A Deep Dive Into Religious Trauma

Join Nicolle Wargo- Boswell as we explore the intersection of faith and trauma. This training offers mental health professionals a deeper understanding of Religious Trauma and Spiritual Abuse—what they are, how they present, and how to support clients experiencing them. Providers will gain insight into recognizing religious trauma within high-control religious communities, understanding faith-based language and beliefs, and guiding clients through healing, including the potential deconstruction of their faith.

• Define Religious Trauma and Spiritual Abuse across different faith traditions.

• Explore high-control religious groups and their cultural dynamics.

• Examine the developmental impact of religious trauma from infancy through adulthood.

• Learn to identify and assess religious trauma in various faith communities.

• Differentiate between harmful and healthy spiritual practices.