Contact: Samantha Nelson, The Hope of Survivors, 866-260-8958

MEDIA ADVISORY, Nov. 5 /Christian Newswire/ -- Written by Samantha Nelson, Reaching the Hurting--A Biblical Guide for Helping Abuse Victims, covers a range of abuse situations and is available through The Hope of Survivors. This book makes a great personal, self-help healing tool as well as a workbook for small group Bible studies or a quick-reference for counselors.

Here's what one reader had to say: "God answered my prayer and gave me a miracle when He allowed the book, Reaching the Hurting to be a major tool in my HEALING. When I first received the book, I thought, 'great another book.' At this point in my life I was fed up with what people had to offer me; however as I began to read, it was evident that the words written in this book came directly from Heaven. The book is definitely a Biblical guide for helping abuse victims. I could relate to the pain of the author and at times I would have to stop and recompose myself. The book is extraordinary, the author did not want the reader to see her; but she wanted God to be glorified and to manifest himself to each individual. As I read the book, God revealed himself to me and restored my relationship with Him. The Bible studies at the end of each chapter are life changing; and, if the scriptures are studied and followed, there will be healing." -- Hope B., West Virginia

Do you like to lead small groups? Do you have a heart for sharing the pain of others? Have you ever wanted to be involved helping victims of pastoral sexual abuse (abuse by someone in the role of spiritual authority)? The Hope of Survivors has just released a new resource--THOS Support Group Manual. This manual provides step-by-step instructions and guidelines for becoming a THOS Support Group Facilitator in your area.

Note: Purchase of THOS Support Group Manual does not automatically grant you permission to begin THOS Support Groups in your area. You must comply with the guidelines in the Manual and submit to a background check and review process before being approved as an official THOS Support Group Facilitator.

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The Hope of Survivors is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping victims of pastoral sexual abuse and misconduct, as well as providing educational and informational materials and seminars to pastors and churches worldwide.