Mental Health Resources
Mental health is something we all have. Yet, far too often, mental health is only thought about when someone is struggling. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. If you’re thinking,…
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…
The “Queen” of Healing from High-Control Religion?
Is proclaiming the title “queen” in relation to your work with folks healing from religious trauma a reenactment of the same toxic power dynamics that lead to harm in high-control…
What is Moral Injury?
Have you ever felt a sense of guilt after participating in an action? You may have questioned how you even ended up in the situation that led to you acting…
FEATURED: Podcast Guest – Religious Trauma in the Workplace
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.…
What is Religious Trauma Therapy?
I am often asked this question - what is religious trauma therapy? Potential clients want to know what to expect. Other therapists are curious about how I approach working with…
FEATURED: Talking Spiritual Abuse on Creative Collective Podcast
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…
In My Planning Era
I recently received a Google Trends alert showing that the phrase "in my _ era" was a trending topic this year. That is all thanks to T. Swift I'm sure.…
Holidays and Religious Differences
Many holidays have some type of religious meaning or undertone. Celebrating can be difficult when there are religious differences between yourself and the friends and/or family you gather with. Navigating…
FEATURED: Religious Trauma on Kindred with Aubrey Baptista
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…