Healing From Religious & Spiritual Trauma: Reclaiming Peace, Power, and Purpose
Religion and spirituality are deeply personal parts of our lives, often sources of community, comfort, and meaning. But when beliefs, teachings, or spiritual leaders inflict harm-through shame, control, misogyny, exclusion, or manipulation-the wounds run deep. If you’re reading this, you may be wondering how to begin healing from religious trauma , or what spiritual trauma healing actually looks like. You’re not alone-and healing is possible. Anchored in Healing’s group for Healing from Religious / Spiritual Trauma provides a safe, compassionate space for those whose faith journey left scars, who feel lost or conflicted, or who are simply ready to find their own voice again. Let’s explore what that journey might involve, why spiritual healing from trauma differs from other kinds of therapy, and what spiritual trauma therapy offers. What is Religious / Spiritual Trauma? Religious trauma happens when sacred institutions or spiritual beliefs, instead of uplifting, cause fear, gui...