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Religious Trauma


ACT Therapy: Finding Your Way After Religious Trauma
Moral injury and religious or spiritual trauma often go hand in hand. ACT therapy can help heal these wounds.

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Sep 22, 20253 min read


A Shield and a Sword
One of the surest ways to guard against spiritual abuse is by knowing doctrine.
Araxie Jensen
Jun 29, 20254 min read


I'll Have Your Back
It was one of those moments when life goes into slow motion. I watched my Muslim friend wearing her hijab (modest clothing including a scarf around her head) flinch in pain. I think everything went into slow motion because my mind kicked into high gear at that moment. As a child in Sunday School, I memorized this statement written in 1842: *We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege,
Araxie Jensen
Jun 22, 20253 min read


God: An Attachment Figure
Therapy should make space for your story, not edit your faith out of it.
Araxie Jensen
Jun 7, 20253 min read


The Difference: Religious and Spiritual Trauma
Religious and spiritual trauma are terms often used interchangeably, and though some counselors think of them as being the same, for people who have spent a lot of time in a religious group, it is very clear that they are not the same. While they often bleed into each other, they stem from different sources and affect individuals in different ways. Understanding this distinction is crucial for those who’ve experienced harm, for the counselors who seek to help, for clergy at r
Araxie Jensen
May 23, 20254 min read


Seven Signs to Watch For: What Helps or Hurts in a Religious Community
Explore seven strengths and weaknesses to guide thoughtful, balanced engagement with any religious group.
Araxie Jensen
May 13, 20255 min read
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