| Abstract: | The authors discuss the challenges of treating adult survivors of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, and specifically how the relationship with God can psychologically promote healing or maintain an abusive cycle. With this population, it is critical that clinicians understand the dynamic bonding process between abuser and survivor and how this “bonded” relationship is typically transferred to God. The authors detail a theory of psychospiritual bonding between abuser and survivor and survivor and God and provide implications for treatment. |
