In today's episode of the Christian Coaching School Podcast, Dr. Leelo Bush tackles the dos and don'ts of coaching and helping victims of abuse.

[03:48] Abuse and Domestic Violence in Today's Society

[04:11] Understanding the Different Types of Abuse

[07:09] How Coaching Can Improve the Life of an Abuse Victim

[10:10] What is the Cycle of Abuse?

[14:59] The Abuse and Domestic Violence Coaching Process

[18:55] Self-Care for Coaches Helping Abuse Victims

[21:40] Parting Thoughts 

How Abuse Survivors Can Benefit From Coaching

Domestic abuse is a traumatic, life-altering experience that, unfortunately, most people in today's society have lived through personally. The number of domestic abuse cases has been rising these past few years, yet the number of people seeking help is on a frustrating decline. And while recovering from abuse takes time and demands ongoing support, there is help. Reach out to a coach who will support, educate, validate, and empower you on your journey to healing.

Survivors of domestic abuse can be in a fragile state, and it can be challenging for outsiders to empathize with them. But if you are a coach, this specialty can be full of landmines, and if you're not trained, you can do more harm than good. 

Disclaimer, do not try to coach on this topic if you are not properly trained.

Domestic Abuse is More Than Just Physical Abuse

When the word abuse is mentioned, most people automatically think of physical violence. And while physical abuse is what's common in most relationships, abuse is so much more than just physical. It can be physical, emotional, verbal, financial, or sexual. But the most important thing to understand is that no form of violence is more or less important than the other. As long as somebody is getting hurt, then something needs to be done. 

If you are in a place where you are experiencing any abuse, please reach out for help. Yes, all types of abuse are different, they are all heartbreaking, and no one ever deserves to experience them.

And if you feel called to coach others in this specialty, reach out to Dr. Bush and express your interest in this training by emailing admin@pccca.org

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