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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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?  […]

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