Podcast appearances and mentions of amy nordhues

In this episode, author and guest, Amy Nordhues, details a deeply personal and harrowing narrative of vulnerability, trust, and betrayal at the hands of a revered Psychiatrist and church elder. Amy sheds light on the insidious nature of adult grooming and the impact of abuse on ones psyche and sense of safety. www.psychotherapy-podcast.com⁠ https://www.instagram.com/psycho.therapypodcast

Come join my guest Amy Nordhues and I as we talk about the journey of rediscovering the truth about who we really are after surviving childhood trauma. 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 the author of her memoir Prayed Upon. ... Support this podcast by signing up for the paid subscription. This includes subscriber only bonus content and more of what you like. Your subscription supports this podcast to keep going. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monique34/subscribe Amy's Website https://www.amynordhues.comAmy's book: https://www.amazon.com/Prayed-Upon-Br...

Guest 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 believer in Jesus and expert on the healing God provides. She has a BA in psychology with minors in sociology and criminology. In 2021, Amy published her story of abuse as an adult in the award-winning memoir Prayed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse. Now a full-time advocate for victims of therapist/clergy abuse, she has a well-loved blog, speaks at conferences, and has more than 35 radio and podcast interviews on the subject. A married mother of three, she enjoys spending time with family, writing, reading, photography, and all things comedy.   Show Summary: We want to warn you that this episode includes the topics of suicide, sexual assault, and abuse. As an adult, we often think we're incapable of falling into abusive situations or sexual grooming. However, roughly 50,000 people are working toward healing after finding themselves a victim to abusers within the church, doctor offices, therapy offices, jobs, and other places or situations where we often think we're safe.  Amy Nordhues is a survivor and an advocate for other survivors who have been through clergy and therapist abuse. Join Amy as she tells her story to hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Adkins during this conversation on God Hears Her.   Notes and Quotes:  “I refer to these traumas like an earthquake; there's the initial quake and there are these smaller, mini quakes that happen for years.” –Amy Nordhues “An ethical therapist will never burden the clients. They will be a blank slate for you when you walk in, and then you leave [your appointment] knowing that they can take care of themselves.” –Amy Nordhues “Suddenly I found myself thinking, ‘God doesn't make abusers', and, ‘God doesn't make evil' . . . so what if God restored my abuser to the person that He made, would I be okay with that person going to heaven?” –Amy Nordhues “Forgiveness is not that you like your abuser now or that you're okay with what happened, but I feel like it's telling God that this burden is too heavy for me and I need you to take it.” –Amy Nordhues I had spent most of my life in darkness, bitterness, and anger. . . . I wasn't going back there. And I like to tell victims, “Don't let your abusers take that [hope] away from you; don't let them take away your faith. Don't let them put you back into that cage of anger and bitterness.” –Amy Nordhues   Verses:  Exodus 14:14 NIV Deuteronomy 32:35 NIV Psalm 37:6 NIV   Links:  Amy's website: www.amynordhues.com Amy's book: https://www.amazon.com/Prayed-Upon-Breaking-Therapist-Abuse God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her email sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/sign-upsfmc  Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Amy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amynordhuesauthor/ Elisa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisamorganauthor/ Eryn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eryneddy/   MB01XH4FERIDRGN

Guest 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 believer in Jesus and expert on the healing God provides. She has a BA in psychology with minors in sociology and criminology. In 2021, Amy published her story of abuse as an adult in the award-winning memoir Prayed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse. Now a full-time advocate for victims of therapist/clergy abuse, she has a well-loved blog, speaks at conferences, and has more than 35 radio and podcast interviews on the subject. A married mother of three, she enjoys spending time with family, writing, reading, photography, and all things comedy.   Show Summary: We want to warn you that this episode includes the topics of suicide, sexual assault, and abuse. As an adult, we often think we're incapable of falling into abusive situations or sexual grooming. However, roughly 50,000 people are working toward healing after finding themselves a victim to abusers within the church, doctor offices, therapy offices, jobs, and other places or situations where we often think we're safe.  Amy Nordhues is a survivor and an advocate for other survivors who have been through clergy and therapist abuse. Join Amy as she tells her story to hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Adkins during this conversation on God Hears Her.   Notes and Quotes:  “I refer to these traumas like an earthquake; there's the initial quake and there are these smaller, mini quakes that happen for years.” –Amy Nordhues “An ethical therapist will never burden the clients. They will be a blank slate for you when you walk in, and then you leave [your appointment] knowing that they can take care of themselves.” –Amy Nordhues “Suddenly I found myself thinking, ‘God doesn't make abusers', and, ‘God doesn't make evil' . . . so what if God restored my abuser to the person that He made, would I be okay with that person going to heaven?” –Amy Nordhues “Forgiveness is not that you like your abuser now or that you're okay with what happened, but I feel like it's telling God that this burden is too heavy for me and I need you to take it.” –Amy Nordhues I had spent most of my life in darkness, bitterness, and anger. . . . I wasn't going back there. And I like to tell victims, “Don't let your abusers take that [hope] away from you; don't let them take away your faith. Don't let them put you back into that cage of anger and bitterness.” –Amy Nordhues   Verses:  Exodus 14:14 NIV Deuteronomy 32:35 NIV Psalm 37:6 NIV   Links:  Amy's website: www.amynordhues.com Amy's book: https://www.amazon.com/Prayed-Upon-Breaking-Therapist-Abuse God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her email sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/sign-upsfmc  Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Amy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amynordhuesauthor/ Elisa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisamorganauthor/ Eryn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eryneddy/   MB01XH4FERIDRGN

Amy Nordhues grew up a survivor of sexual abuse. When she got saved, she went to the church for counseling. The very kind minister/counselor became a father figure, telling her she was the "daughter he never had," words he knew she was aching to hear. He invaded her personal space because he knew she was never allowed to have boundaries. What ensued was a horrific story of abuse by a therapist that was supposed to minster the healing power of Jesus. While this is a highly triggering podcast, it is one that needs to be heard. As survivors, we need to know what the warning signs are for unsafe therapists. Amy helps us to know what good therapists are and how to trust them. While Amy is not an sra survivor, this therapist tried to convince her that she was DID, adding to her confusion. We have to be wise even in therapy and Amy walks us through this delicate are. You can find a link to Amy's book "Prayed Upon: Breaking Free From Therapist Abuse" on the community page at www.onlygodrescuedme.com or https://a.co/d/gy0R69T. You can connect with Amy at www.amynordhues.com.

*Trigger warning: Talk of Sexual abuse On today's episode I sat down with Amy Nordhues, author and survivor of both childhood sexual abuse and sexual abuse as an adult at the hands of a mental health professional. Her story is detailed in her book “Prayed Upon, Breaking Free From Therapist Abuse.” During our conversation Amy touches on some of the following: The inner workings of the abuse process of adult victims  -How past childhood trauma can make an adult vulnerable to predators -Understanding how an otherwise functional adult can be duped provides much needed healing for the victim and aides loved ones in providing support -Recognizing and bringing “into the light” the defective beliefs that are causing victims to doubt their own realities and become ensnared by abusers and more. Thank you so much Amy for sharing your vulnerable and personal experiences with the world in hopes of helping others feel less alone and more empowered. Watch the episode on video on YouTube https://youtu.be/pp4WMClu7eM Thank you for your sponsorship as it helps to keep this podcast going. Link to purchase Amy's book https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HR9TN3N Amy's website: www.amynordhues.com Monique's website www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com

