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This free guide provides a thorough description of emotional abuse, victims, abusers, and effects along with information about what to do when you recognize it and how to report it.
A report from the American Psychological Association states that childhood psychological abuse not only is just as harmful as sexual and/or physical abuse, but can have “long-lasting impact”.
Are our churches willing to put aside our own opinions and views about the people who report sexual harassment in order to help them and to follow proper reporting procedures?
When is it the right decision to leave an abusive marriage? This anonymous author shares her painful journey of wrestling with the decision to leave an emotionally abusive marriage.
What do you think of when you think of an act of courage? This article explores the necessary courage to leave an emotionally abusive marriage.
A truly safe church environment is one where the congregation is aware of the many ways in which abuse is normalized in both secular and Christian cultures and is prepared to help survivors.
This booklet answers your questions about emotional abuse, including what the Bible says about it and how a church can respond.
Find resources that relate to emotional, psychological, and spiritual abuse.
当一个人使用语言、沉默或行动，威胁、贬低或羞辱另一个人时，就是一种情感虐待。其目的是给他人带来恐惧，或威胁，以控制别人。情感虐待会伤害他人的自尊感，强化一种无力感。如果一个人感到无助，他/她也会更加依赖人。当受害者在一段关系中变得很依赖施害者时，后者就会获得更多权力。
Safe Church is excited to host a book study on Chuck DeGroat's When Narcissism Comes to Church. The study will take place via Zoom on June 3, 10, and 17. Open invitation!
What does our response to the words of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez say about us? Is this OK?
On Wed May 27 at 12 pm Eastern, Safe Church hosted a webinar with Chuck DeGroat, author of When Narcissism Comes to Church: Healing Your Community From Emotional and Spiritual Abuse.
On October 28th, 2020 Safe Church Ministry hosted a webinar with guest speaker Dr. Diane Langberg, author of Redeeming Power: Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church. The recording is now available.
This free 90-minute webinar will help faith communities identify the signs of abuse of power and offer a roadmap for church renewal.