Safeguarding and Spiritual Abuse

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This course is run over two sessions either on the same day or over two consecutive days. You must attend both sessions to complete the course.

Course details:

This interactive webinar is delivered over two consecutive sessions, each lasting 2.5 hours. In some cases this is on two consecutive days. Delegates will need to attend both sessions in order to complete the course. Modules one and two will be covered in session one, modules three and four will be covered in session two.

The course will be presented by one of our team of professional and experienced trainers and will include presentation slides, film clips and small group exercises to help delegates learn the content effectively. The session is delivered at a steady pace for those who are familiar with safeguarding terminology.

Prices:

If your organisation is a member but you do not have the discount code, please email our Training team at training@thirtyoneeight.org or call us on 0303 003 1111, option 3.

Course description:

This course provides a clear, practical introduction to spiritual abuse as a safeguarding concern. Participants will learn what spiritual abuse is, how it develops, and why it causes deep emotional, psychological, and spiritual harm. Through survivor insights, real‑world scenarios, and safeguarding‑focused teaching, the course equips delegates to recognise harmful patterns, respond appropriately when concerns arise, and help create safer, healthier spiritual environments.

Designed for anyone working or volunteering within faith‑based settings, this training offers grounded, accessible guidance on the four key areas of learning: The Harm, The Distortion, The Ambiguity, and The Practice.

Course Outcomes:

• Understand the core components of spiritual abuse and how it differs from other forms of harm.
• Identify indicators, patterns, and impacts across faith contexts.
• Recognise how power, vulnerability, and community culture shape risk.
• Understand dynamics such as coercive control, distorted spirituality, and harmful leadership practices.
• Respond proportionately in complex or ambiguous situations.
• Use trauma‑aware, victim‑survivor‑centred approaches to all safeguarding practices.

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