Religious trauma – Forest Benedict, LMFT

Self-Compassion and Burnout: A Research-Based Path to Healing and Renewal

Forest Benedict, LMFT

March 17, 2026

Attachment, Connection, CPTSD, IFS, Religious trauma, self-compassion, Self-Connection, Sexual shame, Shame, Therapists, trauma

burnout, compassion fatigue, CPTSD, IFS, Religious trauma, self-compassion, self-connection, Sexual shame, Therapist burnout, trauma

From Acting to Authenticity: The Courageous Journey Back to Your True Self

Forest Benedict, LMFT

March 2, 2026

Change, Codependency, CPTSD, IFS, Inspiration, Religious trauma, self-compassion, Self-Connection, trauma

authenticity, IFS, Religious trauma, self-connection, trauma, true self

I No Longer Consent to My Own Harm

Forest Benedict, LMFT

January 23, 2026

Attachment, Codependency, Connection, CPTSD, IFS, Religious trauma, self-compassion, Self-Connection, trauma

codependency, IFS, Religious trauma, self-compassion, self-connection

Self-Pleasure Is a Skill: 5 Masturbation Courses You’ll Wish You Found Sooner

Self-pleasure is a skill that can be learned. Discover 5 science-based masturbation courses that support shame-free pleasure, healing, and self-connection.

Forest Benedict, LMFT

January 7, 2026

Connection, Self-Connection, Sexual shame, sexuality

desire, masturbation, pleasure, Religious trauma, self-connection, sex education, Sexual shame, solo sex

Your Body Belongs to You

You Body Belongs to You

Forest Benedict, LMFT

January 4, 2026

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

body autonomy, desire, IFS, Religious trauma, self-connection, sex, sex education

Release Sexual Shame & Embody Your Full Sexual Self

Learn how to release sexual shame and embody your full sexual self

Forest Benedict, LMFT

December 20, 2025

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

beducated, desire, fantasy, lust, Religious trauma, sex, sex education, Sexual shame

The Gift of Sex: Why Learning About Pleasure Might Be the Most Meaningful Present You Give This Year

Learning about sex doesn’t have to be shame-based. Discover how pleasure-positive education can support healing, curiosity, and deeper connection with yourself or a partner.

Forest Benedict, LMFT

December 16, 2025

Self-Connection, Sexual shame, sexuality, Shame

Religious trauma, self-connection, sex positive, Sexual shame, sexuality

Self-Sacrifice Is Not Love: Why the Part of You That Endures Is Exhausted

Forest Benedict, LMFT

December 13, 2025

Codependency, CPTSD, IFS, Religious trauma, trauma

codependency healing, fawning trauma response, IFS, IFS therapy, Religious trauma, self-abandonment, self-sacrifice, therapy

Rewilding Desire Launches Today!!! 🎉✨

Rewilding Desire launches today! 🌹🔥 Release shame, awaken desire & move from sexual suppression to expression. Watch the trailer on YouTube or TikTok.

Forest Benedict, LMFT

September 19, 2025

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

desire, IFS, pleasure, Religious trauma, self-connection, sex, Sexual shame

Sexual Shame, Desire, & IFS: A New Interview with Forest Benedict

I’m thrilled to share that my latest interview just dropped! 🎙️✨ In this deeply personal conversation with my colleague and friend Gilbert Romero-Mewharter, we explore the healing of sexual shame and the reclaiming of authentic desire through Internal Family Systems (IFS). Together, we talk about how culture, religion, and trauma often disconnect us from our sexuality,…

Forest Benedict, LMFT

September 17, 2025

IFS, LGBTQIA+, Religious trauma, self-compassion, Self-Connection, Sexual shame, sexuality, Shame, trauma

desire, IFS, mental health, Religious trauma, self-compassion, self-connection, Sexual shame, trauma

Tag: Religious trauma