayer, we can help you take the power back and get to a place of happiness and harmony in your life. Contact our office today so that we can discuss your counselling options with you and give you the tools you need to get your life back on the right track.
