Is There Such Thing As Religious Trauma? Psych2Go Explained

Is religious trauma real? Religious trauma refers to the emotional and psychological harm experienced as a result of harmful or abusive religious beliefs, practices, or environments. This type of trauma can arise from strict or oppressive religious teachings, abusive leadership, coercion, spiritual manipulation, or negative experiences within a religious community.

Let's discuss religious trauma, spiritual abuse, and its impact on individuals. Delve into how certain religious experiences can lead to trauma, PTSD, and/ or complex PTSD (CPTSD).

Whether you've experienced trauma in religion yourself or want to understand how religion can cause trauma, this video aims to shed light on this important topic and offer guidance on how to heal from religious trauma.

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References:

Downie, A. (2022). Christian shame and religious trauma. Religions, 13(10), 925.
Oakley, L., Kinmond, K., & Oakley, L. (2013). What is spiritual abuse? (pp. 7-22). Palgrave Macmillan UK.
Schaefer, F. C., Blazer, D. G., & Koenig, H. G. (2008). Religious and spiritual factors and the consequences of trauma: A review and model of the interrelationship. The International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine, 38(4), 507-524.
Bryant-Davis, T., & Wong, E. C. (2013). Faith to move mountains: religious coping, spirituality, and interpersonal trauma recovery. American Psychologist, 68(8), 675.
Leo, D., Izadikhah, Z., Fein, E. C., & Forooshani, S. A. (2021). The effect of trauma on religious beliefs: A structured literature review and meta-analysis. Trauma, Violence, & Abuse, 22(1), 161-175.
Doll, B. R. (2022). Therapeutic Considerations in the Treatment Religious Trauma (Doctoral dissertation, California Southern University). Receive SMS online on sms24.me

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