Healing of the Heart Ministries Launches Seminar Series to Address Sexual Abuse Head On
“Beyond Healing to Wholeness: Overcoming Sexual Abuse” provides victims and survivors of incest/sexual abuse a biblical means for healing, restoration and wholeness.
Atlanta, GA –The sound of sexual abuse is silence. Even though we don’t talk about it at dinner parties and family gatherings, the realities are staggering:
1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys have been sexually assaulted by a family member or close friend;
- the majority of American rape victims (61%) are raped before the age of 18;
- 29% of all forcible rapes occurred before the victim was 11 years old;and
- 25% of rape victims are raped by their fathers/stepfathers (11%) or another family relative (16%).
And there is more. But in the midst of the statistics and the silence, victims are often left to deal with the fallout of abuse on their own.
That’s why Dr. Betty Mitchell, clinical and pastoral counselor, ordained minister and founder of Healing of the Heart Ministries (a ministry which brings spiritual and emotional healing to survivors of rape and incest) has decided to address the ugly reality of sexual abuse and its effects head on. In recognition of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention month, Dr. Mitchell and Healing of the Heart Ministries presents “Beyond Healing to Wholeness: Overcoming Sexual Abuse” April 21, 2012 at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park, GA.The first in a series of seminars and support gatherings, “Beyond Healing” will use biblical principles to educate and empower victims and those who have been impacted by sexual abuse to start rebuilding their lives so that they can become whole.
“Exposure is the first critical step in the journey to wholeness, as it helps victims and survivors understand that they are not alone,” says Dr. Mitchell. “That’s why the seminars will include a variety of guests who will share their own experiences with sexual abuse, and talk about how they have been able to overcome itto lead healthy, whole lives.” There will also be tools for thosewho work with sexual abuse victims, so pastors, ministers and mental health professionalsare encouraged to attend. Other speakers include Pastor Maya Taylor, Open Word Christian Ministries (Fairburn, GA), and special surprise guests who will share their personal testimonies for encouragement and inspirations.
The event will kick off at 8am and will end at noon and continental breakfast will be included The cost is free, but registration is required. For more information, visit http://beyondhealing.eventbrite.com
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About Dr. Betty Mitchell Driven by an unquenchable thirst to see the body of Christ walk in the deliverance and wholeness that has been predestined and prearranged for their lives, Dr. Mitchell has ministered healing and restoration to hundreds in both the US and the Caribbean through counseling, workshops and conference speaking. |
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After twenty five years as a manager and vice president of a Fortune 500 company, Dr. Mitchell heard the call to go into full time ministry with the message of Inner Healing. Coupled with a high powered and challenging career while raising two children as a single parent, Dr. Mitchell was driven by passion for hurting people, women and children, serving as a minister during 22 of her 25 corporate years. In 2008, Dr. Mitchell added her doctoral degree in the area of pastoral and clinical counseling to her 22 years of ministry. After personally ministering to hundreds of men and women devastated by the effects of sexual abuse, she launched a counseling ministry to expose, educate and empower in the area of incest and sexual abuse, and to heal “holes in the soul”. She is an author, speaker, licensed counselor, and an ordained minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
She has been a repeat guest on the long-standing television program Atlanta Live discussing the principles from her new book release, Inner Healing for Holes in the Soul ( launched nationally in July 2010. www.healingoftheheartministries.org). Dr. Mitchell currently serves her pastors Gary and Maya Taylor in a leadership role at her home church, Open Word Christian Ministries in Fairburn, GA, where she is an ordained minister and serves as the Director of the Pastoral Care ministry and C0-leader of the ministerial team
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About Healing of the Heart Ministries
Sexual abuse is a SILENT KILLER of the SOUL. Healing of the Hearts, Inc. is a ministry which brings both Spiritual and Emotional Healing to women, men and children who have been incestuous and sexually abused through local and national seminars, conferences, counseling and faith-based resources. For more information, visit www.healingoftheheartministries.org.
