Deconverts Reports

“Earlier tonight I received a comment on one of our earlier articles readers which covers the abuse of women in the Hillsong-supported “Mercy Ministries” programme that one of the videos we linked to has been removed from YouTube in an apparant attempt to censor the voice of abused women, unhappy with their treatment at Mercy [...]

Mercy Ministries Ex Resident is Interviewed

“Sarah”, who spent eight months in one of the Australian Mercy Ministries homes, recently spoke with G’Day World’s Cameron Reilly. She recounts some of her experiences such as being denied prescribed medication, being manipulated and disciplined, being forced to have cold showers and having her welfare benefits (Centrelink) signed over to Mercy Ministries.
All seven parts [...]

Mercy Ministries counseling, and the casting out of demons

Mercy Ministries advertise that they offer “professional support from psychologists, dieticians, general practitioners, social workers, counsellors and program staff who all contribute to provide daily education for the young women” in their care. They also claim that the program is “provided at no charge to the young women.”

Mercy Ministries promotional brochure obtained from a Gloria [...]

Update – Mercy Ministries Counsellors

In an earlier post I reported on how one of our researchers was checking Mercy counsellors names with professional counselling associations.
Professional Associations Contacted:
Christian Counsellors Assoc. of Australia
Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Australia
Still only 1 out of 6 has an registration with a professional body.
Why registration is important?
1. Establishing Recognised Standards of Training
In a social environment [...]

Questions to Ask Your Potential Counselors

Do you abide by a Code of conduct that outlines client rights? Can I have a copy?
Do you have professional indemnity and public liability insurance?
Are you a financial member of an accredited professional body?
Do you receive regular professional supervision and guidance?
Are your qualifications from an accredited program?
Have you completed your training as a counsellor?

If they [...]

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