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…
FEATURED: Talking Spiritual Abuse on Creative Collective Podcast
I was recently invited to discuss the topic of spiritual abuse on Creative Collective Podcast with hosts Kelly Cain and Jenn Kennedy. Kelly and I have known each other for…
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.…
Holidays and Religious Differences
Many holidays have some type of religious meaning or undertone. Celebrating can be difficult when there are religious differences between yourself and the friends and/or family you gather with. Navigating…
FEATURED: Religious Trauma on Kindred with Aubrey Baptista
Religious Trauma and Body Image Concerns are often intertwined. Diet culture. Purity culture. Body as a temple. Bodily desires as sinful. I address the common roots and issues that can…
Why Is It Important to “Treat Yo’Self”?
"Treat Yo'Self" has become a popular phrase in recent years. It's sometime used in the context of purchasing things that you may not need. It can occasionally be used to…
FEATURED: Preventing Therapist Burnout at Therapist Collective
Therapist Burnout is a common topic among those who work in the mental health field. We often find ourselves in positions of offering support and care to others. The personal…
GUEST BLOG: Holy Shift! What to do when you and your partner no longer align in your beliefs!
Shifts in your spiritual beliefs and practices can impact your relationship with your partner. This is especially true if you find that you and a partner no longer align in…
Choosing a Mental Health Provider – Part 2
Wading through all the available information to find support for your mental health concerns can be overwhelming. This is the second in a 2-part blog series on the topic of…
Choosing a Mental Health Provider (Part 1)
Trying to figure out who can best help you with your mental health concerns can be quite the challenge. You may feel like you're attempting to untangle a web just…