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How Can I Find Mental Health Support?

Mental health is something that we all have, yet many folks don’t notice their mental health until they are struggling.   Right now, a lot of people are struggling.  This post…...

The Anniversary of Trauma

Today, February 6th, is an anniversary of trauma for me – a trauma-versary, if you will.  Individuals who have experienced any type of trauma often have specific dates or seasons…...

Spiritual Abuse Tactics (My Lived Experience)

One of the most prominent factors in spiritual abuse is the misuse of spiritual power to control.  Survivors of spiritual abuse may describe their experience as feeling like their life…...

January is Spiritual Abuse Awareness Month

January is Spiritual Abuse Awareness Month. I first became aware of this term around 2015, but the first use of “spiritual abuse” as a term with a distinct definition dates…...

What Can Wicked Teach Us About Religious Trauma?

Wicked, the movie based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, released Part 1 in theaters on November 22nd, 2024, and it has taken the world by storm.  I have loved…...

How to Create a Welcoming Holiday Gathering

This post is geared toward those who wish their adult children or other family members would join in on holiday gatherings.  So, if that’s you, please read on.  If you’re…...

Hurricane Helene & Religious Trauma

This post is the second in a 2-part series – read part 1 here.   Trauma occurs when something happens too fast, too soon, or is too much for an individual’s…...

Natural Disasters, Mental Health, & Religious Trauma

Western North Carolina experienced flooding of unimaginable proportions from Hurricane Helene at the end of September 2024.  This is an area of the state that was never supposed to deal…...

FEATURED: You Need a Counselor Podcast

I was recently invited to be a guest on the You Need a Counselor Podcast. This podcast is the work of Heart and Solutions, located in Iowa, and is designed…...

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