Session 3 What are the key features of spiritual abuse?
These materials were used in "Hearts Set Free- A support group for people healing from spiritual abuse". Presentation date: Apr, 2024 Session 3 What are the key features of spiritual abuse? Christ and the re-activist Christian contemplation: A heart that listens CHRISTIAN-CONTEM-PLATION-A-HEART-THAT-LISTENS.pdf “But if you want to discern the actions of God you must learn to […]
Session 2 The definitional challenge
These materials were used in "Hearts Set Free- A support group for people healing from spiritual abuse". Presentation date: Mar, 2024 Session 2 The definitional challenge Definitions in Oakley, L., & Humphreys, J. (2019). Escaping the maze of spiritual abuse: Creating healthy christian cultures. SPCK Publishing. ‘Spiritual abuse is a form of emotional and psychological abuse. […]
Session 1 Where am I
These materials were used in "Hearts Set Free- A support group for people healing from spiritual abuse". Presentation date: Feb, 2024 Session 1 Where am I A. What warning signs of spiritual abuse/leadership abuse have you noticed in churches, religious organizations, etc.? B. Sharing- In your experiences in churches, religious organizations, etc., when did you feel […]
How are narcissism and abuse connected?－Dr. Jenny Switkes
These materials were used in "Hearts Set Free- A support group for people healing from spiritual abuse". Presentation date: Mar, 2023 Presenter: Dr. Jenny Switkes "How are narcissism and abuse connected?" Presenter: Jenny Switkes Ten characteristics of narcissistic leaders (listed in When Narcissism Come to Church): What are some indicators of healthy leaders and organizations? Let’s […]
What exactly is recovery and what kind of situation is it?
These materials were used in "Heart Set Free - Support group for people healing from spiritual abuse". Date: November 2022 Presenter: Anonymous What exactly is recovery and what kind of situation is it? Question Writer: Yumi Ikeda Morse 1. How do you think spiritual abuse affects a person's life? 2. Consider how harmful it is To […]
Authority, Power, and Choice
These materials were used in "Heart Set Free - Support group for people healing from spiritual abuse". Date: December 2022 Presenter: Anonymous Authority, Power, and Choice Question Writer: Dr. Jenny Switkes 1. Do you think that spiritual authority is forced or given? 2. What does it mean for someone to have spiritual authority in your life? […]
What are the clues to recovery, where am I stuck?－Yumi Ikeda Morse
These materials were used in "Hearts Set Free- A support group for people healing from spiritual abuse". Date: October 2022 Presenter: Yumi Ikeda Morse What are the clues to recovery, where am I stuck? Clues to Recovery What do you think is the key to recovery for you? Where I am stuck What are your […]
Spiritual Abuse Warning Signs－Dr. Jenny Switkes
These materials were used in "A support group for people healing from spiritual abuse". Presentation date: September 8, 2022 Presenter: Dr. Jenny Switkes Warning Signs of Spiritual Abuse Warning signs that I see now: I didn’t see the warning signs… until I saw the warning signs everywhere! Why is it often very difficult to see […]