Safeguarding Neurodivergent Individuals from Spiritual Abuse

Resource includes:

​What are some common aspects of spiritual needs?
What is safeguarding?
What is spiritual abuse?
Why might neurodivergent individuals be more at risk of spiritual abuse?
What are the red and green flags when navigating religious, spiritual and wellness communities?
What is predatory behaviour?

“We all have fundamental needs for meaning, purpose, connection and belonging and continuously seek to fulfil them throughout our lives.

This search, however, may lead us into community or group settings which are unhealthy or into interactions with predatory individuals, which puts us at risk of exploitation and harm.
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Spiritual needs are the basic human needs for meaning, purpose, belonging and connection to something greater than oneself. These needs are deeply individual and can vary widely from person to person.

Spiritual needs are not limited to religion but encompass a broader ‘sense of spirituality’, which can include a connection to nature, a longing for inner peace, or being able to contribute, feeling like we fit in, and being seen, heard, and valued within community. “

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