Stress

Natural Disasters, Mental Health, & Religious Trauma

Western North Carolina experienced flooding of unimaginable proportions from Hurricane Helene at the end of September 2024.  This is an area of the state that was never supposed to deal with hurricane-related natural disasters.  Yet, many folks are still without power and water 3 weeks out from the disaster.  Some have been told they may […]

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Autism Awareness Month

April is Autism Awareness Month, or Autism Acceptance Month.  Maybe a bit of both?   Both mental health professionals and society as a whole are becoming more aware of autism.  More aware of the many ways that autistic folks may show up in the world.  More aware of what autism is like for the person experiencing

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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. They were especially popular in the 90s and early 2000s, but I still see marketing for them at area churches today. In fact, I just

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Regulating Your Emotions Amidst Chaos

It can be difficult to manage emotions, make decisions, and take care of daily tasks when things feel chaotic. Chaos may come from inside yourself, such as racing thoughts or chronic illness Or it may come from outside yourself, such as in your interactions with others or news of global happenings. Regardless of the source,

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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 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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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 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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