If you are an adult in California who has left religion, I invite you to attend my Life After Religion Therapy Group. The group begins June 15 and is available online throughout California. This resource is a therapeutic support group for adults of all genders who have left religion. It is an opportunity for growth, education, self-reflection, discussion, and connection with others. Meets weekly. Ongoing group (no end date). Limit 10 participants.
Topics include:
Religious trauma
Healing sexual shame
Recovering from purity culture
Healing fear of hell/punishment
Embracing anger
Toxic theology
The body
Loving yourself
Listening to & trusting yourself
Finding community
Sexual health
Porn & lust
Kink & fetishes
Ethical non-monogamy
Using IFS to heal religious trauma & sexual shame
Creating purpose & meaning
Self judgment & self-criticism
Self-compassion
Critical thinking & research
Discovering your authentic self
Minimal homework included.
Cost: $250/month.
Email me at ForestBenedictLMFT@ForestBenedict.com for more information and to see if this group is a good fit for you. Please share with anyone who would be interested. I hope to see you there!
In support,
Forest Benedict, LMFT 