EVENT: Middle Tennessee Conference - Understanding Abusive Spiritual Systems and Relationships

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  AndersonsInfo

  http://www.icsahome.com/events/midwest

  Middle Tennessee Conference

  Understanding Abusive Spiritual Systems and Relationships

  Where: Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) 1768 MTSU Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37132 Student Union Building, Room 220 [Directions/Campus Map] When: October 14, 2017 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 6 CE Hours This event will explore various aspects of what some term “spiritual abuse.” Spiritual abuse may be viewed as being situated within the broader umbrella of psychological abuse but is a unique and often unrecognized aspect of this broader phenomenon. The societal value placed on religion can sometimes hinder critical evaluation of harmful dynamics and coercive control within religious frameworks. However, ideally religion seeks to bring deeper meaning to one's life; a sense of connection and community; provides a general guide of how to lead healthy, meaningful lives, and connects one to a higher being. This workshop will explore spiritual abuse and explore counseling interventions for clinicians working with those who have experienced abusive spiritual systems and relationships, and their loved ones. Agenda Opening and Introduction to Spiritual Abuse (Ashley Allen, MSW, LMSW and Maureen Griffo, MEd) Clinical Panel: Models of Treatment (Lona Bailey, MA, LPC-MHSP (Temp) and Pike Williams, LMFT) Born and/or Raised in Spiritually Abusive Groups (Debby Schriver, MS) The Degrees of Spiritual Abuse and Effective Treatment Modalities (Dylesia Barner, LCSW) The Importance of Addressing Coercive Control in Former Members (Matthew Quinn) Round Table Discussions (Lona Bailey, MA, LPC-MHSP (Temp), Pike Williams, LMFT, Debby Schriver, MS, Dylesia Barner, LCSW, Maureen Griffo, MEd, Abbie Michaels, Rod Shrader, Matthew Quinn, and Ashley Allen, MSW, LMSW) Closing: Final Thoughts on Spiritual Abuse and Coercive Control (Ashley Allen, MSW, LMSW) Learning Objectives: Attendees will be able to identify clinically relevant effects of spiritual abuse. Attendees will be able to describe three models of clinical intervention with this population. Attendees will be able to utilize effective skills for assessing spiritual abuse through guided table discussions. Attendees will be able to identify the unique clinical needs of children raised in spiritually abusive groups. Registration Non-ICSA Members: $65.00 ICSA Members including Institutional Members: $55.00 6 CE credits are available with registration (Please check with your individual board to be sure NBCC CE hours are accepted). Contact ICSA at [email protected]. Information on spiritual abuse: www.spiritualabuseresources.com.

  ICSA (International Cultic Studies Association)
  P.O. Box 2265Bonita Springs, FL 34133
  Phone: 1-239-514-3081
  E-mail: [email protected]
  Web site: www.icsahome.com
  
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  Spiral

  Thank you for posting this!

  Just the agenda is food for thought about what we all experienced, and what our still-in loved ones are still experiencing. Wish I could go.
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  jp1692

  To all,

  I was able to attend the ICSA conferences earlier this summer in Bordeaux, France. Obviously, it's a big commitment to go to one of these events; but if you can, I heartily recommend it.

  You will meet former cult members from MANY DIFFERENT CULTS, but participants are also mental health professionals, researchers and family members of those affected by cults. And I mean all kinds of cults: religious, political, ideological, charismatic movements, therapy cults and criminal gangs to name just a few.

  It's really a transformative experience in many ways. One of the really important take-aways for me was this: although various cults seem very different superficially--doctrines and beliefs, dress, rituals and practices, etc.--they are all pretty much the same underneath. They are all about one thing and one thing only: absolute control evidenced by your blind, unquestioning obedience.

  Thanks for posting this Barbara!