religious trauma

Resources & Articles

  • Deconstruction Does Not Equal Losing Your Faith

    Deconstruction Does Not Equal Losing Your Faith

    Almost 10 years ago I was alone in my kitchen, anxious, and taking deep breaths in an attempt to stop physically shaking. I’d just wrapped up a text exchange with a respected and influential member of my former church community where I’d indicated I held a theological perspective that differed from hers, all via…

  • Resource Round Up

    Resource Round Up

    This week Ann and I wanted to share some of our favorite resources for the various areas of focus we work in within our counseling practice: What are some of your favorite resources? Drop them in the comments!

  • What is Religious Trauma and Spiritual Abuse?

    What is Religious Trauma and Spiritual Abuse?

    Experiences of religious or spiritual trauma/abuse/harm can be hard to succinctly describe, which is evidenced by the fact that it doesn’t yet have one universal name or description. The Religious Trauma Institute uses the term religious trauma and describes it as “the physical, emotional, or psychological response to religious beliefs, practices, or structures that…