Hurricane Helene & Religious Trauma
This post is the second in a 2-part series - read part 1 here. Trauma occurs when something happens too fast, too soon, or is too much for an individual’s…
FEATURED: You Need a Counselor Podcast
I was recently invited to be a guest on the You Need a Counselor Podcast. This podcast is the work of Heart and Solutions, located in Iowa, and is designed…
The Complexity of Grief
Grief is the response you have to the loss of something or someone important to you. Grief may include intense emotional pain, a sense of anguish, questioning, rage, and any…
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,…
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…
Religious Leaders and Mental Health
Religious spaces, such as churches and parachurch organizations, have differing views on the topic of mental health. I originally posted on this topic in April of 2023 - you can…
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…
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.…