Garden Refuge

Moral injury and religious or spiritual trauma often go hand in hand. ACT therapy can help heal these wounds.

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

Explore seven strengths and weaknesses to guide thoughtful, balanced engagement with any religious group.