Help!

[LDSWhelp]

I am in need of some help. I am a MSW (master of social work) student working on a final project for a therapeutic group’s class. I am interested if anyone has any ideas or knows where I can get information for recovering jacked Mormons.

HUH you say… that is right. I think that it would be awesome to hold a group for young couples in family wards that may have missed out on a lot of doctrine due to inactivity during adolescence.

I would also like to be able to discuss some issues that arise because of the opinions of others. Most everyone knows what I am referring to, those that are chastised because of issues with the word of wisdom, doctrine, or other things that get in the way of full activity in the church.

Does anyone think this is a good idea or am I out on a limb here? Does the church do anything to help these types on individuals? Anything you can help with would be greatly appreciated!

[Hemidakota]

Talk to the local Bishop or Stake President. He may shed some light.

[WillowTheWhisp]

What's a recovering jacked Mormon?

[NeuroTypical]

I first thought he meant "Jack Mormon" which is a term I heard in Utah referring to inactive members. But the notion that people would need or want a recovery group from being inactive is sort of strange, so he must mean something else.

LDSWhelp, we need a little more info.

"Jacked" means mugged or beaten - is that what you mean?

LM

[Gwen]

i may have compleatly misunderstood your question....

i'm not sure ppl that have left the chruch want "help" or feel that they need it. i think if i were in their shoes i would feel like you were being a bit selfrighteous. not to sound harsh, but that's how i might see it if i were them.

kinda how i've felt when ppl from other faith's have come to chat to "save my soul from this horrible brainwashing cult" i'm in. lol they don't know me or why i'm in the chruch or what my experiances have been, that's a bit presumptious and self righteous of them. in my opinion. i can also see how that goes the other way. if they haven't asked for my "help" then they have their agency. i'm not going to "save" them nor do they want me to.

now if you want to do a group for ppl that are wanting to return to the chruch and are struggling with past issues that are hindering the process, that could be workable. i think the chruch already has lds services, 12 step programs, and other group sessions that are to help ppl with issues that hinder them from full progression in the gospel.

not sure if any of that addresses the question at hand. lol

[LDSWhelp]

Sorry my terminology is very utahnic… and maybe this only happens in Utah…

Yes- I am referring to a non active Mormon trying to get back in the swing of things. Not so much struggling with past issues that are hindering the process, in such that a 12 step program would be best for such as drug use or pornography.

What I am referring to is rather the second injury to someone’s spirituality because on people in the church. When an individual is vulnerable in returning and has a great need for support and have high expectations of receiving support. These individual are often very sensitive to the support or lack of support exhibited by those around them.

Examples would be:

Someone that attends church sits in the back and no one ever notices them or talks with them, and because these people are unsure of their need for spirituality they don’t actively peruse engagement with others. Or maybe an individual who over hears someone gossiping about their tattoo, ear piercing, or may have some insight as to who they were in their days not active. Maybe someone answers a question in class and people snicker.

Some of you may be familiar with the talk “feed my Sheep” ensign 1999 by Elder Ben B. Banks. This is really what I would like to base this group off of. If you are not familiar with this article please read it.

[Hemidakota]

Glad to see you here....:)

[utcowboy]

Sorry my terminology is very utahnic… and maybe this only happens in Utah…

Yes- I am referring to a non active Mormon trying to get back in the swing of things. Not so much struggling with past issues that are hindering the process, in such that a 12 step program would be best for such as drug use or pornography.

What I am referring to is rather the second injury to someone’s spirituality because on people in the church. When an individual is vulnerable in returning and has a great need for support and have high expectations of receiving support. These individual are often very sensitive to the support or lack of support exhibited by those around them.

Examples would be:

Someone that attends church sits in the back and no one ever notices them or talks with them, and because these people are unsure of their need for spirituality they don’t actively peruse engagement with others. Or maybe an individual who over hears someone gossiping about their tattoo, ear piercing, or may have some insight as to who they were in their days not active. Maybe someone answers a question in class and people snicker.

Some of you may be familiar with the talk “feed my Sheep” ensign 1999 by Elder Ben B. Banks. This is really what I would like to base this group off of. If you are not familiar with this article please read it.

Being a "Jack" Mormon that has recently returned to the church, I can see where a "support group" that helps get people involved would be helpful. Especially in Utah!! But you'd have to be really careful not to offend the recently active or the overactive hypocritical "Utah Mormon". I think in Utah you are stuck between a rock and a hard spot, too many here want to judge those around them, ie tattoos, smell of smoke, etc.