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Summary<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Spiritual abuse is a form of emotional and psychological abuse and is often referred to as \u201cChurch hurt,\u201d \u201creligious abuse\u201d or \u201cspiritual emotional abuse.\u201d It is often characterized as systematic pattern of coercive and controlling behavior in a religious context (McKnight and Barrringer, 2020.) Spiritual abuse can have a deeply damaging impact on those who experience it. <\/span>Spiritual Abuse 2.0<\/span><\/b> will provide a further understanding of spiritual abuse on both the victim and perpetrator for mental health professionals relevant to clinical mental health practice for proper assessment and treatment planning with Christian clients.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Learning Objectives<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Participants will…<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Define the experience of spiritual abuse from a clinical and faith-informed perspective<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Identify proactive prevention strategies for those in a position of leadership or influence in Chrisitan settings<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Develop proper assessment and treatment strategies for Christian clients who have experienced any form of spiritual abuse\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Presenters<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Terra Mattson, M.A., <\/span><\/b>is a licensed marriage and family therapist who has helped thousands of women, couples, and families at every stage of their journeys over the past two decades. She is also the visionary leader of a one-of-a-kind trauma-informed women\u2019s conference that addresses issues women face in the church today. Terra and her husband, Jeff, are the founders of Courageous Girls and the counseling and organizational development firm Living Wholehearted. Making their home just outside Portland, Oregon, they are raising their two daughters to live courageously, rooted in grace.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Jeff Mattson, M.A.<\/span><\/b>, holds a Masters degree in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington (2012) and a Bachelors degree in Educational Ministry (1999) from Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, Washington. With master-level certification in The Core Values Index (CVI), Jeff uses the CVI, the most reliable psychometric tool available, to equip and support business and organizational leaders at work and at home with the relationships that matter most to them. Believing in the importance of healthy marriages and homes, Jeff is also a SYMBIS Facilitator (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) utilizing the SYMBIS tool for premarital counseling and marriage mentoring.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Course Lessons and Descriptions<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

    SAB 101: Defining and Understanding Spiritual Abuse\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>
    \nTerra Mattson, M.A., and Jeff Mattson, M.A.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
    \nSpiritual abuse often occurs in a religious setting or personal relationship. Anyone in a leadership position or position of authority who exerts power and control over someone using religion, faith, or beliefs is an example of spiritual abuse. In this lesson, Jeff and Terra Mattson will provide a deeper understanding of spiritual abuse and the unhealthy systems that allow for spiritual abuse to happen.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
    \nRuntime: 1:00:13<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    SAB 102: Common Themes and Traits of Spiritual Abuse\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>
    \nTerra Mattson, M.A., and Jeff Mattson, M.A.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
    \nThis lesson will explore the pervasive issue of spiritual abuse, highlighting its common themes and traits. You will gain a deeper understanding of how spiritual abuse can manifest within religious communities, organizations, or relationships by examining the emotional, psychological, and even physical dynamics that underlie this form of abuse, shedding light on the warning signs and consequences.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
    \nRuntime: 1:00:13<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    SAB 103: Assessing and Treating Spiritual Abuse<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>
    \nTerra Mattson, M.A., and Jeff Mattson<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
    \nIn this session, Jeff and Terra Mattson will provide mental health professionals with a road map to develop proper assessment and treatment strategies for Christian clients who have experienced any form of spiritual abuse.\u00a0M.A.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
    \nRuntime: 1:00:13<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Continuing Education<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Credit: <\/u><\/strong>Continuing Education Accreditations applicable to this course<\/em>
    \nIBCC 3.00 Credit Hours Available<\/p>\n

    *This course is not approved for NBCC credit and does not meet CE requirements for state licensure for mental health professionals<\/em><\/p>\n

    The American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) is an Approved Continuing Education (CE) provider by the International Board of Christian Care (IBCC). The AACC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.<\/p>\n

    Note: This course does not meet CE requirements for licensed mental health professionals.<\/p>\n

    Participants should check their state and\/or local regulations regarding required continuing education hours. For more information Light University Continuing Education programs, please visit: <\/span>https:\/\/lightuniversity.com\/continuing-education-statements\/.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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