Holidays and Religious Differences
Many holidays have some type of religious meaning or undertone. Celebrating can be difficult when there are religious differences between yourself and the friends and/or family you gather with. Navigating…
The Impact of Judgement Houses
Have you ever heard of a "Judgement House" or a "Hell House"? These are a way that many evangelical churches in the Southern US have chosen to deal with Halloween.…
FEATURED: Bodies Behind the Bus Podcast
Bodies Behind the Bus is a podcast that has created a space for survivors of spiritual abuse and religious trauma to reclaim their stories. I have been listening to this…
Why Should Faith Leaders Care About Religious Trauma?
Faith leaders, those who hold positions of leadership within churches and other faith-based organizations, would be well-served by increasing their knowledge of religious trauma. Understanding trauma, and religious trauma in…
Wounded By Faith
Experiencing an injury within a faith system is being wounded by faith. Some folks may resonate more with the phrase "wounded by faith", rather than the concept of religious trauma,…
Religious Trauma & Body Image: Finding the Connection
What does religious trauma have to do with body image? If you've been around here a while, you know that these are 2 areas where I focus professional counseling work.…
Podcast Guest Announcement
A few weeks ago, I was invited to chat with Gordon Brewer of The Practice of Therapy podcast about working with those who have experienced religious trauma or spiritual wounds,…
The Church Rejected Me
The title of this post came from a statement made by someone in a recent conversation about spiritual abuse and religious trauma. The concept of being rejected by the church…
Deconstruction is Sexy?
A short clip of a popular pastor in conservative, evangelical Christian circles recently made the internet rounds. In this clip, he states "deconstruction... and leaving the faith has become some…
Message from Religion of Being “Too Much”
Spirituality is an area of deep intimacy and vulnerability for many folks. This can take a variety of forms, from structured religious gatherings to solo treks in nature. Many folks…