Evangelical Christian Pastors’ Lived Experience of Counseling Victims/Survivors of Domestic Violence

Zust, Barbara L.; Housley, Jaclyn; Klatke, Anna

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“…It was also concerning that despite decades of research in teaching and practice the author had never previously heard of prayer used during counseling or psychotherapy sessions (Rizq and Target, 2010 ). In searching for further information it was found that there is an established literature about the ethics of pastoral counseling (Zust et al, 2017 ), and also advice in using prayer in this work (e.g., Weld and Eriksen, 2007 ). However, even if it was common for the practitioner or (perhaps) the Christian-based service to use prayer in sessions, the fact that the student did not like it raises questions as to why it was not possible to negotiate with the therapist, or change over to a service that was not faith-based.…”

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Counseling and Psychology Student Experiences of Personal Therapy: A Critical Interpretive Synthesis

Edwards

2018

Front. Psychol.

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Background: Committing to attendance at personal therapy sessions is frequently either mandated or encouraged in many different types of therapeutic trainings across allied health, psychotherapy, social work and counseling. The small number of published accounts have indicated that student experiences of personal therapy can be mixed.Methods: The project examined contemporary interview based research about student experience of personal therapy during training using Critical Interpretive Synthesis method. Ten papers were found which met the search criteria. The papers included a total of 89 participants (75 F).Results: The results comprised 12 themes derived from 89 meaning units gleaned from student experiences presented in the research studies. These were used to inform a synthesizing statement here truncated as follows:Beginning therapy is challenging for some students, especially when attendance is mandatory. However, students can experience transformative change by the end of the process, even if they commence the work in a guarded way.Multiple problems can arise in the process of attending therapy as a student, and it can be difficult for a student to know what to do if these challenges are overwhelming.Attending personal therapy brings rich learnings which can be applied in clinical work but can also positively impact learning in the course, and lifelong personal development. The process can enhance the student's understanding of what the client may experience in the therapeutic journey.Conclusions: Attending personal therapy during training is not a straightforward process for all students. Course leaders and trainers need to be mindful of the possibility that students will struggle with the personal therapy requirement. Course and professional bodies should regularly review personal therapy requirements, being clear about the aims; remaining attuned to the student experience.

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Counseling and Psychology Student Experiences of Personal Therapy: A Critical Interpretive Synthesis

Edwards

2018

Front. Psychol.

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“…Christian religious leaders work with survivors who seek advice on IPV/ A, even though they may not have had specialized training to do so (Zust et al, 2017). One barrier to bringing DV service providers and clergy together is the existence of stereotypes that lead to severe pessimism about how each will treat those who experience or use violence.…”

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Exploring Black Clergy Perspectives on Religious/Spiritual Related Domestic Violence: First Steps in Facing those Who Wield the Sword Abusively

Davis

Johnson

2020

Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma

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People who use violence against their intimate partner(s) sometimes use religion as a mechanism of control. However discussion on religious/spiritual (R/S) abuse in the context of intimate partner violence and abuse (IPV/A) has been limited within the academic literature. The attack on one's spirituality or faith is unique enough to explore separately from typical psychological or emotional abuse. Because many Black women experiencing IPV/A report consistent use of religious faith and/or clergy as key sources of support, qualitative interviews were conducted with Black/African-American clergy (N = 13). The purpose of this study was to capture their perspectives on religious or spiritual related IPV/A. Using interpretative content analysis and thematic analysis, findings revealed that clergy viewed R/S abuse as a spiritual problem and characterized the behavior as a mis-interpretation of God's Word. Participants emphasized the importance of victimsurvivors knowing the Word of God for themselves as a resource to counter R/S abuse. Informants highlighted a need and desire for clergy-specific training, yet data analyses also revealed that fellow clergy members perpetration of R/S abuse was a barrier to addressing the problem. Understanding religious leaders' perspectives on this specific form of abuse expands knowledge on how IPV/A is exerted and potential intervention strategies.

