Discussion Guides

These PDF Trauma-informed Discussion guides are designed for pastoral care training, small group discussion and individual reflection. (Please note that there are spoilers about the novel in these guides so reading the book first is advised.)

• Understanding the Trauma of Abuse and the Challenge of Healing – A Discussion Guide for Pastoral Carers and Others Seeking to Understand and More Effectively Support Victims of Domestic and Family Violence

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I have just finished reading your book Restoring Hope and thoroughly enjoyed the gentle yet powerful storyline. I particularly loved the way the church leaders dealt with ‘Mark’ and stood up for Hope. O how I long to see the church operate like this! I have bought several copies as resources. Well done!! A. Bennett – Court Chaplain

• For Church Leaders and Pastoral Carers – Confronting Abuse and Protecting the Vulnerable in Christian Community

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• General Questions for Book Club Groups

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• Supporting Unplanned Pregnancy and Life Choices

For those using the above Discussion Guides who would like sample chapters from the novel for reference, the following chapter excerpts are freely available on email request from philippacleall@gmail.com.

• Chapter 22 – The Weight of One Life (Unplanned Pregnancy)
• Chapter 25 – (Enabling Abuse Dynamics in a Church Community)
• Chapter 29 – (Pastor Confronting Abuse)

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The Bible Study series below are both freely available by emailing philippacleall@gmail.com.

Guidelines for Safe Facilitation of Trauma-informed Groups for Women