Michelle F. Moseley Counseling, PLLC
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 the story of Wicked since first reading the book around 2010. It’s a great reminder that things aren’t always what they seem and that everyone […]
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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 nervous system, and the person is unable to return to a sense of safety and support following the experience. Religious trauma is trauma that has
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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 with hurricane-related natural disasters. Yet, many folks are still without power and water 3 weeks out from the disaster. Some have been told they may
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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 for folks who are curious about counseling but may have barriers that prevent them from experiencing the benefits of working with a counselor. In my
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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 religious leaders or defended by religious beliefs. For some, the harm takes the form of spiritual abuse where words or actions are utilized in a
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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 religion? I was scrolling through Instagram a few days ago, as one does, and came across a story that had been shared by some podcast
The “Queen” of Healing from High-Control Religion? Read More »
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 in a certain way. Or you may experience anger related to the action(s) you took, and being asked/expected to take those actions at all. This
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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 the podcast is focusing on topics surrounding harm within religious settings and systems, including the variety of impacts this harm can have and the ways
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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. Personally, the title of his podcast resonates with me, as I believe that everyone (including therapists, maybe especially therapist) can benefit from therapy during our
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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 those who have experienced religious trauma. People in my daily life want to understand “what exactly is it that you do?” In this post, I
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