Healing of the Heart Ministries Launches Seminar Series to Address Sexual Abuse Head On
“Beyond Healing to Wholeness: Overcoming Sexual Abuse” provides victims and survivors of incest/sexual abuse a biblical means for healing, restoration and wholeness.
Atlanta, GA –The sound of sexual abuse is silence. Even though we don’t talk about it at dinner parties and family gatherings, the realities are staggering:
- 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys have been sexually assaulted by a family member or close friend;
- the majority of American rape victims (61%) are raped before the age of 18;
- 29% of all forcible rapes occurred before the victim was 11 years old;and
- 25% of rape victims are raped by their fathers/stepfathers (11%) or another family relative (16%).
And there is more. But in the midst of the statistics and the silence, victims are often left to deal with the fallout of abuse on their own.
That’s why Dr. Betty Mitchell, clinical and pastoral counselor, ordained minister and founder of Healing of the Heart Ministries (a ministry which brings spiritual and emotional healing to survivors of rape and incest) has decided to address the ugly reality of sexual abuse and its effects head on. In recognition of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention month, Dr. Mitchell and Healing of the Heart Ministries presents “Beyond Healing to Wholeness: Overcoming Sexual Abuse” April 21, 2012 at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park, GA.The first in a series of seminars and support gatherings, “Beyond Healing” will use biblical principles to educate and empower victims and those who have been impacted by sexual abuse to start rebuilding their lives so that they can become whole.
“Exposure is the first critical step in the journey to wholeness, as it helps victims and survivors understand that they are not alone,” says Dr. Mitchell. “That’s why the seminars will include a variety of guests who will share their own experiences with sexual abuse, and talk about how they have been able to overcome itto lead healthy, whole lives.” There will also be tools for thosewho work with sexual abuse victims, so pastors, ministers and mental health professionalsare encouraged to attend. Other speakers include Pastor Maya Taylor, Open Word Christian Ministries (Fairburn, GA), and special surprise guests who will share their personal testimonies for encouragement and inspirations.
The event will kick off at 8am and will end at noon and continental breakfast will be included The cost is free, but registration is required. For more information, visit http://beyondhealing.eventbrite.com
| About Dr. Betty Mitchell Driven by an unquenchable thirst to see the body of Christ walk in the deliverance and wholeness that has been predestined and prearranged for their lives, Dr. Mitchell has ministered healing and restoration to hundreds in both the US and the Caribbean through counseling, workshops and conference speaking. |
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After twenty five years as a manager and vice president of a Fortune 500 company, Dr. Mitchell heard the call to go into full time ministry with the message of Inner Healing. Coupled with a high powered and challenging career while raising two children as a single parent, Dr. Mitchell was driven by passion for hurting people, women and children, serving as a minister during 22 of her 25 corporate years. In 2008, Dr. Mitchell added her doctoral degree in the area of pastoral and clinical counseling to her 22 years of ministry. After personally ministering to hundreds of men and women devastated by the effects of sexual abuse, she launched a counseling ministry to expose, educate and empower in the area of incest and sexual abuse, and to heal “holes in the soul”. She is an author, speaker, licensed counselor, and an ordained minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
She has been a repeat guest on the long-standing television program Atlanta Live discussing the principles from her new book release, Inner Healing for Holes in the Soul ( launched nationally in July 2010. www.healingoftheheartministries.org). Dr. Mitchell currently serves her pastors Gary and Maya Taylor in a leadership role at her home church, Open Word Christian Ministries in Fairburn, GA, where she is an ordained minister and serves as the Director of the Pastoral Care ministry and C0-leader of the ministerial team |
About Healing of the Heart Ministries
Sexual abuse is a SILENT KILLER of the SOUL. Healing of the Hearts, Inc. is a ministry which brings both Spiritual and Emotional Healing to women, men and children who have been incestuous and sexually abused through local and national seminars, conferences, counseling and faith-based resources. For more information, visit www.healingoftheheartministries.org.
