4.22.25 Sacred Scars: Unveiling and Healing Religious Trauma in Clinical Practice

Sacred Scars: Unveiling and Healing Religious Trauma in Clinical Practice 

This presentation will help individuals understand the various terminologies, statistics, origins, elements, symptoms, assessment tools, and treatments for religious trauma and spiritual abuse. Participants will learn how different religious/spiritual practices, beliefs, and persons or organizations can cause religious trauma and distinguish between healthy and unhealthy spirituality. In addition, participants will be provided the opportunity to consider their own biases regarding this topic and how to mitigate potential harm to clients from countertransference. They will learn about the potential long-term impacts of religious trauma and spiritual abuse on their clients and how to provide compassionate support and referral to alternative aides when appropriate and necessary.  This engaging and informative workshop is designed to equip helping professionals with the knowledge, skills, and personal growth work needed to make a positive impact in the lives of those suffering with the consequences of trauma incurred in religious and spiritual contexts. 

Location: Live virtual webinar

Instructor: Alicia Chiasson

Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Time: 12 - 3:15 p.m. EST

Cost: $75.00.
WMU faculty, staff, and current year instructors can apply a 25% fee adjustment before checkout.
WMU students can apply a 50% fee adjustment before checkout.