It Wasn’t Sin, It Was Autism
I’ve been reflecting on some of the times in my life when I was told something about myself was sinful. […]
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The Ethics of a Religious Trauma Therapist
The clarity around professional boundaries and ethics is one of the things that drew me to become a mental health
The “Shiny, Happy People” of Spiritual Abuse
Shiny, Happy People. This is the name of a documentary series that just released its 2nd season. This is also
FEATURED: Beyond the Surface Podcast
I recently had the opportunity to record an episode of the Beyond the Surface podcast with Sam Sellers, a mental
“It’s the same playbook”: Abuses of Power
“It’s the same playbook!” I recently found myself saying this during a discussion regarding an ongoing incident among folks within
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
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
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
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
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