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.   She shares her story of abuse as an adult in the award-winning memoir, Prayed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse. Now a full-time advocate for victims of therapist/clergy abuse, she speaks at conferences and has over 35 radio and podcast interviews on the subject. She blogs at www.amynordhues.com. A married mother of three, she enjoys spending time with family, writing, reading, photography, and all things comedy. #drdanamzallag, #drdanpodcast, #Happinessjourneywithdrdan, #ddanmotivation, #inspiringinterviews, #drdancbt, #drdantherapy, #drdancoaching, #drdanhappiness,  #sexualabusevictim, #childhoodtrauma, --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happinessjourney/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happinessjourney/support

Amy Nordhues is Published Author/Survivor/Advocate for Victims of Clergy and/or Therapist Abuse. She is the author of Preyed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse. She is a survivor of both childhood sexual abuse and sexual abuse as an adult at the hands of a mental health professional. She also won the 2022 Indie Book Award. Amy's "Preyed Upon "book won First Place in the Inspire Christian Writers "Great Openings" Contest in Non-fiction. She is married with three kids who enjoys spending time with her family and she is a passionate Christ-follower and expert on the healing God provides. We will begin by talking about the 1st time she accepts Christ as her Personal Savior, and what difference it made before and after she accepted him in her life. You will hear her open her heart to us by sharing the sexual abuse that she had to experience in her life. She will also answer the questions what the inner workings of the abuse process with adult victims are and how past childhood abuse can make an adult vulnerable to predators. To buy her book or learn more about Amy you can go to amynordhues.com/book/ You can listen to the last part of our conversation by going to: www.buymeacoffee.com/cometojesus/part-2-amy-interviewOur prayer is that by listening to her testimony that you will accept Christ as your Personal Savior and that you will always remember that no matter what happens to you that God will always be there for you because he loves you. We also want to say thank you to our Spotify sponsor of our show for the beautiful music you heard from in this episode which is called "Survivor" by Zach Williams. Thank you for listening and supporting us and always remember to Come to Jesus Daily. Stay bless and until next time.Connect with us through our Social Media Links:Email us at cometojesuswithannette.mahal@gmail.com Twitter and Instagram: @AnnetteMahal FB: Come to JesusYou can help support our podcast ministry and partner with us reach further to build God's Kingdom through our Patreon account which is www.patreon.com/user/posts?u=81226509 or you can give a onetime donation of donating for our coffee ministry or be a part of our monthly supporters to be a part of our monthly livestream and the other benefits that goes with it by going to: www.buymeacoffee.com/cometojesus

We tend to trust people who are in positions of power, or who hold down jobs that are service oriented like a doctor, a pastor, or a therapist. Amy Nordhues trusted her therapist. Everyone in her community loved him. Her friend raved about him. He was an elder at the church she was attending. Amy didn't know it, but he was also very, very dangerous. Our book this week is Preyed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse and our guest is its author, Amy Nordhues. Amy is an author and speaker who hopes to use her experience both as a new Christian and as a victim of sexual abuse by a therapist/clergy to help, support and educate others. Through the telling of her very personal story she hopes to provide insight into the following: The inner workings of the abuse process of adult victims, how past childhood abuse can make an adult vulnerable to predators and so much more. I do want to caution everyone that while we won't be getting graphic, we will be discussing sexual abuse, and abuse by a trusted therapist. Please use your discretion about whether this is an episode that won't trigger anything for you. Luke 8:16-18 “Now no one lights a lamp and then covers it with a container [to hide it], or puts it under a bed; instead, he puts it on a lampstand, so that those who come in may see the light. For there is nothing hidden that will not become evident, nor anything secret that will not be known and come out into the open. So be careful how you listen; for whoever has [a teachable heart], to him more [understanding] will be given; and whoever does not have [a longing for truth], even what he thinks he has will be taken away from him.” There's a lot going on here in this short parable. Jesus dives right into what the purpose of a lamp is - to give light to people. What light does is to drive out darkness. How can we expect people to want to hear the gospel when it comes out that we are hiding and excusing sin? The news is full of stories that involve trusted members of a faith community who are abusing others in secret. Why are we shocked when the world doesn't trust us, when they call us hypocrites? We want to make our churches safe for the people in our congregations, but also for people who have been hurt and aren't sure where they can find a safe refuge. That's part of what author Amy Nordhues shared with us today. I hope you'll take something you've learned here and help your church become a light in the darkness in your community. Can you trust everyone in your church? Not always. Listen here for Season 3, Episode 12: Bitter Jealousy: The Murder that Shocked a Small Town Church Please visit my website to access more episodes, read my blog posts, or check out ways you can financially support the podcast so that together we can impact more people, more families, and more communities. If you would like to contact me about booking me as a speaker, or ask about my consulting and investigative services, please email me at lori@theunlovelytruth.com. Buy Amy's book here Learn more about Amy here Buy my book, How to Kick Fear to the Curb: Private Investigator Approved Personal Safety Tips with Biblical Evidence to "Fear Not", here

In this episode of Crime Over Cocktails, I talk with my guest Amy.  Amy survived both childhood sexual abuse and sexual abuse as an adult at the hands of her therapist. Just because someone has more power than you does not mean that you cannot say no!Amy is now an advocate and the author of Prayed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abusehttps://amynordhues.comhttps://www.amazon.com/Prayed-Upon-Breaking-Therapist-Abuse-ebook/dp/B09HR9TN3N?ref_=ast_author_dpSupport the showhttps://www.crimeovercocktails.comhttp://www.instagram.com/crimeovercocktails/http://calendly.com/crimeovercocktails https://podmatch.com/signup/crimeovercocktailshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu1f3cHWYhG4vWEwRcmkTmghttps://paypal.me/crimeovercocktails?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US

Does shame cripple you to the extent where the smallest act of generosity leaves you feeling immensely indebted to another person? The power of shame can undoubtedly drive us into situations of abuse and victimization. Jesus has scorned the shame and dresses us in His righteousness. Glory to Him forever! Today, Amy Nordhues, a survivor of both childhood sexual abuse and sexual abuse as an adult at the hands of a mental health professional, joins His Heartbeat with incredible vulnerability. Perhaps you have a story like Amy and are searching to understand where God was, what His thoughts are, or how He can bring healing and redemption today. Connect with Amy www.amynordhues@gmail.comPlease SUPPORT His Heartbeat through Crown of Beauty InternationalDonation Page// Cru-Crown of Beauty InternationalCONNECT with His Heartbeat and Crown of Beauty InternationalWebsite// Facebook//InstagramConnect with Sue Corl's Instagram//WebsiteSUBMIT your own scenarios or questionsEmail: crownofbeautyinternational@gmail.comResources Mentioned in the Show:Prayed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist AbuseAmy's WebsiteAmy's FBAmy's IG

You don't want to miss this episode that was hosted live on Instagram as Amy gives more insight into how she internalized her worth and how she took responsibility in taking her life back to purchase the book click on link provided belowPrayed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse - Kindle edition by Nordhues, Amy, Weigand, Ken, Pooler, David. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.Also, check out my website for products and services also my E-book 8 habits of a virtuous womanNew tab (worthbound.com)8 Habits of a Virtuous Woman - Kindle edition by Renee, Tanya. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. Support the show

