Resources

The following list provides information and resources you might want to investigate for further study. Inclusion of these resources does not necessarily imply endorsement of the views expressed by the Committed to Freedom Ministries. Only you can decide what is appropriate and effective for you and your situation. As always, pray about the information you take in. If you do not agree with it, that is your right and privilege. There are many resources available. This list is not exhaustive or conclusive.

Some of these books deal specifically with abuse issues, while others cover common concerns that survivors might struggle with. A few are books we love that make us laugh, think, or feel.

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Some are also available thru our offices, 800-713-7837. Please contact us with any questions.

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Ministries and Organizations	Books
International Justice Mission is a human rights agency that rescues victims of violence, sexual exploitation, slavery, and oppression. www.ijm.org 703.465.5495	The Uncaged Project Soul Strategies to Rise Above a Wounded Childhood by Sallie Culbreth iUniverse
Sexual Abuse Resources for Adolescents www.treeofrest.org 336-226-0094	The Uncaged Project Discussion Guide for Group Studies by Sallie Culbreth Published by Committed to Freedom Ministries (to be released)
www.MaleSurvivor.org	Despising the Shame The Story of Sallie Culbreth by Sallie Culbreth Published by Committed to Freedom Ministries
A nonprofit Agency for the prevention and treatment of sexual abuse. www.safersociety.org 802-247-3132	On the Threshold of Hope by Diane Mandt Langberg, Ph.D Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. Wheaton, IL (1999) On the Threshold of Hope Study Guide Compiled by Sallie Culbreth
Childhelp USA National Child Abuse Prevention Resource www.childhelpusa.org 1-800-4 A Child (800-422-4453)	My Father's Child by Lynda D. Elliott and Vicki L. Tanner, Ph.D Published by Teen Challenge International, Springfield, MO
Retreats for healing after abortion www.rachelsvineyard.org 877 HOPE 4 ME (877 467 3463)	The Wounded Heart and The Wounded Heart Companion Workbook by Dr. Dan B. Allender Published by Navpress, Colorado Springs, CO
Programs for Anorexia and Bulimia www.remudaranch.com 1-800-445-1900	A Safe Place (specifically written for teens who have been sexually abused) by Jan Morrison Shaw Publishers, Wheaton, IL (1990)
Christian growth residential programs to help people address life controlling problems (such as drug or alcohol abuse) www.teenchallengeusa.com 417-862-6969	Abused Boys The Neglected Victims of Sexual Abuse by Mic Hunter Published by Lexington Books
Sex Addicts Anonymous® Sex Addicts Anonymous, SAA, is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so they may overcome their sexual addiction and help others recover from sexual addiction or dependency. 800-477-8191	Caring for Sexually Abused Children A Handbook for Families and Churches by Dr. R. Timothy Kearney Published by Intervarsity Press
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Books (continued)
Haunted Marriage Overcoming the Ghosts of Your Spouse's Childhood Abuse by Clark E. Barshinger, Ph.D., Lojan E. LaRowe, Ph.D., and Andres T. Tapia Published by InterVarsity Press	The Courage to Heal A Guide for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse by Ellen Bass and Laura Davis Published by Collins
Allies in Healing When the Person You Love Was Sexually Abused as a Child - A Support Book for Partners by Laura Davis Published by HarperPerennial (1991)	What About Me? A Guide for Men Helping Female Partners Deal with Childhood Sexual Abuse by Grant Cameron Published by Creative Bound
Healing the Wounds of Sexual Addictions by Mark R. Laaser Published by Zondervan	No Stones Women Redeemed from Sexual Shame (deals with female sex addicts) by Marnie C. Ferree Published by Xulon Press
An Invitation to Healing Let God touch your mind, body and spirit. by Lynda D. Elliott Chosen Publishing	The Pornography Trap Setting Pastors and Layperson Free from Sexual Addiction by Mark R. Laaser and Ralph H. Earles Published by Beacon Hill Books
Intended for Pleasure Sex Technique and Sexual Fulfillment in Christian Marriage by Ed Wheat, MD and Gaye Wheat Published by Fleming H Revell	Secrets of Eve Understanding the Mystery of Female Sexuality by Archibald D. Hart, Ph.D., Catherine Hart Weber, Ph.D., and Debra L. Taylor, MA Published by Word Publishing.
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Bodily Harm The Breakthrough Healing Program for Self-Injurers by Karen Conterio and Wendy Lader, Ph.D. with Jennifer Kingson Bloom Published by Hyperion	A Celebration of Sex (A Christian Sex Manual) By Dr. Douglas E. Rosenau Published by Thomas Nelson Publishers
Body and Soul A Guide to Lasting Recovery from Compulsive Eating and Bulimia by Susan Meltsner, M.S.W. Published by MJF Books	Hope, Help and Healing for Eating Disorders A New Approach to Treating Anorexia, Bulimia, & Overeating by Gregory L. Jantz, Ph.D. Published by Shaw Publishing
Healing for Damaged Emotions and Workbook by David Seamands and Beth Funk Published by Victor Books	The Body Image Workbook An 8-Step Program for Learning to Like Your Looks by Thomas Cash Published by Thomas Nelson
The Lies We Believe by Chris Thurman Published by Thomas Nelson	Angry All The Time An Emergency Guide to Anger Control by Ron Potter-Efron, M.S.W. Published by New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Trapped in the Mirror Adult Children of Narcissists in Their Struggle for Self by Elan Golomb Published by Harper Paperbacks	Boundaries When to Say Yes, When to Say No to Take Control of Your Life by Henry Cloud and John Townsend Published by Zondervan
Inside Out by Dr. Larry Crabb Published by Navpress	Forbidden Grief The Unspoken Pain of Abortion by Theresa Burke with David Reardon Published by Acorn Books
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Learning About Sex Series Age appropriate sex education books for ages 3 to adult. Published by Concordia Publishing	The Search for Significance by Robert S. McGee Published by Rapha
The Secret Message of Jesus Uncovering the Truth that Could Change Everything by Brian McLaren W Publishing Group	Where is God When It Hurts by Philip Yancey Published by Zondervan
Traveling Mercies Some Thoughts on Faith by Anne Lamott Published by Random House	Inimacy with God by Fr. Thomas Keating Published by Crossroad Classic
Plan B Further Thoughts on Faith by Anne Lamott Published by Riverhead Hardcover	Blue Like Jazz Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality by Donald Miller Published by Nelson Books
The Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown Pictures by Clement Hurd HarperCollinsPublishers	On the Day You Were Born by Debra Frasier Published by Harcourt Children's Books
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