Spiritual Abuse and Healthy Accompaniment

Looking at spiritual abuse through the lenses of psychology and theology, this book offers a comprehensive understanding of the topic. Focusing on the theology of grace and freedom, on the redeeming power of the cross, and on the psychological aspects of healing allows the reader to rethink healthy spiritual accompaniment and to delve deeper into supporting victims.

"This careful work masterfully combines theological wisdom and psychological insight to address spiritual abuse while championing authentic spiritual accompaniment. A profoundly healing and hopeful resource for fostering genuine spiritual growth and transformation."

--Giovanni Cucci, SJ, professor of philosophy and psychology. Gregorian University, Rome

"A comprehensive overview of a current and important problem in the Church, providing a highly recommended point of reference for scholars, spiritual guides, and institutions."

--Francisco Insa, professor of spiritual theology, Pontificia Universit? della Santa Croce, Rome

"A necessary tool for recognizing spiritual abuse, for learning to prevent it in the formation of the faithful and of pastors of Christian churches, and for healing the wounds of past abuse."

--Ilaria Vigorelli, professor of systematic theology, Pontificia Universit? della Santa Croce, Rome

Katharina Anna Fuchs holds a PhD in psychology and is professor at the Institute of Psychology of the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. She also teaches at the St. Peter Favre Center at the same university. She works primarily in the fields of abuse prevention, mental health, and human formation and has years of experience in listening to victims of abuse.

Stefania De Vito holds a PhD in biblical theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University, where she taught for several years. She recently graduated as a family counselor, and her academic life is integrated with pastoral activity. She currently lectures in biblical culture at the Lumsa University in Rome and accompanies individuals and groups.

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