Welcome to our newest show at Impact Radio USA, "INTERVIEWS and MORE", the show that features past interviews from our guests on "Dr. Paul's Family Talk" radio show. In addition to continuing to promote our guests, this show also gives our listeners another opportunity to hear the great information that our guests have provided. As for the "More", we will cover everything from food, to cars, to Bible verses, to music, and so much "MORE"! NEW SHOWS ARE DROPPED EACH MONDAY AT 10:00 AM ET. On today's segment, we will talk to Amy Nordhues and Willie Drye. AMY NORDHUES, an author and sexual abuse survivor from Bartlesville, Oklahoma, joined us to discuss her story, including her latest release, "Prayed Upon: Breaking Free From Therapist Abuse". FROM HER WEBSITE: "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) and include: A Big Softy, Winter 2018, Fixer Upper, Summer 2019, No, Thank You, Summer 2021 and Unveiled, Fall 2021. Her essay, Give Me a Sign, won 2nd place at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference Foundation Awards. She blogs at www.amynordhues.com. A married mother of three, she enjoys spending time with family, writing, reading, photography, and all things comedy. She hopes that through her ministry, she can shed a light on the very under-reported issue of therapist/clergy abuse both to offer support to the victim and to aide loved ones so they can better assist the victim with the very arduous process of healing. She also hopes to work towards improving the laws in her state which currently has no legislation regarding therapist abuse. In over half of the states in our country, it is illegal for a therapist to engage in sex with a client. The power differential that exists in any therapeutic relationship makes it impossible for a client to give consent. For this reason, the patient entering therapy must be protected." amynordhues.com WILLIE DRYE, an author from North Carolina, joined us to discuss his release, "For Sale —American Paradise: How Our Nation Was Sold an Impossible Dream in Florida". From his Amazon Page: "A tale of a colorful and tragicomic era during which the allure and illusion of the American Dream was on full display—a Jazz Age period when Americans started chasing what F. Scott Fitzgerald called “the orgiastic future”—the book reveals how the recent economic collapse in Florida is eerily similar to events that happened there between 1925 and 1928. What sets the mid-1920s' Florida land boom apart from more recent booms-and-busts, however, is that this was the first modern boom, the first time that emerging new technologies, mass communications and modern advertising techniques were used to sell the nation on the notion that prosperity and happiness are simply there for the taking." https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014W13IKG/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i1 Enjoy!

Welcome to our newest show at Impact Radio USA, "INTERVIEWS and MORE", the show that features past interviews from our guests on "Dr. Paul's Family Talk" radio show. In addition to continuing to promote our guests, this show also gives our listeners another opportunity to hear the great information that our guests have provided. As for the "More", we will cover everything from food, to cars, to Bible verses, to music, and so much "MORE"! NEW SHOWS ARE DROPPED EACH MONDAY AT 10:00 AM ET. On today's segment, we will talk to Amy Nordhues and Willie Drye. AMY NORDHUES, an author and sexual abuse survivor from Bartlesville, Oklahoma, joined us to discuss her story, including her latest release, "Prayed Upon: Breaking Free From Therapist Abuse". FROM HER WEBSITE: "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) and include: A Big Softy, Winter 2018, Fixer Upper, Summer 2019, No, Thank You, Summer 2021 and Unveiled, Fall 2021. Her essay, Give Me a Sign, won 2nd place at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference Foundation Awards. She blogs at www.amynordhues.com. A married mother of three, she enjoys spending time with family, writing, reading, photography, and all things comedy. She hopes that through her ministry, she can shed a light on the very under-reported issue of therapist/clergy abuse both to offer support to the victim and to aide loved ones so they can better assist the victim with the very arduous process of healing. She also hopes to work towards improving the laws in her state which currently has no legislation regarding therapist abuse. In over half of the states in our country, it is illegal for a therapist to engage in sex with a client. The power differential that exists in any therapeutic relationship makes it impossible for a client to give consent. For this reason, the patient entering therapy must be protected." amynordhues.com WILLIE DRYE, an author from North Carolina, joined us to discuss his release, "For Sale —American Paradise: How Our Nation Was Sold an Impossible Dream in Florida". From his Amazon Page: "A tale of a colorful and tragicomic era during which the allure and illusion of the American Dream was on full display—a Jazz Age period when Americans started chasing what F. Scott Fitzgerald called “the orgiastic future”—the book reveals how the recent economic collapse in Florida is eerily similar to events that happened there between 1925 and 1928. What sets the mid-1920s' Florida land boom apart from more recent booms-and-busts, however, is that this was the first modern boom, the first time that emerging new technologies, mass communications and modern advertising techniques were used to sell the nation on the notion that prosperity and happiness are simply there for the taking." https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014W13IKG/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i1 Enjoy!

Author of Preyed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse 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) and include A Big Softy, Winter 2018, Fixer Upper, Summer 2019, No, Thank You, Summer 2021, and Unveiled Fall 2021. 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. Email: amynordhues@gmail.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/AmyNordhues Twitter: https://twitter.com/Amy_Nordhues Website: https://www.amynordhues.com    

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) and include: A Big Softy, Winter 2018; Fixer Upper, Summer 2019; No, Thank You, Summer 2021; and Unveiled, Fall 2021. Her memoir, “Prayed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse” won first place Inspire Christian Writer's "Great Openings" contest for non-fiction. She blogs at www.amynordhues.com. A married mother of three, when she isn't spending time with her family, writing, reading, or creating photo books, she can be found laughing at her favorite comedians. Grace & Hope Consulting,LLC compiled a list of resources to help those impacted by sexual abuse, you can download it here. #ptsd #trauma #abuse #traumsurvivor #traumarecovery #sexualabuse --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/graceandhopeconsulting/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/graceandhopeconsulting/support

Stephanie talks to Amy Nordhues who experienced and overcame therapist abuse. Amy has an extremely inspiring journey and her book is a page turner! Amy Nordhues is a survivor of both childhood sexual abuse and sexualabuse 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) and include: A Big Softy, Winter 2018, Fixer Upper, Summer 2019, No, ThankYou, Summer 2021 and Unveiled, Fall 2021. Her memoir, Prayed Upon:Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse won first place Inspire ChristianWriter's "Great Openings" contest for non-fiction. She blogs atwww.amynordhues.com. A married mother of three, when she isn't spending time with her family, writing, reading, or creating photo books, she can be found laughing at her favorite comedians.https://amynordhues.com/Everyone has resilience, but what does that mean and how to we use it in life and leadership? Join Stephanie Olson, expert in resiliency and trauma, every week as she talks to other experts living lives of resilience. Stephanie also shares her own stories of addictions, disordered eating, domestic and sexual violence, abandonment, and trauma; and shares the everyday struggles and joys of everyday life. As a wife, mom, and CEO she gives commentaries, and, sometimes a few rants, to shed light on what makes a person resilient. So, if you have experienced adversity in life in any way, and you want to learn how to better lead your family, your workplace, and, well, your life, this podcast is for you!https://stephanieolson.com

Author Amy Nordhues of Prayed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse shares her story about the deception and betrayal by a mental health professional. Amy's journey is about overcoming sexual abuse both as a child and an adult and how warped beliefs made her vulnerable to predators. But God, who never leaves us, showed her a way out to His path of freedom and healing. She knows how much God loves, values, and cherishes her and she serves Him by helping others to be set free from the bondage and shame abuse leaves behind. I love how her story shines the light of our worthiness to God and how His kindness and goodness follows us all the days of our lives. Amy's Book Contact Amy

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 blogs at www.amynordhues.com. You can find Preyed Upon at any book store.

