An Introduction to Spiritual/Religious Abuse and Cult Recovery: What Counselors Should Know

Program Description

This course will focus on providing important information about counseling spiritual/religious abuse survivors. Important terminology regarding this area will be provided along with key differences between 1st and 2nd generation survivors. This training will also help clinicians identify tactics used in high-control religious sects and impact on daily functioning. Information will be provided for counselors working with individuals from this marginalized population and relevant diagnostic criteria and assessments will be reviewed.

Learning Objectives

• Defining key terminology
• Exploring the differences between 1st generation and 2nd generation religious abuse survivors and special considerations
• Identify common tactics used in high-control religious sects
• Identify what survivors need clinicians to know
• Explore DSM-5-TR specific diagnoses and relevant assessments