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Demands of Purity Culture & Its Impact

Purity Culture is a White, Evangelical Christian American phenomenon that was at its peak in the 1990s. Purity Culture strongly emphasized remaining pure by not engaging in impure sexual activity- any sexual activity outside of heterosexual Christian marriages.

Some of the media, organizations,...

How Destabilizing it is to Leave a Religious Community or Cult

No matter where you are in the deconstruction process, whether that be just beginning to question the church’s teachings or years away from the group’s control, it can be so destabilizing to actually leave a toxic group. After all, there are often many reasons why people identify with...

2022 Holiday Gift Guide for Trauma Survivors

The winter holiday season is upon us, and you might be shopping for yourself or others. We talked in an earlier blog about how this time of the year can be dysregulating (especially for those who have experienced trauma.

Some of these reasons are:

  • Disruption in your routine 

  • Traveling

  • ...
What is Deconstruction?

Let’s talk about deconstruction and what the heck that word actually means. This word is probably very familiar to you if you’ve been in the religious trauma world. We like to think of deconstruction as the slow “unbuilding” brick-by-brick of how you previously knew the...

Do I have Religious Trauma?

Religious trauma is a type of psychological trauma that can occur as a result of negative experiences within your religious community or as a result of a conflict between your personal beliefs and the teachings of your religion. This type of trauma can have serious consequences on your mental...

What is Deconstruction Coaching?

Religious deconstruction coaching is a form of therapy or coaching that helps individuals who are questioning or leaving their religion. It is designed to provide support and guidance to individuals who are navigating the often-difficult process of deconstructing their religious beliefs and...

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