She is a speaker and an author of the book entitled ‘Preyed Upon: Breaking Free From Therapist Abuse.' Preyed Upon is a book that was written for three groups. The first one is for the victims of abuse, in hopes to let them know that they are not alone. The second one is for the people who can't relate to abuse, those who judge people and their stories. This is to let them know how hard the experience is, and how hard it is to come forward with what happened. Lastly is for everyone, especially those people who are currently struggling to connect with God. Amy wants the people to know that these problems may have occurred, but it does not mean that God left us to suffer in pain. It wasn't God that did this to you.   Amy Nordhues was a victim of abuse. She approached a therapist in hopes to recover from the abuse, depression, and issues with parenting and marriage. However, her therapist took advantage of her weaknesses and manipulated her to fit into his narrative.  She didn't know what to do at first. She was so confused, not knowing what to do. She experienced doubts, especially about God.  Thankfully, she was able to fight her abuser. She was able to ask for help from others. She was able to speak up and tell the truth. She stood up and fought against her abuser.  Episode 203 of The Beyond Adversity Podcast is for those people who experienced abuse. This is for you to know that you are not alone. You are not fighting this on your own.  This episode discusses all the abuse and adversity that Amy had in her life as well as how she was able to overcome it. “The Beyond Adversity Podcast with Dr. Brad Miller is published weekly with the mission of helping people “Grow Through What They Go Through” as they navigate adversity and discover their promised life of peace, prosperity, and purpose.  https://amynordhues.com/ (https://amynordhues.com/) Book – Prayed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08SR1HTL6 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08SR1HTL6) Email: amynordhues@gmail.com   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-nordhues-636806225/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-nordhues-636806225/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Amy_Nordhues (https://twitter.com/Amy_Nordhues) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amynordhuesauthor/ (https://www.instagram.com/amynordhuesauthor/)

S5 EP.13 – Amy Nordhues thought she was in good hands to heal from childhood trauma and abuse. Not only was her therapist recommended to her by a friend, but he was a deacon at her church. Instead of walking into healing, she walked into a nightmare of more trauma and abuse. Amy courageously shares her story in a memoir called Prayed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse. You will be inspired and encouraged by our conversation with Amy as she shares her passion for Christ and the healing He provides.

Good Morning! Today, I interviewed Amy Nordhues, Author of Prayed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse. Amy has gone from victim to thriving child of God. Her story is one in which she escapes from the abuse of a respected, church-going psychiatrist. She asked for help with depression, but instead of providing healing, this psychiatrist leads her down a path of deception and betrayal. His office, which initially feels like a sanctuary, becomes a psychological prison, one from which Amy will have to fight to free herself. This is an episode you do not want to miss!! Amy Nordhues: Website: https://amynordhues.com/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HR9TN3N?ref_=k4w_oembed_LqyI9KvIrGf76g&tag=kpembed-20&linkCode=kpe Show Notes: There were a few audio issues, but I cleaned it up as best as I could :) Therapy Exploitation Link Line (TELL) - https://www.therapyabuse.org/ "So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them." Genesis 1:27 New King James Version (NKJV) "Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord." Romans 12:19 NKJV My Social Media: My Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/dwaynestaten/ Music: Moody by Jay Someday https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_moody Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/WJHTZpx9d2o

Welcome to Linda's Corner.  In this episode, Amy Nordhues talks about overcoming the tragedy of clergy and therapist abuse.   Amy is the author of “Prayed Upon,” she is also an abuse survivor, and an advocate for victims of clergy and therapist abuse.  You can learn more about Amy and her book at her website https://amynordhues.com.Some of the highlights Amy shares:How past abuse can make an adult vulnerable to predatorsAmy shares her personal story of being manipulated and sexually abused by her trusted, highly recommended therapistInsight into how this could happen - gaining perspective from the point of view from the victimThe process of healing from past abuseIf you've been abused by a trusted authority figure, you're not alone and it's not your faultTransitioning from thinking "I'm garbage" to "I am the daughter of the King"  And morePlease share, subscribe, leave a rating and review, visit the Linda's Corner website at lindascornerpodcast.com and/or follow on youtube, facebook, instagram, and pinterest @lindascornerpodcast. Thanks! 

Amy Nordhues, Prayed Upon author, shares her story of abuse by a respected, church-going psychiatrist. Her story shines a light on the way victims can gain freedom from the bondage of shame that abuse leaves behind.For more info:https://amynordhues.comamynordhues@gmail.comhttps://www.facebook.com/AmyNordhueshttps://www.instagram.com/amynordhuesauthorhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-nordhues-636806225Welcome to See Beneath Your Beautiful, where guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which inspire, encourage and challenge us. Host Hara Allison embraces these tough conversations, intimately exploring our loves, fears and hopes with a delicious combination of depth and lightness.https://seebeneathyourbeautiful.com or listen wherever pods are cast.Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/z6ceeh7uSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/k8783km4____To get in touch with Hara Allison:Podcast: https://seebeneathyourbeautiful.com/Photography: https://hara.photography/Design: https://studioh-creative.com/

Amy Nordhues is a writer, author, speaker, and married mother of three. She is also a survivor of both sexual abuse as a child and as an adult at the hands of a mental health professional. Her recently released memoir has already earned an award as well as rave reviews. Amy shares how she fell prey to a predatory psychiatrist who also happened to be a highly respected elder at the church she attended. She describes the how he skillfully manipulated her, using the insidious process of grooming to ensnare her in his trap. Amy's pleas for help from her close friend and mentor were not only ignored, but she was also scolded for speaking negatively about a church elder and respected physician.    Having nowhere else to go and no one to turn to, Amy was trapped in a web of abuse until she final found the strength and courage to break free. She now shares her story to help, support, and educate others who have fallen prey to clergy and therapist abuse, as well as to help potential victims recognize the danger signs before it's too late. Download this episode to hear Amy's story, and how she managed to find peace and healing through the Ultimate Healer, who had never left her side, even in her darkest hours.    amynordhues.com/   linkedin.com/in/amy-nordhues-636806225 amy@amynordhues.com  

Episode 117 featuring Amy Nordhues: Prayed UponAmy and I spoke about her book, the importance of speaking out, and how creativity has helped her recovery journey.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.You can find Amy here:https://amynordhues.com/https://books2read.com/PrayedUponhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100016778074906https://twitter.com/Amy_Nordhues Free Gift:When you sign up to follow Amy's blog, she gives you the gift of photography with scripture and the first chapter of her book for free. https://amynordhues.com/You can find your host Larissa Russell here:https://www.creativeu.ca/https://www.facebook.com/CreativeU.ca/https://www.instagram.com/creativeu.ca/https://www.pinterest.ca/CreativeUdotca/

In this episode, Amy Nordhues shares her healing journey from sexual abuse. She shares the importance of God, people and useful resources in the process of healing and breaking free from the stigma and issues associated with abuse. She talks about how she deals with triggers and the forgiveness process. “Negative thoughts and triggers could come, but forgiveness is an ongoing process.” “God loves on us, gives us bursts of encouragement and what we need to get through each step of our journey.” Connect with AMY NORDHUES: Website: https://amynordhues.com/ PRAYED UPON on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HR9TN3N Thank you for joining me on this MIRROR TALK podcast journey. Kindly stay connected by subscribing or following on any platform. Please do not forget to leave a review and rating. Let us connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrortalk.podcast/ More inspiring episodes and show notes here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/ Your opinions, thoughts, suggestions and comments matter to us. Share them here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/your-opinion-matters/ Have you heard about Newsly? It is an all-in-one audio supper app for iOS and Android that picks up web articles about the most trending topics tailored just for you and reads to you in a natural human voice. They have podcasts as well and our podcast MIRROR TALK is there too! You can explore trending podcasts from over 50 countries. Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me. Use our promo code M1RRORTALK to receive a one-month free premium subscription.

