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…
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…
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…
Taking the Mystery Out of Menstruation
Periods. Aunt Flo. Riding the crimson tide. On the rag. Time of the month. No matter what you call it, menstruation affects us all. Menstrual cycles directly impact approximately half…
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…
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…