Category: Self-Connection

• Political Anxiety, Stress, and Overwhelm: Find Inner Strength in Uncertain Times with IFS

  

  Feeling overwhelmed by political anxiety and stress? Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy can help you find inner strength, resilience, and clarity in uncertain times. Learn how to manage fear, transform anxiety into action, and create a sense of inner peace. Get support with online IFS therapy in California today.

  Forest Benedict, LMFT

  February 13, 2025

  Anxiety, IFS, Inspiration, Self-Connection

  election, executive orders, IFS, immigration, mental health, overwhelm, political anxiety, political stress, politics, presidential election, self-connection, stress, trauma, Trump

• BDSM & Neurodivergence: The Fascinating Link

  

  Discover the surprising connection between neurodivergence and BDSM. Learn how ADHD and autism influence kink preferences, sensory regulation, and power dynamics in a sex-positive way.

  Forest Benedict, LMFT

  February 10, 2025

  Neurodivergence, Religious trauma, Self-Connection, Sexual shame, sexuality

  ADHD and BDSM, ADHD hyperfocus and BDSM, Autism and BDSM, BDSM and emotional regulation, BDSM and neurodivergence, BDSM for neurodivergent people, Neurodivergence and BDSM, Neurodivergent kinks, self-connection, Sensory processing and BDSM, sex positive, Sexual shame, Why neurodivergent people like BDSM

• My Going Inside Podcast Interview: Religious Trauma, Sex Addiction, Masculinity, & IFS

  

  Explore healing and authenticity in the latest Going Inside Podcast episode with Forest Benedict. Dive into religious trauma, sex addiction recovery, toxic masculinity, and the transformative power of Internal Family Systems (IFS). A must-listen for anyone seeking freedom and self-connection.

  Forest Benedict, LMFT

  December 9, 2024

  Addiction, IFS, pornography, Recovery, Religious trauma, self-compassion, Self-Connection, Sexual Addiction, Sexual shame, sexuality, Shame, trauma

  group therapy, IFS, masculinity, mental health, recovery, Religious trauma, self-connection, sex addiction, Sexual shame, trauma

• New Interview on Purity Culture, Fighting Lust, Scrupulosity, Religious Trauma, and Sexuality

  

  Join Forest and Stacie, a.k.a. Apostacie, on The Stacey’s Mom Podcast for a deep and insightful conversation about purity culture, religious trauma, fighting lust, scrupulosity, and finding healthy sexuality after religion. Perfect for those deconstructing or deconverted.

  Forest Benedict, LMFT

  December 3, 2024

  IFS, Religious trauma, Self-Connection, Sexual shame, sexuality

  exvangelical, IFS, Religious trauma, self-connection, Sexual shame

• Transgender Day of Remembrance: Honoring Lives Lost to Hate and Violence

  

  Learn about the Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day to honor lives lost to anti-transgender violence. Discover its significance, the impact of transphobia, and ways to show love, compassion, and solidarity. 🌈

  Forest Benedict, LMFT

  November 20, 2024

  Change, Grief, Religious trauma, Self-Connection, trauma

  allied, End Transphobia, Equality For All, Honor Their Memory, LGBTQIA, Love And Compassion, mental health, Religious trauma, self-connection, solidarity, Stop Trans Violence, TDOR, Trans Rights Are Human Rights, Trans Visibility, Transgender Day of Remembrance, trauma

• F*ck Yes! The Surprising Benefits of Swearing

  

  Discover the surprising, science-backed benefits of swearing—from boosting pain tolerance and reducing stress to enhancing authenticity and social bonding. Find out why a well-timed F-bomb can actually be good for your health, relationships, and well-being!

  Forest Benedict, LMFT

  November 12, 2024

  Connection, Humor, Religious trauma, Self-Connection, Sexual shame, sexuality

  authenticity, mental health, Religious trauma, self-connection, self-expression, swearing

• Dare to Face Your Demogorgons: A ‘Stranger Things’ Guide to Healing with IFS

  

  Discover how Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy mirrors the journey in Stranger Things, guiding you to face inner fears, heal hidden wounds, and unlock your true Self. Just like Eleven’s brave exploration, IFS helps you confront your inner ‘Demogorgons’ and find peace. Ready to step into your own Upside Down?

  Forest Benedict, LMFT

  November 10, 2024

  Anxiety, IFS, Inspiration, Religious trauma, Self-Connection, Sexual shame, trauma

  demogorgon, eleven, healing, IFS, mental health, netflix, never-ending story, Religious trauma, season, self-connection, Sexual shame, stranger things, therapy, trauma, upsidedown, vecna

• Orgasms Are Great: The Surprising Benefits of the Big “O”

  

  Discover the science-backed benefits of orgasms, from stress relief and better sleep to enhanced mental clarity and immune support. Learn how embracing pleasure can be a powerful form of self-care, boosting both physical and emotional well-being.

  Forest Benedict, LMFT

  November 9, 2024

  Health, Religious trauma, self-compassion, Self-Connection, Sexual shame, sexuality

  health benefits, masturbation, orgasm, pleasure, self-compassion, self-connection, sex, sex positive, sexual health, Sexual shame

• Got Political Anxiety? How IFS Connects Us With Calmness and Courage

  

  Feeling overwhelmed by political anxiety? Discover how Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy can help you connect with a deeper sense of calm, courage, and inner strength. Learn how to compassionately listen to your emotions, transform fear into action, and build an inner sanctuary of resilience. Whether feeling terrified, angry, or uncertain, IFS offers a path…

  Forest Benedict, LMFT

  November 8, 2024

  Change, IFS, Inspiration, self-compassion, Self-Connection, trauma

  anxiety, election, election stress, emotions, IFS, mental health, political anxiety, self-compassion, self-connection, stress

• WTF Do We Do Now? Finding Strength & Self-Compassion After the Election

  

  Feeling heartbroken, angry, or unsafe after the election? This compassionate guide offers validation, understanding, and encouragement for those struggling with the resurgence of intolerance and harmful beliefs. Find strength in self-connection, honor your feelings, and explore ways to heal amidst the uncertainty.

  Forest Benedict, LMFT

  November 6, 2024

  Grief, Religious trauma, self-compassion, Self-Connection

  election, IFS, mental health, Religious trauma, self-compassion, self-connection