Amy tells us her story about the feelings she felt growing up as a victim of childhood sexual abuse.. and how all of that lead her to seeking help of a psychiatrist who takes advantage of her past and grooms her until she is finding herself once again in the midst of sexual abuse. This is a heartwrenching story bringing light to therapist abuse as well as the feelings surrounding all sexual abuse. Amy educates us on how adults can be groomed and how many people out there are suffering in silence. Amy is raw, real, and vulnerable. If you want more information on Amy' story as well as more education on these issues- please purchase her book 'Preyed Upon' at www.amynordhues.com https://amynordhues.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AmyNordhues https://twitter.com/Amy_Nordhues https://www.instagram.com/amynordhuesauthor/ https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21702772.Amy_Nordhues https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HR9TN3N https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-nordhues-636806225/ https://www.tiktok.com/@amynordhues https://www.pinterest.com/amykathween/_saved/

Happy Wednesday Friends!It is the middle of the week again and here we are kicking butt and taking names! My next guest talks about something that is highly controversial. I think it is something that most people wouldn't believe that happens. I think she is incredibly brave shedding any labels holding her back and telling her story. Please welcome VIP guest Amy Nordhues. 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) and include: A Big Softy, Winter 2018, Fixer Upper, Summer 2019, No, Thank You, Summer 2021 and Unveiled, Fall 2021. Her memoir, Prayed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse won first place Inspire Christian Writer's "Great Openings" contest for non-fiction. She blogs at www.amynordhues.com. A married mother of three, when she isn't spending time with her family, writing, reading, or creating photo books, she can be found laughing at her favorite comedians. To learn more or to connect with Amy, head to the links below:https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-nordhues-636806225/https://twitter.com/Amy_Nordhueshttps://amynordhues.com/Support for Label Free Podcast is brought to you by ​MANSCAPED™​, who is the best in men's below-the-waist grooming.  ​MANSCAPED  offers precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. They obsess over their technology developments to provide you the best tools for your grooming experience. MANSCAPED is trusted by over 2 million men worldwide! We have an exclusive offer for my listeners - 20% off + free shipping with the code: LabelFree20 at   https://www.manscaped.com​ As always thank you for the support, to contact me directly follow the link below: https://www.labelfreepodcast.com​ Stay Healthy, Stay Ready- Deanna Marie Kuempel #ad​​ #sponsor​

Happy Wednesday Friends!It is the middle of the week again and here we are kicking butt and taking names! My next guest talks about something that is highly controversial. I think it is something that most people wouldn't believe that happens. I think she is incredibly brave shedding any labels holding her back and telling her story. Please welcome VIP guest Amy Nordhues. 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) and include: A Big Softy, Winter 2018, Fixer Upper, Summer 2019, No, Thank You, Summer 2021 and Unveiled, Fall 2021. Her memoir, Prayed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse won first place Inspire Christian Writer's "Great Openings" contest for non-fiction. She blogs at www.amynordhues.com. A married mother of three, when she isn't spending time with her family, writing, reading, or creating photo books, she can be found laughing at her favorite comedians. To learn more or to connect with Amy, head to the links below:https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-nordhues-636806225/https://twitter.com/Amy_Nordhueshttps://amynordhues.com/Support for Label Free Podcast is brought to you by ​MANSCAPED™​, who is the best in men's below-the-waist grooming.  ​MANSCAPED  offers precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. They obsess over their technology developments to provide you the best tools for your grooming experience. MANSCAPED is trusted by over 2 million men worldwide! We have an exclusive offer for my listeners - 20% off + free shipping with the code: LabelFree20 at   https://www.manscaped.com​ As always thank you for the support, to contact me directly follow the link below: https://www.labelfreepodcast.com​ Stay Healthy, Stay Ready- Deanna Marie Kuempel #ad​​ #sponsor​

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://amynordhues.com/_________Make sure to Stay Connected with Rob during the week via any of the below social media platforms:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobLohmanLiftedFromTheRut/ Twitter: @RobLohmanInstagram: @roblohmanliftedfromtherut LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertlohman/ YouTube: Rob Lohman BroadcastsWebsite: www.liftedfromtherut.comPhone: 970-331-4469Email: rob@liftedFromTheRut.com

I am thrilled to be joined on the podcast by the courageous Amy Nordhues. 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) . Her essay, Give Me a Sign, won 2nd place at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference Foundation Awards. She blogs at www.amynordhues.com. A married mother of three, she enjoys spending time with family, writing, reading, photography, and all things comedy.She hopes that through her ministry, she can shed a light on the very under-reported issue of therapist/clergy abuse both to offer support to the victim and to aide loved ones so they can better assist the victim with the very arduous process of healing. She also hopes to work towards improving the laws in her state which currently has no legislation regarding therapist abuse.In this episode, Amy has valuable tips on how to heal from therapist abuse,  how to spot inappropriate behavior from a professional therapist and how to forgive. This is a powerful, hopeful story that you don't want to miss.Enjoy the episode, and a special thank you to my listeners for joining me on this journey. Stay tuned and keep listening. Should you wish to connect with Amy, you can check out her social pages and website. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyNordhuesTwitter: https://twitter.com/Amy_NordhuesInstagram:   https://www.instagram.com/amynordhuesauthor/Website:  https://amynordhues.com/Book: Prayed upon - Breaking Free from Therapist Abusehttps://amynordhues.com/  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HR9TN3N  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59222402-prayed-upon  https://www.facebook.com/AmyNordhues  Connect with me by checking out mycenteredlife for daily inspiration, and leave me a comment to let me know what you think of the episode.Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mycenteredlifeInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/mycenteredlifeSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/survivingtraumastoriesofhope)

Amy Nordhues - Sexual Abuse by a Mental Health Professional It is my prayer that today's conversation with adult sexual abuse survivor Amy Nordhues will strengthen your heart in countless ways. Amy's abuse was at the hands of an older gentleman, trusted by the community as well as the church and he was also a mental health professional. Amy had the heavy burden of experiencing abuse both in her childhood and as this story indicates, an adult. Can childhood abuse set you up to be an easy target as an adult? Amy answers that question and many more with transparency and a genuine desire to give the abused a voice. As we talked I could see countless ways the devil was focused on destroying her. From her childhood abuse, where she didn't have any control over what happened to her to the professional help that at first feels like, she describes it, a sanctuary but then becomes a psychological prison. She gives examples of the subtle ways her Doctor broke down barriers and Amy's internal dialogue that silenced the alarms that were going off in her head.  Her candor was refreshing as she didn't side step any questions and gave authentic answers even if they weren't the type that seem appropriate, canned answer most people expect. Satan may have tried to shut down Amy's heart, to silence her voice, and keep her from ever discovering who she was in Christ …. but he failed. Amy is a solid Christ follower. She's found healing for her abuse, victory over her abusers and whenever Satan feels the desire to take a swing at her over her past, she already has the tools in place to triumph over anything evil tries to put on her. She knows the One who is our ultimate Healer, Christ. He's the only One who holds the restoration of our mind, body and heart and He works it all together for our good and His glory.  Need a little encouragement for your heart today, listen in to Amy's story of courage to report her abuser and face the backlash from those who did not believe her. Amy's courage now to share her story both in this podcast and through her book, Preyed Upon, Breaking Free from Professional Abuse gives you an inside look at the warped beliefs that early abuse instills, beliefs that make adult victims vulnerable to sexual predators and what it looks like to walk in victory.  If you are in an abusive situation or if you've experienced sexual abuse, Amy is speaking directly to you and your heart will find a kindred spirit. May you remember that you are not alone. Live Loved and Thrive! @alifeofthrive.com For more encouragement, read: https://alifeofthrive.com/2021/07/27/adaptive/ Connect with Amy: https://amynordhues.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AmyNordhues https://twitter.com/Amy_Nordhues https://www.instagram.com/amynordhuesauthor/ https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21702772.Amy_Nordhues https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HR9TN3N https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-nordhues-636806225/ https://www.tiktok.com/@amynordhues 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. Transcript: https://www.happyscribe.com/transcriptions/ed9d17903df94ae3a6d870cfb81caeea/edit_v2

TODAY I have with me Amy Nordhues who's sexual abuse started at an early age setting her up as prey. But she never expected the one who was supposed to help her, and pray for her, to actually be a predator. It was hard, but Amy broke free from therapist abuse. In her journey she discovered old rules that needed broken, and how to speak up for herself. Hear about Amy's new book, Prayed Upon: Breaking Free From Therapist Abuse Connect with Amy Visit website --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/victorioussoulspodcast/message

