FAQ

What is religion recovery coaching?

Religion recovery coaching is health and wellness coaching with emphasis on recovery from religious harm. I work with my clients to help them gain understanding for what they went through and to support them as they take their lives back.
How do you provide your coaching services?

I provide my coaching services via Zoom video calls.
What past religious affiliations do you work with?

I work with people who have left many different religious affiliations. My personal religious experiences are with various forms of Christianity, but if you have had a harmful experience with religion the symptoms you are experiencing are likely similar to those I am familiar with. The symptoms of religious trauma are general across many different religious belief systems. You can schedule a free discovery call with me and we will be able to determine if a coaching relationship will be mutually beneficial. I belong to a network of professionals working with religious trauma so it is possible I can refer you to a colleague if we are not a good fit for each other. If you are looking for someone who specializes in a specific religion other than Christianity, you can also review the resources at daretodoubt.org.
How much do you charge?

I offer a sliding scale for my coaching services. When I left the Jehovah's Witnesses I was nowhere near able to afford any type of coaching or therapy. I understand that many people who were raised in high controlling religious groups do not have careers or have been to college. This is why I offer my coaching on a case by case basis. Those who are able to pay more make it possible for those who need financial assistance to receive the support they need.
What is Religious Trauma Syndrome?

Religious Trauma Syndrome (RTS) is the condition experienced by people who are struggling with leaving an authoritarian, dogmatic religion and coping with the damage of indoctrination. When losing one's religion, one may go through a shattering of one's personally meaningful faith and a loss of family, friends, and community. RTS is the result of indoctrination into abusive religion and the loss of one's faith. It can be compared to a combination of PTSD and Complex PTSD (C-PTSD). Source: Journey Free
What are the Symptoms of Religious Trauma Syndrome (RTS)?

Religious Trauma Syndrome affects an individual's entire life. The symptoms can be broken down into areas of affect: Cognitive: Confusion, poor critical thinking ability, negative beliefs about self-ability & self-worth, black & white thinking, perfectionism, difficulty with decision-making Emotional: Depression, anxiety, anger, grief, loneliness, difficulty with pleasure, loss of meaning Social: Loss of social network, family rupture, social awkwardness, sexual difficulty, behind schedule on developmental tasks Cultural: Unfamiliarity with secular world; “fish out of water” feelings, difficulty belonging, information gaps (e.g. evolution, modern art, music) Source: Journey Free