Category: trauma

• 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

• From Religious Sexual Shame to Sex-Positive Self-Connection: New Podcast Interview Out Now!

  

  Listen to *Breaking Free: Healing from Religious Trauma and Fundamentalist Beliefs*—a heartfelt podcast filled with practical advice and encouragement for anyone on a journey of healing from religious trauma and sexual shame. Join as I open up about my path from faith-centered life to deep self-connection, sharing insights on inner trust and empowerment. Tune in…

  Forest Benedict, LMFT

  November 4, 2024

  Change, IFS, Inspiration, Religious trauma, self-compassion, Self-Connection, Sexual shame, sexuality, Shame, trauma

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

• The Invitation (An IFS-Inspired Poem)

  

  Experience “The Invitation,” a heartfelt poem inspired by an IFS healing journey. Explore themes of self-discovery, courage, and embracing authenticity. Connect with your true self and let healing begin.

  Forest Benedict, LMFT

  November 2, 2024

  IFS, Inspiration, Poetry, Self-Connection, Shame, trauma, writing

  healing, IFS, poetry, self-connection, trauma

• Life After Sexual Shame: My New Podcast Interview

  

  Join me in this heartfelt podcast episode as I discuss healing from religious trauma, overcoming sexual shame, and finding self-acceptance through IFS therapy. Whether you’re seeking freedom from shame or exploring sexuality with curiosity, this episode offers encouragement, hope, and support.

  Forest Benedict, LMFT

  October 31, 2024

  Change, IFS, Inspiration, Religious trauma, self-compassion, Self-Connection, Sexual shame, sexuality, Shame, trauma

  IFS, life after religion, life after sexual shame, podcast, Religious trauma, Sexual shame

• When Christianity Hurts: Understanding Religious Trauma and Its Psychological Impact

  

  Explore how certain aspects of Christianity can contribute to religious trauma and disconnection from the self. This blog post takes a skeptical, science-based approach to understanding the psychological and emotional impacts of rigid religious teachings, while offering support for those seeking healing and personal growth.

  Forest Benedict, LMFT

  October 24, 2024

  Faith, IFS, Religious trauma, Self-Connection, Sexual shame, Shame, trauma

  Christianity, critical thinking, disconnection from self, fear-based teachings, healing, intellectual growth, Internal Family Systems, mental health, moral absolutism, psychological impact, purity culture, religious suppression, Religious trauma, science-based perspective, Sexual shame, toxic religion

• Explore Specialized Areas of Healing and Growth on My Website

  

  Explore the areas of therapy I specialize in, including working with other therapists, religious trauma, anxiety, trauma/CPTSD, sexual shame, and more. Discover how Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy can help you heal from within. Reach out today for a free consultation and start your journey toward self-connection and transformation.

  Forest Benedict, LMFT

  October 24, 2024

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

  anxiety, healing, IFS, recovery, Religious trauma, self-compassion, self-connection, Sexual shame, therapy, trauma

• What Do You Want to Read? Should We Dig Deeper or Break New Ground?

  

  Discover meaningful topics that matter most to you. Explore personal growth, childhood trauma, codependency, IFS, ADHD, religious trauma, and more in this reflective blog post. Share your thoughts and help shape the conversation.

  Forest Benedict, LMFT

  September 12, 2024

  Addiction, Connection, IFS, Inspiration, Recovery, Religious trauma, self-compassion, Sexual Addiction, Sexual shame, Shame, trauma, writing

  ADHD, BreakNewGround, ChildhoodTrauma, codependency, CompulsiveBehavior, ConnectionAndHealing, DigDeeper, EmotionalHealing, FindingPurpose, HealingJourney, IFS, InnerWork, MentalHealth, Neurodivergence, PersonalGrowth, ReligiousTrauma, SelfCompassion, SelfDiscovery, SexualShame, TraumaRecovery

• Addicted to Approval: Moving from Codependency to Self-Connection

  

  Discover how focusing on external validation can fuel codependency and learn how Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy can help you break free by cultivating self-connection and internal validation. Explore practical insights to shift away from people-pleasing and reclaim your worth.

  Forest Benedict, LMFT

  September 9, 2024

  Addiction, IFS, Recovery, Religious trauma, trauma

  addiction, approval, codependency, external validation, IFS, recovery, Religious trauma, trauma, validation

• Hating Addiction Won’t Heal It: An IFS Perspective

  

  Healing addiction requires understanding and compassion, not hate. Discover how Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy offers a unique approach to addiction by addressing the underlying pain with curiosity and self-love. Learn more from my recent podcast interview on the power of IFS and how it can lead to lasting healing.

  Forest Benedict, LMFT

  April 6, 2024

  Addiction, Change, IFS, Recovery, Religious trauma, self-compassion, Sexual Addiction, Sexual shame, Shame, trauma

  addiction, group therapy, healing, IFS, interview, pain, recovery, Religious trauma, Sexual shame, trauma

• How to Finally Be Free

  

  Discover how true freedom comes from healing deep emotional pain, not avoiding it. In this post, explore how Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy can help you release past wounds, let go of shame, and reconnect with your authentic self. Learn how to build a new, empowering relationship with yourself and live the life you’ve always…

  Forest Benedict, LMFT

  January 5, 2024

  Addiction, Change, IFS, Inspiration, Recovery, Religious trauma, Sexual Addiction, Sexual shame, trauma

  freedom, healing, IFS, love, mental health, pain, recovery, Religious trauma, Sexual shame, trauma