Is it really possible to change the beliefs that have been forced upon us about what God is and who we are to God? Find out more on the conclusion of this interview on this episode of Belief Busters Podcast. We continue to discuss religious indoctrination versus spiritual truth. Our guest Amy Nordhues and I will discuss that religion designed by humanity may not really be what God intended. 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. Amy has a BA in Psychology with minors in Sociology and Criminology. Her devotions have been published in The Secret Place (Judson Press). She blogs at www.amynordhues.com. A married mother of three. Amy has written a memoir entitled Prayed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sheree-taylor-jones/support

Anu Verma interviews Amy Nordhues who is the author of Prayed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse, Prayed Upon is the story of one woman's escape from the abuse of a respected, church-going psychiatrist. She reaches out to Dr. Dolion for help with depression, but instead of providing healing, he leads her down a path of deception and betrayal. His office, which initially feels like a sanctuary, becomes a psychological prison, one from which Amy will have to fight to free herself.Prayed Upon, depicts Amy's journey from victim to thriving child of God. Her brutal honesty provides an inside look at the warped beliefs that early abuse instills, beliefs that make adult victims vulnerable to sexual predators. Her story shines a light on the under-reported sexual abuse of adults and ultimately the way victims can gain freedom from the bondage of shame that abuse leaves behind.She blogs at www.amynordhues.comHer memoir is available on: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HR9TN3NThis story captured nationwide attention, here are some news clips:https://doctors.ajc.com/ok_psychiatrist_sexual_abuse/https://www.ajc.com/blog/investigations/witchcraft-doctor-case-from.ajc-series-could-prompt-change-okla-law/6FoFG8ad6UnGOYrJGEPZkM/https://www.fox23.com/news/spiritually-manipulated-sexually-exploited/428836380/www.amynordhues.comThanks For Listening! Follow us on: - Website: https://victim2victor.net/ - FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/victim2victor - TWITTER: https://twitter.com/V2V_healing - INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/victim_2_victor_podcast/- Victim 2 Victor Audio Book Audible: https://adbl.co/3akVNCu - Victim 2 Victor Book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/34MQQyu - Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3wHvUof - Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36D6ZYE 

Is it really possible to change the beliefs that have been forced upon us about what God is and who we are to God? On this episode of Belief Busters Podcast we will discuss religious indoctrination versus spiritual truth. Our guest Amy Nordhues and I will discuss that religion designed by humanity may not really be what God intended. 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. Amy has a BA in Psychology with minors in Sociology and Criminology. Her devotions have been published in The Secret Place (Judson Press). She blogs at www.amynordhues.com. A married mother of three. Amy has written a memoir entitled Prayed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sheree-taylor-jones/support

Special guest: Amy Nordhues, author of Prayed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse, the story of one woman's escape from the abuse of a respected, church-going psychiatrist. His office, which initially feels like a sanctuary, becomes a psychological prison, one from which Amy will have to fight to free herself. Amy provides an inside look at the warped beliefs that early abuse instills, beliefs that make adult victims vulnerable to the grooming of sexual predators. Her story shines a light on the under-reported sexual abuse of adults and ultimately the way victims can gain freedom from the bondage of shame that abuse leaves behind.

Amy Nordhues is an author and speaker who uses her experience as a victim of sexual abuse to help, support and educate others. Her book Prayed Upon, Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse, tells her story of abuse, escape and ultimate healing by a predatory psychiatrist and church elder. https://amynordhues.com/  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HR9TN3N  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59222402-prayed-upon  https://www.facebook.com/AmyNordhues 

Amy shares about her experience of being abused by a Christian therapist. In the midst of this tragedy she found hope and healing. Amy shares warning signs to help prevent others from becoming prey to abusive therapists. She also shares resources to help others recover. You can find her book, "Prayed Upon" and other helpful resources at htpps://www.amynordhues.com https://twitter.com/Amy_Nordhues https://www.facebook.com/AmyNordhues https://pinterest.com/AmyNordhues/

Amy shares about her experience of being abused by a Christian therapist. In the midst of this tragedy she found hope and healing. Amy shares warning signs to help prevent others from becoming prey to abusive therapists. She also shares resources to help others recover. You can find her book, "Prayed Upon" and other helpful resources at htpps://www.amynordhues.com https://twitter.com/Amy_Nordhues https://www.facebook.com/AmyNordhues https://pinterest.com/AmyNordhues/

Welcome to Revive Ministries Podcast, we are nearing the end of 2021 by now and the theme this month is “It's not the end, finding hope”. I have a new guest with us today, her story of finding hope in the bleakest times is just inspiring. Amy has also written entitled “Prayed Upon” which shares her story of triumph after abuse Find out more about Amy and her book at : Here is the link to my website... https://amynordhues.com/ Here is where they can buy the ebook... https://books2read.com/u/mgEvYK And Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/AmyNordhues Disclaimer: if you are in crisis please seek appropriate professional help immediately, the crisis hotline is the USA is 1-800-273-8255 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline “Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” —Desmond Tutu Remember to stay updated with all things Revive Ministries through its various platforms Reviveministriesfl.com -Our Website https://www.facebook.com/ReviveMinistriesFL - Facebook Instagram.com/reviveministriesfl -Instagram https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkoF4SnIxoFyRYqjyPO7pwg -YouTube And Always thanks for listening and take care. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/robert-col363n/support

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 Link Tree Website: https://dswministries.org Email: diana@dswministries.org Social media links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DSW-Ministries-230135337033879 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DswMinistries YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxgIpWVQCmjqog0PMK4khDw/playlists Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dswministries/ https://dswministries.org/subscribe-to-podcast/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Stitcher, Listen Notes Keep in touch with me! Email subscribe to get my handpicked list of the best resources for abuse survivors! https://thoughtful-composer-4268.ck.page #abuse #trauma Mentoring https://youtu.be/WWgkERpkIoY An easy way to help my ministry: https://dswministries.org/product/buy-me-a-cup-of-tea/ A donation link: https://dswministries.org/donate/ Affiliate links: Can't travel to The Holy Land right now? The next best thing is Walking The Bible Lands! Get a free video sample of the Bible lands here! https://www.walkingthebiblelands.com/a/18410/hN8u6LQP Get one free month of Blubrry podcast hosting with the promotional code: FAITHFUL http://create.blubrry.com/resources/podcast-media-hosting/?code=FAITHFUL Blubrry's Professional Podcast services: https://blubrry.com/services/professional-podcast-hosting/?code=FAITHFUL

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 Link Tree Website: https://dswministries.org Email: diana@dswministries.org Social media links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DSW-Ministries-230135337033879 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DswMinistries YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxgIpWVQCmjqog0PMK4khDw/playlists Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dswministries/ https://dswministries.orgsubscribe-to-podcast/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Stitcher, Listen Notes Keep in touch with me! Email subscribe to get my handpicked list of the best resources for abuse survivors! https://thoughtful-composer-4268.ck.page #abuse #trauma Mentoring https://youtu.be/WWgkERpkIoY An easy way to help my ministry: https://dswministries.orgproduct/buy-me-a-cup-of-tea/ A donation link: https://dswministries.orgdonate/ Affiliate links: Can't travel to The Holy Land right now? The next best thing is Walking The Bible Lands! Get a free video sample of the Bible lands here! https://www.walkingthebiblelands.com/a/18410/hN8u6LQP Get one free month of Blubrry podcast hosting with the promotional code: FAITHFUL http://create.blubrry.com/resources/podcast-media-hosting/?code=FAITHFUL Blubrry's Professional Podcast services: https://blubrry.com/services/professional-podcast-hosting/?code=FAITHFUL

