EMPOWER. EMBRACE. ENCOURAGE.
ARISE! International, Inc
ZOOM RECOVERY GROUPS
ZOOM RECOVERY GROUPS
Effective June 16, 2020: Due to COVID-19, recovery groups are now
offered through ZOOM Video Conferencing until further notice.
NOTE: NOW SUPPORTING DISTANCE LEARNERS
WE SUPPORT SURVIVORS
- We believe according to the Scripture we live in a fallen world with fallen humanity which does not reflect the Creators original design.
- We believe sexual abuse is not in the will of God. It is sinful behavior conducted by individuals who make a conscious choice to commit a criminal and immoral act which is out of God's will for sexual expression. Therefore, we assign total responsibility to those who choose to commit sexual offenses.
- We believe sexual abuse is not a blessing nor was it a way for God to "teach me a lesson"—it is a criminal act and betrayal by people.
- We believe it is never too late for healing to begin.
BREAKING THE SILENCE IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE HEALING PROCESS
Christ-Centered Recovery Groups
Shelter from the Storm©
Hope for Survivors of Sexual Abuse
FALL 2024 SEMESTER
ORIENTATION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2024
7PM CST
**Contact us for information about other group nights.**
Limited Seating (Group Size: 8) - Females Only
$300.00 PER CLIENT - PER SEMESTER
Scholarships Available
"You will learn how to seek the help and support you need, and
you can identify and deal with the emotional pain and the
aftereffects of sexual abuse." Shelter from the Storm©
BENEFITS OF A SUPPORT GROUP
1. Offer caring support and encouragement
2. Offer unconditional love and support
3. Offer a safe and trusted place for wounded people to tell the truth
4. Offer an environment to express feelings openly
5. Offer freedom to identify options and make decisions
6. Offer a safe place to take the time needed to recover
7. Offer an opportunity to expose hurtful experiences and unmet needs without being misunderstood or criticized
8. Offer a place to experience accountability to yourself and others
9. Offer an experience of the mercy and wisdom of God and the healing power of prayer
10. Offer hope and healing
11. Offer community to those who have felt alone in their grief and pain
"ONLY YOU CAN DO IT BUT YOU CAN'T DO IT ALONE"
"ONLY YOU CAN DO IT BUT YOU CAN'T DO IT ALONE"
Shelter from the Storm© are Christ-centered support/recovery groups (not therapy groups) designed to heal the emotional wound related to sexual abuse. Groups are held semi-annually in the Spring and Fall semesters. The twelve week curriculum written by Cynthia Kubetin-Littlefield, James Mallory, M.D. and Jacqualine C. Truitt is a clear step by step process for victims of sexual abuse to overcome the pervasive destruction that has happened to them. Per the curriculum, participants are required to repeat the curriculum for three semesters (a year and a half) to address the layers of effects from sexual trauma.
Many individuals have survived the trauma of sexual abuse. Most often the abuse occurred at the hands of someone in a trusted position and known to the survivor. Sadly, the devastating effects will continue throughout every stage of the survivor’s life until it is appropriately addressed and dealt with. From a spiritual perspective, sexual abuse is not the plan or will of God, nor does He condone it in any form. It is betrayal by people. God is the Creator of sex, the human anatomy and the sex drive. His plan is for sexual intimacy to be expressed in marriage between one man and one woman, whereby love, respect, and commitment defines the relationship.
IT'S NOT THE WILL OF GOD IF IT GOES AGAINST THE WORD OF GOD.” TobyMac
Sexual abuse is a criminal, willful and selfish act committed against another person which brings destruction and devastation in the victims life. The victims perception of themselves, others, God and life in general is severely distorted. However, God desires to heal the emotional wounds related to the abuse so you may experience life with meaning and purpose as He intended. Healing, freedom and truth is available through His Son, Jesus Christ. Don’t suffer in silence any longer. Help and resources are available.
Course Description
Shelter from the Storm© support groups are designed for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse who desire is to experience deliverance and wholeness (spirit, soul & body). It will empower participant's to realize that they are more than conquerors through Jesus Christ rather than victims of their past.
Course Objectives
Survivors of sexual abuse will come to realize there is hope and healing from the past as they examine the:
- false beliefs about the abuse
- overwhelming effects of abuse on their life
- process of grieving the pain of sexual abuse and of learning to let go of the past
- process of reclaiming trust, control, and intimacy
- road to recovery through the Word of God
- healing path with God's help, from victim to survivor to an overcomer through Jesus Christ
