Navigating Re-emerging Adverse Religious Experiences in a Divided World

In this workshop, we will explore how politically charged environments can exacerbate re-emerging religious trauma, guilt, and emotional distress - particularly for clients from authoritarian or high-control faith backgrounds. Participants will learn to identify common emotional responses like anxiety, depression, and existential crises, and gain practical strategies for helping clients to continue building resilience.With a focus on understanding the intersection of religion, politics, and personal identity, this workshop equips mental health professionals with the tools to support clients navigating crises of faith and alienation in a divided world.

Join our religious trauma expert, Nicolle Wargo- Boswell as we:

• Explore common emotional responses clients might experience, such as anxiety, depression, existential crises, or re-emerging religious guilt and shame in the face of political turmoil.

• Learn to recognize the symptoms of religious trauma that become more acute in politically charged environments, such as hypervigilance, disassociation, or withdrawal from both spiritual and political…