What is Spiritual Abuse in Religious Contexts?
Spiritual abuse in religious contexts involves mistreatment, manipulation, and control by a religious leader or authority figure. This can include...
There is an increasing body of research on how religion can cause harm to individuals who identify as part of that faith system. This may include experiences of spiritual abuse, invalidation of...
What is Spiritual Trauma?
Spiritual trauma refers to the emotional pain caused by negative experiences related to faith, religion, or spiritual practices. It can result from abuse, manipulation,...
A study conducted in 2019 examined the prevalence of religiously induced trauma among members of the LGBTQ+ community and its effect on their self-concept, sexual identity development, and...