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EIGHT CRUCIAL STEPS: Preventing and Recognizing MK Abuse
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

Nearly two years ago, I wrote an article titled "Speak It" that garnered significant attention. This is a follow-up post providing parents with concrete steps for preventing, recognizing and respon...

When Narcissism Comes to Church: Healing Your Community From Emotional and Spiritual Abuse
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

Why does narcissism seem to thrive in our churches? We've seen the news stories and heard the rumors. Maybe we ourselves have been hurt by a narcissistic church leader.But what is narcissism, reall...

Four Tools of Spiritual Manipulators
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

I grew up in a very conservative subculture of an already conservative homeschool culture, in a pretty conservative stream of the Christian faith. Though I learned much from these ex...

Understanding Sexual Abuse: A Guide for Ministry Leaders and Survivors
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

It is said that the true test of a society is how it treats its most vulnerable members. As many as one in four girls and one in six boys experience sexual abuse during childhood, and it’s estimate...

Recovering from Churches That Abuse
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

This book is a healing balm for those who have been spiritually abused. This excellent SHORT book brings home poignantly the plight of the vulnerable spirit who is searching for answers in a religi...

Are you experiencing abuse? Here’s how to get help
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs help, resources are available in Canada.

By Olivia Bowden

I’ve Talked With Teenage Boys About Sexual Assault for 20 Years. This Is What They Still Don’t Know
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

Author Laurie Halse Anderson shares her insights into what we aren't telling our boys

Mending the Soul: Understanding and Healing Abuse
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

This book provides a well-researched biblical and scientific overview of abuse. A broad overview, it deals with the various types of abuse, the various effects of abuse, and the means of healing. A...

Safeguarding kids from sexual abuse
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

Teach kids of all ages - from under five to 15 - the skills they need when you're not around.

Author: Catherine Wilson

Source: Focus on the Family

About Sexual Assault
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) Web page.  This is an American website but explanations of sexual violence and assault on survivors, loved ones, communities, and society....

Churches That Abuse
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

A look at churches that practice authoritarian leadership, manipulation, excessive discipline, and spiritual intimidation warns and informs readers about such organizations, naming names and offeri...