What’s Gender Got To Do With It? (Religious Trauma Edition)
Religious harm - injury that has a root in religious systems, beliefs, or practices - can take many forms. Some folks experience physical or sexual harm that is perpetrated by…
The Complexity of Grief
Grief is the response you have to the loss of something or someone important to you. Grief may include intense emotional pain, a sense of anguish, questioning, rage, and any…
No Vacation for Weight Stigma
I recently went on a short vacation to Niagara Falls. Seeing the natural beauty and the powerful force of the water was soothing to my nervous system. It was a…
Taking the Mystery Out of Menstruation
Periods. Aunt Flo. Riding the crimson tide. On the rag. Time of the month. No matter what you call it, menstruation affects us all. Menstrual cycles directly impact approximately half…
Do Influencers Have a Responsibility to Their Followers?
Do social media influencers have a responsibility to their followers? A responsibility for the impact of their messaging and posts? A responsibility to avoid harming those who follow their pages…
Mental Health Resources
Mental health is something we all have. Yet, far too often, mental health is only thought about when someone is struggling. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. If you’re thinking,…
Autism Awareness Month
April is Autism Awareness Month, or Autism Acceptance Month. Maybe a bit of both? Both mental health professionals and society as a whole are becoming more aware of autism. More…
Oprah, Ozempic, and Those Other “O” Words
Oprah - a woman so famous that she only requires one name. Ozempic - one of the multiple injectable medications, known as GLP-1 agonists, currently being promoted as the “cure”…
The “Queen” of Healing from High-Control Religion?
Is proclaiming the title “queen” in relation to your work with folks healing from religious trauma a reenactment of the same toxic power dynamics that lead to harm in high-control…
Religious Leaders and Mental Health
Religious spaces, such as churches and parachurch organizations, have differing views on the topic of mental health. I originally posted on this topic in April of 2023 - you can…