Sensitivity Sessions

Religious Trauma and The Highly Sensitive Person with Natalie Kember, LMSW

Episode Summary

We discuss the damage spiritual abuse and religious trauma can do (and how it can be found in unexpected places) and what types of abuse commonly occur alongside spiritual abuse. Learn how religious trauma can specifically affect Highly Sensitive People and considerations for healing. By the end of the episode you'll also be able to begin identifying the characteristics of a spiritually abusive environment, how loss of community is often intrinsically connected with the effects of religious trauma and how to begin seeking out a therapist who is knowledgeable about spiritual abuse or HSPs.

Episode Notes

In this episode, we explore:

1. What spiritual abuse and religious trauma are and how to identify red flags for both
2. How Highly Sensitive People can specifically be impacted by experiencing spiritual abuse
3. Challenges when leaving a spiritually abusive environment
4. Finding a therapist who specializes in spiritual abuse, religious trauma and/or Highly Sensitive People and what questions to ask on a consult call

Transcript available here.

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