At Stronger Women®, our Stronger You programs have been guiding individuals to victory over domestic violence and patterns of abuse since 2013. Through our Transformative Jolt Awake! Stronger than Espresso’s 5-step healing process, survivors gain the tools they need to successfully graduate the pathway to healing and independence.
Stronger You uses a proven, trauma-informed curriculum written by our founder, Dr. Brooke Jones. It provides individuals and groups survivor support groups, certifications for facilitators, professional training, and expertise in the faith community response to victims and their families. Come and join our community and learn more at www.strongerwomen.com.
Foreword
Testimonies
Welcome Letter from the Author
Overview
Introduction to Domestic Violence
Section 1 The Awakening: You Are Not Alone
Chapter 1 Espresso and You
Chapter 2 Your “Aha” Moment
Chapter 3 Feelings Assessment
Chapter 4 Coping Mechanisms
Section 2 Recognizing Patterns of Behavior
Chapter 5 Reoccurring Themes
Chapter 6 Your Behaviors, Set Boundaries
Chapter 7 Inner Music
Section 3 Understanding Abusive Relationships
Chapter 8 Emotives
Chapter 9 Powerless to Powerful
Section 4 Build Your Self-Esteem
Chapter 10 Self-Esteem Defined
Chapter 11 Self-Esteem: What Erodes? How to Enhance?
Chapter 12 Finding Your God Virtues
BROOKE
JONES
Dr. Brooke Jones is an International Keynote Speaker, Author and DV Advocacy Powerhouse. She is the prescriber of hope, reliance, and joy.
In a world where pain often eclipses hope, Dr. Brooke Jones stands as a beacon of resilience and redemption. As the Founder and CEO of Stronger Women, her life's mission resonates with the echoes of her own harrowing journey.
With unwavering determination, Brooke helps survivors of domestic violence reclaim what abuse tried to take away. Through Stronger Women, she guides them on a path of profound emotional healing, restoration, and spiritual growth—empowering them to defy the shadows of their past and embrace the light of a new beginning.
As a national and international speaker, Brooke amplifies the voices of the oppressed, shedding light on the global epidemic of violence against women, domestic abuse, and human trafficking. Her words carry the weight of experience and the fervor of advocacy, igniting flames of awareness and sparking movements of change.
But beyond her public persona lies the heart of a wife and mother, finding solace and strength in the embrace of her family. Brooke is the loving wife of Rick, a pillar of support in her journey, and the nurturing mother of two young children—symbols of hope and renewal in her life.
Her academic journey, marked by resilience and determination, reflects her commitment to excellence. Brooke earned her bachelor’s degree in Entrepreneurship, her master’s degree in education, and in a testament to her remarkable impact, was bestowed an Honorary Doctorate degree in Theology in 2016. This recognition is a testament to her unwavering dedication and the profound impact of the Stronger Women programs she champions.
Through her tireless work and unyielding spirit, Dr. Brooke Jones embodies the essence of courage, compassion, and transformation—a guiding light for those navigating the darkest corners of their existence, reminding them that within every storm, there is the promise of a brighter tomorrow.