What Can Wicked Teach Us About Religious Trauma?
Wicked, the movie based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, released Part 1 in theaters on November 22nd, 2024, and it has taken the world by storm. I have loved…
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…
What’s Gender Got To Do With It? (Religious Trauma Edition)
Religious harm - injury that has a root in religious systems, beliefs, or practices - can take many forms. Some folks experience physical or sexual harm that is perpetrated by…
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…
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 – Diet Culture, Purity Culture, & Disconnection from Our Bodies
I was recently invited to chat with Kari Fillian, host of the Your Friend the Therapist Podcast, about my work with religious trauma and body image concerns. Season 2 of…
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…
Understanding and Healing Black Religious Trauma
Black Religious Trauma is real, and it can look different than other spiritual abuse experiences. This post is part of a series of posts that I’m sharing during Spiritual Abuse…