{"product_id":"understanding-spiritual-abuse-what-it-is-and-how-to-respond-9781430083689","title":"Understanding Spiritual Abuse: What It Is and How to Respond","description":"\u003cp\u003e Spiritual abuse is a widespread--and often misunderstood--issue. Church leaders may not understand how spiritual abuse manifests and spreads; meanwhile, the impact of spiritual abuse can be devastating to victims, damaging their relationships with themselves, the church, and God. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003eUnderstanding Spiritual Abuse: What It Is and How to Respond\u003c\/i\u003e, professor and licensed counselor Karen Roudkovski offers wisdom, clarity, and hope for those seeking to understand the nature of spiritual abuse and how to heal. Based on her extensive research and clinical experience, Roudkovski explains: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e What spiritual abuse is, how the term arose, and what makes it distinct. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Methods for assessing whether spiritual abuse has occurred, including instructions for the \u003ci\u003eSpiritual Abuse Assessment\u003c\/i\u003e (9781430086970). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The tactics of spiritual abusers, including control, grooming, deception, and lack of accountability. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The trauma of spiritual abuse, encompassing spiritual, emotional, physical, and relational harm. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Suggestions for spiritual abuse recovery for therapists, survivors, and helpers. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Recommendations for how churches can establish spiritually safe communities. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e Roudkovski's \u003ci\u003eUnderstanding Spiritual Abuse\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential resource for survivors, church leaders, and mental health professionals. Roudkovski provides a counseling overview of the topic while practically guiding leaders to create safe and supportive environments for victims to recover and rebuild from spiritual abuse and its devastating impact. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKaren Roudkovski (PhD, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary) is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and the Director of Clinical Training and a contract professor of counseling at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"B\u0026H Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50903672226066,"sku":"9781430083689","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f26171f8-75f1-4778-93fd-fb6ef7973ab5.jpg?v=1738502588","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/understanding-spiritual-abuse-what-it-is-and-how-to-respond-9781430083689","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}