Who: This workshop is intended for church leaders/staff, ministry organizations, biblical counselors, or any church or community members who wish to gain more knowledge and understanding on domestic abuse and how to respond in ways that improve safety, outcomes, and accountability. (Due to the nature of this training, no minors are allowed).

Materials: There is the option of a 12-page guided note taking booklet, that follows along with the PowerPoint presentation, if the church/organization would like to print these in advance and make them available for attendees.

Timeframe: This is a 5.5–hour workshop.

Schedule Itinerary Example:

• 8:30-8:55 - Attendees Arrive
• 9:00 - 9:15 - Introduction
• 9:15 - 10:30 - Session 1: Dynamics and Impacts of Domestic Abuse
• 10:30 - 10:45 Break
• 10:45 - 11:45 - Session 2: A Theological Framework of Abuse
• 11:45 - 12:30 - Lunch 
• 12:30 - 1:45 - Session 3: Practical Church-Based Responses 
• 1:45 - 2:00 - Break
• 2:00 - 2:30 - Q&A

Cost: If the church/organization wants to sponsor the event, there is a suggested donation of $550.  Otherwise, each attendee would pay a registration fee of $35 (based on 15+ attendees). If you have a smaller group size, consider inviting other ministry leaders to the training.  

Presenter: Andrea Woodward has served as a pastoral counselor in Longview, WA since 2017. Her master's program included advanced certification in crisis and abuse counseling, and since then, she’s received an additional 135+ hours of faith-based training in the area of domestic abuse/covert control. She's been privileged to journey alongside countless women who’ve faced the evils of domestic abuse, and along the way, has come to understand the significant role faith communities play in shepherding and safeguarding their flock. Therefore, Andrea is passionate about partnering with the local church to offer support, collaboration, and education so they can respond well to issues of domestic abuse in their congregations.