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, as well as about my own journey into private practice. We had a great discussion, and Gordon recently let me know that the podcast episode […]
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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 struck a chord with me, and the individual who made the statement gave me permission to share it and explore it more here. I spent
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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 sort of sexy thing to do.” I am someone who has firsthand experience of spiritual abuse and the deconstruction and healing work entailed in rebuilding
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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 whose spiritual journey has included more structured settings have received messages of being “too much.” These messages may have come from a variety of sources,
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