Coercive control in Christian families and the impact on children - with Jenni Woodhouse

The Pastor's Heart with Dominic Steele

How do we help children in Christian families escape and recover from the devastating effects of domestic abuse?
Pastoral consultant Jenni Woodhouse says there is a hidden epidemic of coercive control where a parent with narcissism or borderline personality disorder makes life impossible for their both their spouse and children.
We also explore the impact of domestic abuse on children of all ages, from teenagers to toddlers.
What responsibility does the church have? What should a church leader do?

How can we as church leaders detect and address these issues in the congregation?
Jenni Woodhouse is a pastoral care consultant with the Church Missionary Society.

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1. Coercive control in Christian families and the impact on children - with Jenni Woodhouse (00:00:00)

2. Impact of Domestic Abuse on Children (00:00:38)

3. Effects of Domestic Abuse on Children (00:17:41)

4. Parental Mental Illness and Children (00:21:24)