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Light Up The Couch
Breaking Faith: Helping Clients Flourish After Leaving Religion, Ep. 215
Jul 17, 2024
Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren, a social psychologist at Hope College, discusses the rising trend of individuals leaving organized religion in the U.S. He delves into the emotional complexities of this transition, including feelings of grief and the quest for new identities. The conversation touches on supporting clients through these shifts, employing strategies like narrative therapy. Dr. Van Tongeren highlights the importance of understanding cultural stagnation and the search for community outside traditional frameworks, especially for marginalized groups.
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- The increasing number of religious nuns in the US highlights a significant cultural shift away from organized religion, as around 75% previously belonged to a faith community.
- Clients leaving religion face identity crises characterized by grief and a struggle to redefine themselves outside their previous faith-based community and values.
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The Rise of Religious Nuns
The phenomenon of religious nuns has been rapidly increasing in the United States, where a significant number of people now identify as having no religious affiliation. Research indicates that about 75% of these individuals were previously part of a religious community, showing a distinct trend away from organized religion. By the age of 30, approximately one in three Christians may leave their faith, highlighting the urgency of understanding the underlying factors behind this shift. This creates a growing need for clinicians to support clients who are navigating these transitions in their spiritual identities.
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