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 an optional 12-page guided note taking booklet, that follows along with the PowerPoint presentation, which the church/organization can print in advance and have available for the attendees.

Timeframe: This is a 5.5–hour workshop. The schedule below is ideal; however, I am open to discussing other options.

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: $525 if the church or organization is sponsoring the event or $35/person if each attendee is paying their own registration fee (based on 15+ people in attendance). 

Note: If you have a smaller group size, there is the option to increase the fee per person or have the church cover the difference. You can also invite other ministry leaders to the training or request on the form to join another church who's willing to host.

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 and 14 hours of level 1 & level 2 training as a certified Christian trauma care provider. 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.