Join Lori Adams-Brown on the World of Difference Podcast as she shares 12 tips to support survivors of spiritual abuse. As someone who has personally experienced this, Lori emphasizes the importance of listening without judgment and validating survivors’ feelings. She provides practical ways to support your friend or family member, including self-care and connecting with resources. Lori also urges listeners to educate themselves and hold abusers accountable. This episode covers how to support survivors of workplace harassment as well, with tips on reporting incidents and providing energy-boosting activities. Don’t miss this informative and empowering episode on helping survivors heal from spiritual abuse.
Long Summary
Lori Adams-Brown is back at it again with another compelling episode of A World of Difference! In this week’s episode, she delves into the often-misunderstood topic of spiritual abuse and offers 12 tips on how to support those who have experienced it. Drawing on her experience as a survivor of this heinous act, Lori emphasizes the importance of listening, validating feelings, and providing resources such as therapy and support groups. She advises against placing undue pressure on survivors to forgive too quickly, instead encouraging practical and tangible support such as paying for therapy or organizing meetings with church leadership.
The episode also provides advice on supporting those who have endured hostile work environments, harassment, and discrimination. Offering a myriad of practical solutions such as offering to help document experiences and going for walks together, Lori reiterates the importance of being patient and understanding in the healing process. The episode closes with a call to action for listeners to educate themselves on spiritual abuse, hold church leadership accountable, and offer ongoing support.
Listeners are in for an informative and heart-warming episode, where Lori shares her experience and expertise with grace and humility. Her tips and advice are a must-listen for anyone looking to support survivors of spiritual abuse and other forms of trauma. So, put on your headphones, tune in, and prepare to be inspired!
Timestamps
[00:00:02] Tips for Supporting Survivors of Spiritual Abuse [00:03:30] Supporting Spiritual Abuse Survivors [00:06:56] Supporting Spiritual Abuse Survivors [00:10:19] Supporting Survivors of Spiritual Abuse [00:13:42] Practical Ways to Support Survivors of Abuse [00:16:30] Supporting survivors of workplace abuse [00:20:00] Encouraging Support for Spiritual Abuse Survivors
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Other EPS mentioned in this EPS:
Our Story Part 1: The Calm Before the Storm
(There are 6 EPS in the Our Story series, where Lori and Jason share their spiritual abuse story in long form. EPS 100-105)
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