This episode is an important conversation with 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 blogs at www.amynordhues.com.  For the best review on this episode, the winner will get an autographed copy of her book, "Prayed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse."The Kingdom Investor | PodcastTake your generosity to the next level, impact more lives and build a godly legacy! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Join the Racial Healing movement You can donate to the cause of racial healing. Sign up to support this podcast.Support the show

Today's amazing guest is  Amy Nordhues. Amy is an author, passionate Christ follower, and a married mother of 3 who became an expert on the healing God provides after suffering sexual abuse at the hands fo a mental health professional. Her book, “Prayed Upon” tells the true story of her escape from the abuse of a respected, Church-going psychiatrist. Amy strives to help other victims understand themselves and know that they're not alone.Amy first met her psychiatrist 7 years before the abuse started. She had sensed something amiss immediately and had not gone back. Upon finding and falling in love with a church community, where he was one of the elders, Amy found herself sucked in again. Other Church-goers praised the doctor's work, and when a friend gave Amy her session for free, the grooming had begun. Amy says that part of her recognized the malpractice right away, but she struggled with an internal monologue that explained away any of the red flags she noticed. Her desire to be polite in front of an authority figure, as well as her history of being abused as a child, had removed the word ‘No' from her vocabulary. Amy had confided in a friend from Church about what was happening in her sessions multiple times, but it wasn't until she decided to speak with her pastor that change began to happen. The moment that Amy was able to get out of her abusive situation was by having her friend sit with her through the scheduled timeof her therapy, which was now three hours long. The doctor called nine times while her friend manned the phone. When the three hours were over, Amy knew that by not going once she would never go again. Connecting with others allowed for Amy to see the harsh reality she had been in. Not only was she not alone in her trauma, she was not defective or at fault because of it. Throughout her recovery, Amy re-learned how to be vulnerable and how to connect with her husband and family, a journey that has transformed her married life. Writing her book, “Prayed Upon” allowed Amy to understand herself. The book took about 7 years, but by putting it on paper, she let herself understand what had happened and forgive herself for not leaving earlier. The book cover, of a bird sitting in a cage with the door open, symbolizes her internal struggle of why she didn't leave earlier. The book has helped Amy and other women know that, “It's not just me.” Listen in to hear Amy's account of how her experience affected her marriage, what modalities of healing she sought out in recovery, and how her relationship with God facilitated her recovery. Resources MentionedJoin Me on Speak Loud PlatformSpeak Loud Podcast on the webFind Amy's book on her websiteSpread the message of Speak Loudly Podcast andshare this episode with a friend!***Disclaimer: All content found on Speak Loud Podcast, including text, images, audio, or other formats were created for informational purposes only. Material contained on Speak Loud Podcast website, podcast, and social media postings are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard or delay seeking professional medical advice. Information on this podcast and guest comments, opinions, and content 

Guest, Amy Nordhues

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) and include: A Big Softy, Winter 2018, Fixer Upper, Summer 2019, No, Thank You, Summer 2021 and Unveiled, Fall 2021. Her essay, Give Me a Sign, won 2nd place at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference Foundation Awards. She blogs at www.amynordhues.com. A married mother of three, she enjoys spending time with family, writing, reading, photography, and all things comedy. Learn more on http:www.amynordhues.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lucia-matuonto/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lucia-matuonto/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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) and include: A Big Softy, Winter 2018, Fixer Upper, Summer 2019, No, Thank You, Summer 2021 and Unveiled, Fall 2021. Her essay, Give Me a Sign, won 2nd place at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference Foundation Awards. She blogs at www.amynordhues.com. A married mother of three, she enjoys spending time with family, writing, reading, photography, and all things comedy. Learn more on http:www.amynordhues.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lucia-matuonto/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lucia-matuonto/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever felt victimized, dominated, controlled or preyed upon? Friend, if you or someone you know has felt this way at any given moment, you are right where you need to be in this podcast episode my guest Amy Nordhues and myself will shed some light into the journey one would need to make to become victorious every day. In this episode my guest author; Amy Nordhues shares her experience with therapist abuse and how she overcame it. We discuss forgiveness, awareness, and restoration among other things. Join in. Be empowered and enlightened as we dialogue how the enemies plans to destroy us always work for our good.  Conquer a victim mindset and become victorious every day and no longer be preyed upon with guest Amy Nordehous 

Have you ever felt victimized, dominated, controlled or preyed upon? Friend, if you or someone you know has felt this way at any given moment, you are right where you need to be in this podcast episode my guest Amy Nordhuesand myself will shed some light into the journey one would need to make to become victorious every day. In this episode my guest author; Amy Nordhues shares her experience with therapist abuse and how she overcame it. We discuss forgiveness, awareness, and restoration among other things. Join in. Be empowered and enlightened as we dialogue how the enemies plans to destroy us always work for our good.  Conquer a victim mindset and become victorious every day and no longer be preyed upon with guest Amy Nordehous 

Prayed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse Amy Nordhues pt 2   There are some people that choose a career in healthcare, mental care, public service – all because they want to help those in need. There are those that do so because they believe it will provide for a secure financial future for them and their families. There is nothing wrong with those motives. Nothing at all. In fact, if you can be of service to others and help to secure your financial future, that almost secures your career motives from the start. But there are some who enter these fields for nefarious reasons. Maybe their good intentions were the initial factors for choosing that type of career. But, somewhere along the way, they realize that, for whatever reason, they can, let's say, “Get more of (you fill in the blank).” In some cases, this selfish motivation soon becomes their focus. It soon becomes a dark side that they “groom and prey upon” their victims. Manipulating them into providing whatever it is  they crave and all the while encouraging them to remain silent about the activities. In some cases – or most cases, even to accept the responsibility for what has happened. This becomes even more tragic, when these events happen at the intersection of power, vulnerability and religion.  Yes, religion. My guest today, Amy Nordhues, is a survivor of this type of circumstances. 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 latest book is,https://amzn.to/3Dom3b4 ( “Prayed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse”) and won first place in the Inspire Christian Writer's "Great Openings" contest for non-fiction. This person was a respected elder in the church. Did the pastor address the issue publicly in church? Or the did he allow the doctor to just “go away?” You initially wanted to press criminal charges but was advised against it. Why? How prevalent is this type of abuse among professional therapists, counselors, etc.?  Are there any statistics on this? When your friend reported all of this to the medical board, how long from that time until you attended his license forfeiture hearing? Was he allowed to continue practicing and seeing other patients that entire year? Amy, I want to thank you for sharing all of this information with us, through your book and all that you are doing to expose this evil that is among us. Other than your book, https://amzn.to/3Dom3b4 (“Prayed Upon,”) are you doing any other work, talks, etc. to help others that have faced the same situations you went through? And your book, https://amzn.to/3Dom3b4 (“Prayed Upon,”) is available in Kindle format on Amazon, correct?  Any print versions released or coming out soon? And if someone wanted to get in touch with you, to ask a question or maybe to do an interview such as this. How can they do that? How can they get in touch with you? I'll put links to all of this down in the show notes. Folks, unfortunately, in the fallen world in which we live, things like this, like what Amy went through – occur more frequently than we know or would like to admit. I encourage you to order Amy's book https://amzn.to/3Dom3b4 (“Prayed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse.” ) I would like to recommend you purchase two or three copies – or more!  Or share them with others. I'm sure you know of someone or have heard of someone that may have or may be going through, some similar type of abuse. Sow this into their life. You never know how it may help them. And give one copy to your pastor. This one book may open their spiritual eyes to situations in their church so, with the Holy Spirit's help, they can identify and put a stop to this type of... Support this podcast

