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Have you wondered why so many keep saying they have been spiritually abused, and yet you wonder what spiritual abuse even is?\nDr. Karen Roudkovski shares her research in her latest book on spiritual abuse and the toll it takes on various types of people and in many types of spiritual spaces even outside of religious houses of worship.\nUnlock the unexpected truth about spiritual abuse with a licensed therapist who has personally experienced it. Dive deep into the surprising insights and shocking realities of spiritual abuse and how it could happen to anyone, even in unexpected places. Don't miss the exclusive interview where she reveals why the statement "This would never happen to me" is a dangerous assumption. Get ready to be blown away by the eye-opening revelations about spiritual abuse and its impact. Stay tuned for the jaw-dropping truth that will change the way you view spiritual abuse forever.\nIn this episode, you will be able to:\n\nUnderstand the signs and dynamics of spiritual abuse within religious environments to protect yourself and others.\n\nDiscover the profound impact of spiritual abuse on mental health and well-being, gaining insights into its lasting effects.\n\nExplore the role of therapy in the journey of recovering from spiritual abuse, learning about effective healing strategies.\n\nAccess valuable spiritual abuse assessment tools to gain clarity and validation on your experiences.\n\nNavigate the complexities of workplace abuse within church settings, gaining awareness and empowerment to address these issues.\n\n\nOur special guest is:\nDr. Karen Roudkovski\xa0earned the Master of Divinity and Master of Theology degrees, in addition to a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and counseling professor. Dr. Roudkovski is the author of\xa0Understanding Spiritual Abuse: What it Is and How to Respond,\xa0Spiritual Abuse Assessment: A Tool for Survivors and Their Helpers\xa0which released on 8/1/24. She is the author of the forthcoming\xa0Spiritual Abuse Recovery Workbook: Engaging Faith in Healing. She is also the co-author of a forthcoming book entitled\xa0Counseling through the Storm,\xa0on the topic of crisis counseling in ministry and is currently writing a book on the topic of anxiety.\nEPS with grounding techniques with Dr. Debbie Pinkston\nEPS with Dr. Wade Mullen on Spiritual Abuse\nEPS with Dr. Diane Langberg on Spiritual Abuse\n\nThe key moments in this episode are:\n00:00:02 - Introduction to Spiritual Abuse \n\n00:01:40 - Trigger Warning and Grounding Techniques \n\n00:05:49 - Defining Spiritual Abuse \n\n00:08:20 - Writing the Book on Spiritual Abuse \n\n00:15:00 - Minimization of Spiritual Abuse \n\n00:16:12 - Damaging Effects of Spiritual Abuse \n\n00:16:53 - Grooming and Spiritual Abuse \n\n00:18:20 - Idealized Leadership and Hierarchical Structures \n\n00:19:52 - Power Dynamics in Mega Churches \n\n00:31:15 - Areas of Control in Spiritual Abuse \n\n00:32:42 - Importance of Acceptance and Unrealistic Expectations \n\n00:34:03 - Forms of Spiritual Abuse \n\n00:36:14 - Isolation and Control \n\n00:39:19 - Spiritual Abuse of Church Leaders \n\n00:46:43 - Prevalence of Spiritual Abuse in Southern Baptist Ministers \n\n00:47:20 - Qualitative Study on Associate Pastors' Experiences \n\n00:48:09 - Denial of Spiritual Abuse \n\n00:48:48 - Making Churches Safer \n\n00:50:13 - Where to Find Karen Roudkovski \n\n00:51:35 - Impact of Spiritual Abuse \n\n01:01:36 - Appreciation for the Global Audience \n\n01:02:10 - Importance of Reviews and Sharing \n\n01:02:49 - Making a Difference\xa0\nFollow us:\n\nhttps://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.com\n\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/aworldofdifference/\n\nhttps://www.twitter.com/@awodpod\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@aworldofdifference\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/A-World-of-Difference-613933132591673/\n\nhttps://www.instagram.com/aworldof.difference\n\nhttps://www.patreon.com/aworldofdifference\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices