It makes sense that neurodivergence and religious trauma are 2 topics of special interest to me. I am a licensed mental health counselor who specializes in working with folks who have experienced spiritual harm and religious trauma. I was also late-identified (in my 40s) as Autistic, and have been on my own journey of figuring out the impacts of being undiagnosed earlier in life.
I was excited to accept the opportunity when I was recently invited to be a guest on the Sunday School Dropouts podcast to talk about the intersection of neurodivergence and purity culture. We talked about some of the reasons that the rigid rules and control of purity culture can feel safe and supportive for neurodivergent people, yet also be sources of deeply felt harm.
Whether you’re neurodivergent, have experience with purity culture, or some intersection of both, I think you’ll get something out of this conversation.
Neurodivergence and Purity Culture – episode details here
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Michelle F. Moseley (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in NC. She believes ALL people deserve respect, compassion, and access to mental and physical healthcare. Michelle specializes in working with survivors of religious trauma, and with those who have body image concerns, finding there is frequent overlap in these areas. She also frequently supports late-identified neurodivergent individuals as they navigate the grief and relief of a new understanding of self. You can learn more about Michelle by visiting her website at MichelleFMoseley.com or following her on Instagram – @therapy_with_michelle
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