Prayed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse Amy Nordhues pt 1   There are some people that choose a career in healthcare, mental care, public service – all because they want to help those in need. There are those that do so because they believe it will provide for a secure financial future for them and their families. There is nothing wrong with those motives. Nothing at all. In fact, if you can be of service to others and help to secure your financial future, that almost secures your career motives from the start. But there are some who enter these fields for nefarious reasons. Maybe their good intentions were the initial factors for choosing that type of career. But, somewhere along the way, they realize that, for whatever reason, they can, let's say, “Get more of (you fill in the blank).” In some cases, this selfish motivation soon becomes their focus. It soon becomes a dark side that they “groom and prey upon” their victims. Manipulating them into providing whatever it is  they crave and all the while encouraging them to remain silent about the activities. In some cases – or most cases, even to accept the responsibility for what has happened. This becomes even more tragic, when these events happen at the intersection of power, vulnerability and religion.  Yes, religion. My guest today, Amy Nordhues, is a survivor of this type of circumstances. 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 latest book is,https://amzn.to/3Dom3b4 ( “Prayed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse”) and won first place in the Inspire Christian Writer's "Great Openings" contest for non-fiction. First question I always ask is this… Other than that brief information I just shared, can you tell us in your own words, “Who is Amy Nordhues?” As I was going through this book, the abuse started back when you were three years old? Is that correct? How much did that impact you growing up? In school, middle school and high school? How old were you when you first started counseling? I know in your book, we'll just call him, “Dr. D.”  But that was not the first time you seen him, from what I read in the beginning… Let me ask you this, why did you write this book now? At this time of your life? How did he groom you to accept what was happening as part of your therapy? He also started to share details of his life with you…more or less making it appear you were helping him as he was helping you.  Did you ever find out if any of that was true? Or did it matter? At one point, he even said you were a witch. How did that come about and what was his reasoning for saying that? Throughout your book, you mention little gifts he gave you along the way. Seemingly insignificant at face value, but they struck an emotional cord that actually drew you into his world. What should someone who is in therapy and wondering if they are facing the same thing – what should they be watching out for in this regard? When he actually committed the sexual assault, you fled. But that really affected you. But then he called you and YOU accepted responsibility for what happened!  How did he get you to do that? You say God started to deal with you in this situation through various methods. Can you share some of the ways the Lord was speaking to you during all of this? When you made the decision that enough was enough and you told the pastor and his wife, how did they react, initially? Folks, you may know of someone or have heard of someone that may have or may be going through, some similar type of abuse. Sow this into their life. You never know how it may help them. And give one copy to your pastor. This one book may open their spiritual eyes to situations in their church so, with... Support this podcast

Purchase a copy of Amy's book, Prayed Upon: Breaking Free From Therapist Abuse, here: https://amzn.to/3EeVh5DPrayed Upon is the story of one woman's escape from the abuse of a respected, church-going psychiatrist. Amy reaches out to Dr. Dolion for help with depression, but instead of providing healing, he leads her down a path of deception and betrayal. His office, which initially feels like a sanctuary, becomes a psychological prison, one from which Amy will have to fight to free herself.Prayed Upon, a true story depicts Amy's journey from victim to thriving child of God. Her brutal honesty provides an inside look at the warped beliefs that early abuse instills; beliefs that make adult victims vulnerable to sexual predators. Her story shines a light on the under-reported sexual abuse of adults and ultimately the way victims can gain freedom from the bondage of shame that abuse leaves behind.Support the Show:https://www.patreon.com/preacherboysPurchase a Preacher Boys shirt, mask, sticker, or other merch to rep the show! https://www.teepublic.com/user/preacher-boys-podcast________________Find more stories regarding the IFB movement by visiting:– preacherboysdoc.com– https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/– https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc– https://www.instagram.com/preacherboysdoc/To connect with a community who share the Eric Skwarczynski and the Preacher Boys Podcast mission to expose abuse in the IFB, join the OFFICIAL Preacher Boys Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403898676438188Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/preacher-boys-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

AMY NORDHUES, an author and sexual abuse survivor from Bartlesville, Oklahoma, joined us to discuss her story, including her latest release, "Prayed Upon: Breaking Free From Therapist Abuse". FROM HER WEBSITE: "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) and include: A Big Softy, Winter 2018, Fixer Upper, Summer 2019, No, Thank You, Summer 2021 and Unveiled, Fall 2021. Her essay, Give Me a Sign, won 2nd place at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference Foundation Awards. She blogs at www.amynordhues.com. A married mother of three, she enjoys spending time with family, writing, reading, photography, and all things comedy. She hopes that through her ministry, she can shed a light on the very under-reported issue of therapist/clergy abuse both to offer support to the victim and to aide loved ones so they can better assist the victim with the very arduous process of healing. She also hopes to work towards improving the laws in her state which currently has no legislation regarding therapist abuse. In over half of the states in our country, it is illegal for a therapist to engage in sex with a client. The power differential that exists in any therapeutic relationship makes it impossible for a client to give consent. For this reason, the patient entering therapy must be protected." amynordhues.com

AMY NORDHUES, an author and sexual abuse survivor from Bartlesville, Oklahoma, joined us to discuss her story, including her latest release, "Prayed Upon: Breaking Free From Therapist Abuse". FROM HER WEBSITE: "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) and include: A Big Softy, Winter 2018, Fixer Upper, Summer 2019, No, Thank You, Summer 2021 and Unveiled, Fall 2021. Her essay, Give Me a Sign, won 2nd place at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference Foundation Awards. She blogs at www.amynordhues.com. A married mother of three, she enjoys spending time with family, writing, reading, photography, and all things comedy. She hopes that through her ministry, she can shed a light on the very under-reported issue of therapist/clergy abuse both to offer support to the victim and to aide loved ones so they can better assist the victim with the very arduous process of healing. She also hopes to work towards improving the laws in her state which currently has no legislation regarding therapist abuse. In over half of the states in our country, it is illegal for a therapist to engage in sex with a client. The power differential that exists in any therapeutic relationship makes it impossible for a client to give consent. For this reason, the patient entering therapy must be protected." amynordhues.com

In episode 78, Amy brings about a uniquely challenging topic. All season, we've explored different ways to find healing; what do you do when the thing meant to heal you actually causes harm? Amy had sought support from a Christian Counselor who was also an elder at her church, and over the course of a year experienced that hardest season of her life due to "therapist abuse". Perhaps you've never heard of this phrase, but there are many who have experienced abuse at the hands of individuals positioned to provide care. Amy's story is powerful, and may encourage you as well How has God met you when you've been harmed by those meant to heal? You can connect with Amy Nordhues and find her book and resources at: https://amynordhues.com/ ~ Check out our website: www.WhereDidYouSeeGod.com ~ Want a free resource? Check out "A Journey through Revelation (for the person that doesn't want to read Revelation)": https://www.wheredidyouseegod.com/a-journey-through-revelation ~ We now have apparel for you to wear as an amazing conversation-starter! https://www.bonfire.com/store/where-did-you-see-god/ ~ Have a story? You can leave a brief message at (804) 372-3836, or www.facebook.com/wheredidyouseeGod/ ~ The music in this episode is "You'll walk, you'll run" by Urban Doxology, from their amazing album "Bread for the Journey." ~ If you appreciate what God is doing through this podcast, you can help keep it going through financial support. Gifts can be processed at https://worldoutreach.org/707 ~ Learn more about how God's calling us: Pray: tinyurl.com/GrangerPray Follow: tinyurl.com/GrangerList Give: worldoutreach.org/707 ~ #healing #dialogue #Godstillspeaks #WDYSG #conversation #therapistabuse #sexualabuse #hearts #faith #trust #christiancounselor --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wheredidyouseegod/support