Reclaiming Ourselves: Religious & Spiritual Abuse Recovery

03/24/2020

A Free Community Resource

12/10/2018

"The University of Barcelona and the Autonomous University of Madrid, with support from by the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness and by the FEDER funds of the European Union (PSI2016-75915-P), have initiated a new study focusing on the effects of membership in groups with abusive practices, especially the difficulties in leaving such groups and adjusting to life afterwards. The aim of the study is to create a base of data to better inform caregivers who work with people leaving high-control abusive situations by highlighting the special needs of survivors.

"Even if you have not been in a group where abusive practices took place, we invite everyone to take the time to participate, as the more data gathered, the more accurate picture will emerge. Participation is anonymous.

"You may take the survey here: https://ubpsychology.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cTTjeFLApyltjx3

"If you have any further questions, please contact the Faculty of Psychology, University of Barcelona, Spain, by email or telephone at +34 933125177."

The aim of this research is to study the abuse suffered within a group, and specially the difficulties that people can experience after leaving certain groups where abusive practices are exerted. A better understanding of the psychological abuse applied within a group and its possible negative conse...

06/15/2018

https://www.openmindsfoundation.org/new-survey-seeks-inform-lawmakers-undue-influence/

ne of the problems facing those who seek justice after being unduly influenced is that our legal system operates on the assumption that, once we reach the age of consent, all our decisions are made …

05/14/2017

The exMormon drop-in therapy group is on hiatus starting next week. While waiting for the next group to begin, feel free to contact me with any questions or to arrange individual support.

03/27/2017

Does LDS perfectionism still gnaw at your daily life? Come meet with others who understand. Learn how to release and relax, while feeling safe. ExMormon recovery group led by a trauma-informed psychotherapist, each 1st and 3rd Saturday, 2:00-3:30pm. $35 drop-in rate. All are welcome.

03/15/2017

Come talk with other exMormons about how you've created community and what questions you still have. This group is led by a trauma-informed therapist who specializes in religious oppression and abuse. Next meeting is Saturday, March 18, 2:00-3:30p.

03/12/2017

Breath-holding, shallow breathing, even asthma, can all be related to trauma response.

What would it be like to finally exhale? To really breathe again?

I offer trauma-informed support, including counseling for religious abuse or oppression, for adults and adolescents. Together, we can find the path to release the breath you've been holding.

02/26/2017

Fundamental churches enforce strong structures of belief on their members and imply that any problems these beliefs create are the fault of the individual. Often, this is part of what encourages people to leave the church. But when your cosmological structure is stripped away, what is now used to explain existence? Science does a good job with objective facts, but there is more to life than can be explained by objective facts.

Come talk with other exMormons about what you believe and what you're struggling with. This Saturday, March 4, 2:00-3:30p.

01/22/2017

This may explain at least part of his personality...

"He's a narcissist, psychopath who has no empathy."

01/03/2017

Cults tend to use similar tactics -- because they work. And because we study how they work, we can find ways to healing. Join us this Saturday (1/7) at 2p!