The Karen Doughty School of Healing (KDSH) first took shape in 2010 as a book. Its primary focus was to bring hope to adult survivors of child sexual abuse, carrying the message: “Child sexual abuse is not a life sentence.”

 

In 2011, Empowered to Uproot was featured in Publisher’s Weekly. That same year, I published an article in Christian Wire titled Adult Survivor Exonerated from Life Sentence. Following these milestones, Empowered to Uproot was added to the collections of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library, the Louisiana State Library, and the Hayner Library in Alton, IL.

 

The positive reception and heartfelt responses reinforced my commitment to raise awareness and promote healing. Many survivors began sharing their stories for the first time, breaking decades of silence. To extend support further, I launched The Lighthouse Radio Rescue Ministry, which aired on WPFC 1550 AM to reach victims, adult survivors, and the wider community with education and hope.

 

In 2012, I joined national experts at the Penn State National Conference on Child Sexual Abuse. My advocacy led to guest appearances on radio, news, and television, as well as keynote speaking at sexual assault centers, the Baton Rouge Children’s Advocacy Center, the Department of Veterans Affairs, schools, and churches.

 

In 2014, The Author Show recognized me in its “50 Writers You Should Be Reading” non-fiction category. That same year, Karen Doughty Transformation became an LLC, and I published my second book, Overcoming Child Sexual Abuse, a workbook now considered my signature strategy system for healing.

 

By 2016, I became ordained and legally recognized as a ministry by Don Bradford Bible College, earning an Associate of Divinity in Christian Education for evangelism.

 

In 2017, I launched the campaign “Let’s Talk About It!”, gaining supporters to help confront and break the ultimate taboo of child sexual abuse.

I am an an alumni of LAFASA (Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Abuse) and the RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) Speakers’ Bureau. I am also profiled on the Professional Woman Network and was mentored by the late Dan Poynter, a pioneer in self-publishing.

 

In January 2019, the Karen Doughty School of Healing launched as a predominantly online school, uniquely dedicated to changing the dynamics of human suffering. Its curriculum is designed to replace unhealthy coping mechanisms with practical strategies, empowering survivors to overcome sexual abuse and improve quality of life through education, programs, and accessible tools.

 

Mission

To unravel the mentalities shaped by sexual abuse and equip survivors with the right tools. These exclusive resources are designed to empower and transform lives affected by child sexual abuse.