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, to describe their experience of being harmed within a faith system. These injuries can take a variety of forms, and they can’t be healed by […]
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,
Featured: Diet Culture, Mental Health & Church Read More »
You have decided to talk with a mental health professional about your concerns, but now you’re wondering, “Do I need to find a Christian therapist?” Maybe your Christian faith is very important to you and you want to ensure you work with a therapist who will not try to change that. Maybe you’re used to
Do I Need a Christian Counselor? Read More »
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
Podcast Guest Announcement Read More »
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
The Church Rejected Me Read More »
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
Deconstruction is Sexy? Read More »
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,
Message from Religion of Being “Too Much” Read More »
