Episode 62: Surviving Abuse From A Therapist: Amy Nordhues

Diana Winklerclergy abuse, sexual abuse, sexual assault, shame Leave a Comment

Imagine being a survivor of multiple abuses from childhood, and then the therapist that you chose to help you to heal from that abuse, abuses you as well. This is exactly what happened to our guest Amy Nordhues. We talk about her childhood, how she found her therapist, and the events that led to the betrayal of her trust. The aftermath was just as horrendous, dealing with the emotional upheaval, reactions from family and church, and decisions about litigation. Amy has very valuable tips on how to heal from therapist abuse, and how to spot inappropriate behavior from a professional therapist. This is a powerful, hopeful story that you don’t want to miss.

Resources mentioned:

T.E.L.L Therapy Exploitation Link Line

CelebrateRecovery.com

MendingtheSoul.org

clergy/therapist abuse Facebook group

SNAP Survivors Network of those Abused By Priests

https://www.snapnetwork.org/?gclid=CjwKCAiAiKuOBhBQEiwAId_sK0Q5noan-uvFQd4SW0A7qblgjHH1lyFe7u71e3p24qctksJdAsyPZxoC2FsQAvD_BwE

Bio: Amy Nordhues is a survivor of both childhood sexual abuse and sexual abuse as an adult at the hands of a mental health professional. She is a passionate Christ-follower and expert on the healing God provides. She has a BA in psychology with minors in sociology and criminology. Her devotions have been published in The Secret Place (Judson Press) devotional series. Her essay, Give Me a Sign, won 2nd place at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference Foundation Awards. Her memoir, Prayed Upon, won the Inspire Christian Writers’ “Great Openings” contest for non-fiction. She blogs at www.amynordhues.com. A married mother of three, she enjoys spending time with family, writing, reading, photography, and all things comedy.

https://www.amynordhues.com

https://books2read.com/PrayedUpon

https://www.facebook.com/AmyNordhues

twitter: @amy_nordhues

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