

200. Healing After Religion Hurts You // Dr. Laura Anderson
4 snips Dec 18, 2023
Therapist and author Dr. Laura Anderson discusses healing from religious trauma and the impact of high-control religion. They break down psychological terms, explore the difference between spiritual abuse and adverse religious events, and discuss the characteristics of high-control religion. They also talk about navigating life after leaving a high-control environment and the importance of healing after religion.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Exploring the Intersection of Faith and Trauma
04:18 • 13min
Terminology and its Impact in Religious Experiences
17:46 • 16min
Abusive Behaviors and Patterns of Abuse
33:33 • 5min
High Control Religion and Its Characteristics
39:00 • 8min
Navigating Life After Leaving a High Control Environment
46:57 • 30min
Healing After Religion and the Impact of High Control Religion
01:16:42 • 2min