Susan Yarrow Morris
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Opening the Door: A Pastor's Guide to Addressing Domestic Violence in Premarital Counseling
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Author: Susan Yarrow Morris
Author: Susan Yarrow Morris
The author defines domestic violence as "… a pattern of behavior used by one particular in an intimate relationship to establish power and control over another person through fear and intimidaions, often including the use of or threat violence." (p.13). She provides a clear understanding of its dynamics and provides specific stratagies, questions to ask, and information to share, not only in premarital counseling, but also in ongoing ministry and pastoral care, to prevent domestic violence and...