CommunityFriday, November 13
Spiritual Abuse Forum for Education (SAFE) Meetup
Friday, November 13 · 7-9 p.m. · Concordia Neighborhood Association - Community Room, in McMenamin's Kennedy School
- When
- Friday, November 13 · 7-9 p.m.
- Where
- Concordia Neighborhood Association - Community Room, in McMenamin's Kennedy School5736 NE 33rd Ave · Portland, OR · 97211
- Good to know
About this event
People Leave Cults collaborates locally with the Spiritual Abuse Forum for Education (SAFE) Meetups in Portland, Oregon. Ashlen Hilliard, the founder of People Leave Cults, has actively co-organized these events as a volunteer since relocating to Portland a few years ago.
What is SAFE?
The Spiritual Abuse Forum for Education (SAFE) is a regular meetup in Portland, Oregon for those who have left or are considering leaving high-demand religious groups. There is no cost, no demands, no expectation that attendees will speak of their abuse, and no commitment or signing up! This group is led by survivors and educators experienced with spiritual abuse.
SAFE Meetups Group Norms: What to Expect?
SAFE is a free meetup that provides education, support, and community for survivors of spiritual abuse. We welcome all attendees without any prior screening. Our doors are open to anyone who wishes to join and connect with others who have gone through similar experiences.
It's important to note that SAFE is not an emergency service or a support group. It's also not a substitute for professional counseling from qualified mental health professionals. Rather, it's a group for discussion, support, and education led by experienced educators, not therapists.
At SAFE meetups, you are not required to share your name, stay for the entire meetup, or commit to future meetups. You are also not expected to discuss any abuse you may have experienced. If you want to share your experience, please keep in mind that our goal is to offer support, not give direct advice.
We welcome attendees from diverse backgrounds on different paths of their healing journey. Let's respect each other to ensure a safe environment for everyone.
We aim to wrap up in an hour and a half to respect your time and the venue's reservation time limit. After the meetup, feel free to continue chatting in one of the many cool locations in the Kennedy School.
Subscribe to Stay Informed
Beyond the scheduled meetups, members of the SAFE team may also hold informal gatherings. Subscribing to our mailing list is the best way to stay informed: https://www.safeportland.org/
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Listed by peopleleavecults.com (Wix Events), gathered by the Oregon City events calendar.