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One-on-one therapy or
pastoral counseling
Many people benefit from therapy, and it may be
especially helpful for those who were victimized by
sexual, emotional, or physical abuse. Therapy helps with
marriage and parenting issues, substance abuse, setting
healthy boundaries, depression, anger, shame, and
working through uncomfortable emotions. The following
sources are provided in order to assist you in finding a
therapist in your community.
Project Rachel is a post-abortion healing
ministry of the Catholic Church. A diocesan based
ministry, composed of a network of specially trained
clergy, spiritual directors, and therapists, it provides
confidential, compassionate, one-on-one care to those
who are struggling with the aftermath of abortion.
The National Office of Post-Abortion Reconciliation
and Healing networks, researchers, and
professionals; provides training for care providers, and
maintains the national
Project Rachel 800 referral line for those seeking
assistance in reconciling an abortion experience.
National— 800-593-2273
Diocese of Davenport, Iowa
Local Project Rachel hotline — 1-877-896-HOPE (4673)
Coordinator: Maria Shores
— (563)332-1645
Catholic Charities or Catholic Social Services
are trained in post-abortive counseling and will refer
you to a Catholic Charities counselor. Call, ask for
“Rachel” and you will be transferred to a Project Rachel
team member:
Cedar Rapids (319) 364-7121
Diocese of Des Moines (515) 237-5047
Archdiocese of Dubuque (563) 556-2580
Rock Island, IL (309) 788-9581
Sioux City (712) 255-2965
Rachel’s Vineyard Ministries maintains a national
toll-free hotline at 1-877-HOPE-4-ME
www.rachelsvineyard.org
Committed to Freedom Ministries offers retreats,
seminars for survivors and their support network,
training seminars, self-help curriculum, support groups
studies, and other sources of
information and encouragement. 800-713-7837
CatholicTherapists.com provides
referrals to professionally qualified
psychotherapists who incorporate the truths and
teachings of Roman Catholicism into their practice.
CatholicTherapists.com
Focus on The Family Counseling Service, the
Christian ministry that operates
Pure Intimacy, maintains a Counseling Department
dedicated to providing caring support and counsel for
anyone in need. Contact: 1-800-A-FAMILY, (719) 531-3400
extension 7700,
counseling referrals
Post-abortive Healing
Resources
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Forbidden
Grief:
The Unspoken Pain of Abortion
by Theresa Burke, PhD
Contraception of Grief
By Theresa Burke, Ph.D.
Solitary Sorrow
By Teri Reisser, MS and
Paul Reisser, MD
Abortion and Healing:
A Cry to Be Whole
By Fr. Michael T. Mannion
Detrimental Effects of Abortion:
An Annotated Bibliography with
Commentary
By Thomas W. Strahan
Fatherhood Aborted
By Guy Condon and
David Hazard
Healing a Father’s Heart
By Linda Cochrane and
Kathy Jones
Men & Abortion
By C.T. Coyle, PhD
Her Choice to Heal
By Sydna Masse
 I’ll Hold You in Heaven
By Jack Hayword
I’ll Hold You in Heaven
Remembrance Book
By Debbie Heydrick
Recommended
CDs - Abortion Healing
 We
Can Change the World
Produced by Trish Short for ALMS Foundation
(Artist for Life)
410-526-7497
 The
Choice
One woman’s journey through
abortion, mourning and spiritual healing
By Project
Grace
Sexual Abuse
Healing
Resources
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The
Door to Hope—a
sixty minute video about recovery from
post-abortion trauma
In the Garden of the New
Creation:
A Rebirth of the Self in the
Spirit
By Debbie Woodhams
Aborted Women: Silent No
More
By David C. Reardon
Deeply Damaged: An
Explanation for the Profound Problems
Arising From Infant Abortion and Child Abuse
By Dr. Philip G. Ney
Experiencing Abortion: A
Weaving of Women’s Words
By Eve Kushner
From Fallen to Forgiven
By Jennifer O’Neill
Surviving Myself
By Jennifer O’Neill
You’re Not Alone: Healing
Through God’s Grace After Abortion
By Jennifer O’Neill
Psycho-Spiritual Healing
After Abortion
By Douglas R. Crawford and
Fr. Michael T. Mannion
You Aren’t Alone: The Voices
of Abortion
by Peggy Kirk, MA
(women) (men)
SaveOne: A Guide to
Emotional Healing After Abortion
By Sheila Harper
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Hope and Healing Growth Groups
Aftercare is an important part of the
healing process—assisting participants in moving forward toward deeper
healing in their lives.
Growth groups are available for individuals seeking to build life skills
of self-worth, self-care, and healthy boundaries—tools to live out the
Gospel in everyday life. Groups are led by Hope and Healing Ministries
staff and meet in the Iowa City and Davenport areas. An online support
group is also available to find hope, support, and encouragement as we
join together on a healing path.
For more information:
(563)322-1645,
877-896-HOPE
hopeandhealing@
davenportdiocese.org
Support Sources
Retrouvaille
A lifeline for
hurting marriages
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcohol
Addiction
Recovery
Overeaters Anonymous
Compulsive
Overeating
recovery
Catholic Lightweigh
For
health and life!
1-877-589-3444
Silent No More
Awareness Campaign
A safe place
for women
to
break their silence
about the pain
of abortion
Couple-to-Couple League.
Information
and resources
Natural
Family Planning
Aid to Women
Local
pregnancy
outreach center
offering
post-abortion
Bible study.
(319) 364-8967
Ask for the
director
of counseling
services.
All calls
confidential.
Concern For Women
Free
assistance
to carry
pregnancy
to term,
emotional
support,
service
agencies
referrals
(319) 351-6556
800-256-1234
Christian Life
Community
(CLC)—a
worldwide lay organization for those who
live out their
Christian faith through Ignatian
spirituality
(St. Ignatius
of Loyola).
The
Holy Longing:
The
Search for a
Christian Spirituality
By Ronald Rolheiser
The
Search for
Significance
By Robert S. McGee
A
Celebration of Sex:
A
Guide to Enjoying
God’s Gift of
Sexual Intimacy
By Douglas Rosenau
For
Better...Forever!
A
Catholic Guide to
Lifelong Marriage
By Greg Popcak
The
Great Adventure
Bible Timeline
This study lays
down
The
“train-tracks”
For
a lifetime
journey of
discovery
of
God in the
Scriptures
By Jeff Cavins
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Iowa-based therapists
sensitive to and familiar
with post-abortion
and sexual abuse issues
Center for Interpersonal
Effectiveness
2525 N. Ankey Blvd.
Suite 113
Ankeny, IA 50021
(515) 289-9136
www.cie-ankeny.com
R.James Thope, PsyD
Keys to Living
Counseling Center
5250 N. Park Place
Suite 203
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 377-2161
Tim Hunter, LISW, LMFT
Southpark Psychology
2100 52nd Ave.
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 797-2900
Gary Nordick, MA, M.Div, PsyD
Child & Family
Psychology Center
3919 16th St.
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 797-6979
Ann Fisher, MSEd, LCPC,NCC
The Neuropsychiatric Clinic
& Counseling
2101 Act Circle, Suite 202
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 337-6483
Dr. Phil Streigel, PhD, LMST
or Sandy Gannon, LISW
Cornerstone – Brief Therapy
5925 Council Street NE,
Ste. 120,
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 393-6796
1-800-HOPE-165
250 12th Ave, Suite 150
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 351-7392
www.cornerstone
brieftherapy.com
James J. Griffin, PsyD
Lon Marshall, LMST
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