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…
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…
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…
What is Moral Injury?
Have you ever felt a sense of guilt after participating in an action? You may have questioned how you even ended up in the situation that led to you acting…
FEATURED: Podcast Guest – Diet Culture, Purity Culture, & Disconnection from Our Bodies
I was recently invited to chat with Kari Fillian, host of the Your Friend the Therapist Podcast, about my work with religious trauma and body image concerns. Season 2 of…
FEATURED: Podcast Guest – Religious Trauma in the Workplace
I recently had the opportunity to be a guest on Jeremy Schumacher's podcast "Your Therapist Needs Therapy." Jeremy is a neurodivergent relationship therapist and religious trauma specialist, located in Wisconsin.…
What is Religious Trauma Therapy?
I am often asked this question - what is religious trauma therapy? Potential clients want to know what to expect. Other therapists are curious about how I approach working with…
Understanding and Healing Black Religious Trauma
Black Religious Trauma is real, and it can look different than other spiritual abuse experiences. This post is part of a series of posts that I’m sharing during Spiritual Abuse…
Resources for Healing from Spiritual Abuse
January is Spiritual Abuse Awareness Month. This may be the first time that you're coming across this term. Perhaps the descriptions I provided in this post resonated with you and…