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“…Victims of DV, especially religious women, seek help and counsel from religious leaders (Choi & Cramer, 2016; Houston-Kolnik & Todd, 2016; Levitt & Ware, 2006; McMullin et al., 2015; Sisselman-Borgia & Bonanno, 2017; Zust et al., 2017). Research exploring religious leaders’ views of DV and their role in counseling DV survivors has shown that religious leaders lack the necessary training, and report challenges pertaining to protecting women while preserving the marriage, given the limited community-level resources for referrals (Choi & Cramer, 2016; Levitt & Ware, 2006; Moon & Shim, 2010; Sisselman-Borgia & Bonanno, 2017; Zust et al., 2017). We found six such studies which mostly stem from the United States with the exception of one from Sweden, and each of the studies interviewed participants from one religious background (Choi & Cramer, 2016; Levitt & Ware, 2006; Moon & Shim, 2010; Rudolfsson et al., 2012; Sisselman-Borgia & Bonanno, 2017; Zust et al., 2017).…”

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“…Research exploring religious leaders’ views of DV and their role in counseling DV survivors has shown that religious leaders lack the necessary training, and report challenges pertaining to protecting women while preserving the marriage, given the limited community-level resources for referrals (Choi & Cramer, 2016; Levitt & Ware, 2006; Moon & Shim, 2010; Sisselman-Borgia & Bonanno, 2017; Zust et al., 2017). We found six such studies which mostly stem from the United States with the exception of one from Sweden, and each of the studies interviewed participants from one religious background (Choi & Cramer, 2016; Levitt & Ware, 2006; Moon & Shim, 2010; Rudolfsson et al., 2012; Sisselman-Borgia & Bonanno, 2017; Zust et al., 2017). The studies also indicate that religion may contribute to silencing the issue, as some Christian faiths hold patriarchal ideologies that dictate women should be submissive (Houston-Kolnik & Todd, 2016; McMullin et al., 2015).…”

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“Hitting as Light as Feathers”: Religious Leaders’ Voices on Domestic Violence

Kassas

Abdelnour

Makhoul

2020

J Interpers Violence

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Domestic violence (DV) is described as a major public health issue that negatively affects women’s physical, mental, reproductive, and sexual health. In Lebanon, there are 18 religious sects that are allowed by the Lebanese constitution to manage their own affairs, judge, legislate, and issue rulings. These laws discriminate against married women and favor men over women. The purpose of this research is to explore the views and attitudes of religious leaders on DV, and their experiences of dealing with DV in Lebanon. This study involved in-depth interviews with 13 male religious leaders from various religious denominations. Each religious leader participated in an in-depth interview to assess understanding and perceptions about DV, and how DV cases are usually dealt with. All of the participants stated that they were involved in the affairs of their communities by counseling on familial and marital problems. Thus, several themes emerged throughout this study which are related to types and prevalence of DV, causes of DV, responding to DV through counseling and taking legal measures, religious leaders’ opinions on the DV law, and the support they need from the community and stakeholders to encourage the implementation of the law against DV. The results demonstrated that religious leaders are one of the many stakeholders concerned with addressing community-level issues because religion is a prominent part of people’s lives in Lebanon. Therefore, religious leaders could have a pivotal role in raising awareness about and responding to DV. Providing them with proper information and referral options in the communities they serve would improve society’s response to DV. Finally, their request for building their skills in DV counseling in the form of trainings or workshops indicates a need that can be met by local community organizations.

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Evangelical Christian Pastors’ Lived Experience of Counseling Victims/Survivors of Domestic Violence

Cited by 9 publications

References 25 publications

Counseling and Psychology Student Experiences of Personal Therapy: A Critical Interpretive Synthesis

Counseling and Psychology Student Experiences of Personal Therapy: A Critical Interpretive Synthesis

Exploring Black Clergy Perspectives on Religious/Spiritual Related Domestic Violence: First Steps in Facing those Who Wield the Sword Abusively

“Hitting as Light as Feathers”: Religious Leaders’ Voices on Domestic Violence

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