Resources
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Category Guide
Religious
Religious resources are defined as resources tailored to specific faith traditions.
Non-Religious
Non-Religious resources may also be considered secular or mainstream and may focus on spirituality, but do not anchor themselves to any particular faith tradition.
Trauma Awareness
Trauma Awareness resources center on education, support, personal stories, and scientific insights related to trauma. They may or may not include religious themes.
Books. Reading. Study.
Courses. Resources. Organizations.
At Tears of Eden, we seek to empower survivors to connect with their own agency to pursue the healing process from Spiritual Abuse. Tears facilitates connection to other survivors and provides language and resources to name the experience of Spiritual Abuse.
A research project that intends to explore the effects of Fundamentalist Christian attitudes in the United States on adolescents.
A nonprofit organization with the mission of empowering trauma-informed families, schools, and communities.
This is a space for the broken and hurting. For those who feel like wanderers in search of a safe place to land. For those who feel cast aside or cast out by institutions and systems of faith. If you've ever experienced hurt or harm at the hands of the church or her leaders, then this is a safe space for you. Broken to Beloved is a nonprofit organization.
Watch. Listen. Learn.
What Lies Inside: Healing in the face of trauma.
After the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, one man’s quest to heal from PTSD reveals a deeper, invisible trauma he must face. Masterfully crafted, this vivid film tells a story that is as engaging as it is accessible and, ultimately, helpful.
An Amazon limited docuseries exposing the truth beneath the wholesome Americana surface of reality tv’s favorite mega-family, The Duggars, and the radical organization behind them: The Institute in Basic Life Principles. As details of the family and their scandals unfold, we realize they’re part of an insidious, much larger threat already in motion, with democracy itself in peril.
Preacher Boys is a podcast shedding light on decades of abuse within the Independent Fundamental Baptist movement.
You were created to flourish.
For more than 25 years, I've guided many on a journey toward a life of wholeheartedness.
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Individuals seeking support or guidance regarding religious trauma should consult with qualified professionals or trusted advisors as appropriate for their specific circumstances.