🎬 Videos(13)
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overcoming malignant shame [cc]
TheraminTrees
A reflection on one of the most damaging kinds of manipulation used by abusers: shaming. Where real-life cases are cited, details may be altered to preserve anonymity.
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RfRx 7/31/21 - Sacred Harm: Abuse within Religious Fundamentalism with David Teachout, LMHC
Recovering from Religion
Experiencing abuse is already difficult, yet it can be made more so when systems in place to support your growth are themselves the source of the abuse. The social relationship embodied as religious ideology is powerful because it connects us to one another, and provides a structure for meaning/purpose and ethics for one's life. We'll look at how this structure can be and is used to undermine the building of self-worth, perpetuating a moral injury form of abuse, and how to move through and beyond it with resiliency.
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What does it mean to go "gray rock"? (Glossary of Narcissistic Relationships)
DoctorRamani
Doctor Ramani explains the method of "Gray Rock" you can use to deal with narcissists to deny them the source of conflict and drama they crave.
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Villain Therapy: FROLLO from The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Cinema Therapy
How does spiritual abuse affect yourself and your spirituality? Is this the darkest, not-kid-friendly animated Disney movie? Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright dive into the villainy of Frollo from The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Frollo is one of the worst characters ever (one of the best villains ever?) because of his abuse, predatory behavior, and self-righteousness. They discuss how Frollo's spirituality is tied to his own perceived righteousness and goodness and how he blames others to absolve his conscience. Meanwhile, a non-Christian character demonstrates the true virtues of faith. Jonathan defines spiritual and religious abuse, and operant conditioning, while Alan explains why the gargoyles don't make sense and why this movie isn't for kids!
📄 Articles(5)
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Take The ACE Quiz -- And Learn What It Does And Doesn't Mean
NPR
First developed in the 1990s, the 10 questions of the Adverse Childhood Experiences test are designed to take a rough measure of a difficult childhood. Finding out your score is easy. Now what?
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Signs of Spiritual Abuse
WebMD
What is spiritual abuse and how can you recognize it? Learn what the signs are and how you can avoid it.
📚 Books(1)
🎙️ Podcasts(1)
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Surviving Spiritual Abuse and Suicidality as BYU-Idaho Faculty & Non-Believing Spouse – Ryan & Holly Nielsen
Mormon Stories
For today's Mormon Stories Podcast episode we interview Ryan Nielsen and Holly Parson Nielsen, who were both raised as devout Mormons in Rexburg, Idaho. After marriage, Ryan worked as full-time BYU...
🏢 Organizations(8)
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Stop It Now
Together we can stop the sexual abuse of children. We're here to help?
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SNAP: Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests
We are SNAP, the largest, oldest and most active support group for women and men wounded by religious and institutional authorities (priests, ministers, bishops, deacons, nuns, coaches, teachers, and others).
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1-800-656-4673 (24/7) & chat
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
RAINN is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization.
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Safe Place
Safe Place is a national youth outreach and prevention program for young people under the age of 18
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Unchained At Last
Dedicated to ending forced and child marriage in the United States through direct services and advocacy.
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EnCourage Survivors of Cults and Abuse
EnCourage was set up in order to offer support to those who have left a cult, abusive group, one on one cult or been spiritually abused (called former members). This includes first generation (joined or recruited) and second/third generation (born and or raised).
📁 Other Resources(3)
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Sarah Rocksdale
YouTube Channel
Sarah Ragsdale is the content creator behind the Sarah Rocksdale YouTube channel and blog where she has gained a following speaking on a wide range of topics that include beauty, fashion, fitness, and lifestyle. Her channel is diverse in that she also covers deeper subjects including self-help, religion, atheism, and current events. Sarah started creating content in 2011 with a heavy emphasis on beauty, and found that she resonated with audiences, winning the Rimmel London Look contest and becoming a NYX Cosmetics Face Awards finalist two years in a row. After realizing she was in a unique position to speak to an audience that might not otherwise be exposed to some difficult subjects, she chose to expand her content to cover issues she is more passionate about, including some controversial topics, with the goal of sparking conversations and spreading awareness.
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Preacher Boys
Shedding light on decades of abuse within the Independent Fundamental Baptist movement.