Natalie Atwell

In this engaging discussion, clinical mental health counselor Dr. Natalie Atwell shares her expertise and insights into the intersection of spirituality and mental health. She highlights a troubling rise in uncommon mental health cases tied to occult practices, emphasizing the need to discern spiritual warfare from psychological issues. Dr. Atwell explores faith's role in navigating mental health challenges, critiques the church's approach, and calls for a nuanced understanding of mental health that integrates both psychological and spiritual dimensions.

Dr. Natalie Atwell, a licensed clinical mental health therapist, dives into the complex intersection of mental health and spiritual warfare. She shares her expertise on distinguishing between mental illness and demonization, emphasizing the need for clinical assessments alongside biblical discernment. Dr. Atwell discusses the importance of a trauma-informed approach in pastoral care and highlights generational influences on mental health. Practical tools, like genograms, help illuminate underlying issues, guiding compassionate and informed ministry.

Dr. Natalie Atwell, a licensed mental health therapist and consultant to churches, shines a light on the hidden issue of grooming in church environments. She defines grooming tactics and differentiates them from healthy mentorship, while highlighting red flags like emotional dependency and isolation. The discussion covers the dangers of power dynamics and the harmful CEO model in church leadership. Dr. Atwell also emphasizes the importance of safeguarding practices and supporting victims to foster a safe church culture.