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 for folks who are curious about counseling but may have barriers that prevent them from experiencing the benefits of working with a counselor. In my […]
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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 the podcast is focusing on topics surrounding harm within religious settings and systems, including the variety of impacts this harm can have and the ways
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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. Personally, the title of his podcast resonates with me, as I believe that everyone (including therapists, maybe especially therapist) can benefit from therapy during our
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I was recently invited to discuss the topic of spiritual abuse on Creative Collective Podcast with hosts Kelly Cain and Jenn Kennedy. Kelly and I have known each other for almost 2 decades, and our paths originally crossed when we were both working within the same parachurch ministry organization. It was a pleasure to chat
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Religious Trauma and Body Image Concerns are often intertwined. Diet culture. Purity culture. Body as a temple. Bodily desires as sinful. I address the common roots and issues that can arise from both religious trauma and from body image concerns throughout this site. I recently got the chance to chat with Aubrey Baptista of Kindred
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Therapist Burnout is a common topic among those who work in the mental health field. We often find ourselves in positions of offering support and care to others. The personal characteristics that draw us to our work as therapists often mean that we see the needs of others all around us and may struggle to
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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 podcast for over a year. I have resonated with the similarities that so many of the stories share, and have felt deep connection with some
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Authority Magazine recently interviewed me regarding best practices for those providing healthcare services via telehealth. We had the opportunity to discuss the pros and cons of being a telehealth provider in the mental health realm. We also discussed the ways that technology has, is, and will continue to impact our lives. Like many healthcare providers,
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One of the things I value about working in the mental health field is connecting with other providers. Making connections and getting to know other mental health professionals allows me to make the best referrals to meet folks’ needs, as well as to have a sounding board and place to share resources. Travis Jeffords, M.Div,
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“Self-care is central to mental health. I don’t necessarily mean bubble baths and pedicures, though those things can be a way of caring for yourself. Self-care also includes things like treating chronic health conditions, maintaining regular dental appointments, eating a variety of foods, moving your body in ways that feel good, making time for your
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