Religious trauma is the felt sense of coercion or manipulation by a religious leader or dogmatic and authoritarian religious community. We explore the symptoms of religious trauma and how to address these.

At Woven, we specialize in relational, depth-oriented therapy approaches that provide a solid foundation for the delicate and challenging work of Complex PTSD treatment. Here, I describe 3 Steps we use to address CPTSD for our Clients, sharing in detail what this style of treatment looks like. I also explain the role of grief work in treating complex PTSD.

In trauma work, I hear this question all the time. Understandably, people want to know why it matters if they grieve the past (or present) or not. Moreover, people worry about being overcome or undone by their grief, should they let it out. This process can be difficult, but grieving is one of the most powerful tools at our disposal to heal childhood wounds and other trauma across the lifespan.

One common question we get from trauma survivors is: What is the difference between Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Complex Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD)? As with all diagnoses, the nuances are really important to acknowledge when it comes to understanding diagnoses, diagnostic criteria and the events leading up to the diagnosis. Remember: self-diagnosis can be a destructive path. Find a professional to discuss your concerns with before assuming you meet diagnostic criteria for any mental health disorder.