CARLSBAD
Healing from Religious Harm: A Safe Space for Recovery
It is easy to feel alone. This group is a confidential space that can provide you with the unique opportunity to connect with others who may be struggling with some of the same things you face.
At Coastal Therapy Group, we understand the profound impact that harmful religious experiences can have on an individual’s well-being. Our “Healing from Religious Harm” therapy group provides a compassionate and non-judgmental environment where you can explore the emotional, psychological, and spiritual wounds inflicted by religious harm with others who are doing the same.
A Journey Towards Integration
Religious harm can manifest in various forms, including spiritual abuse, indoctrination, sexual shame, shunning, or the imposition of rigid beliefs and practices that conflict with your authentic self. This group may support you in:
- Unpacking the layers of guilt, shame, or fear instilled by harmful religious teachings
- Reclaiming your autonomy and developing a healthy sense of self-worth
- Exploring your spiritual beliefs and values without judgment
- Healing from the emotional scars of religious trauma and cultivating inner peace
A Supportive Community
In this process group, you’ll find a safe haven where you can share your experiences, challenges, and triumphs with others who have walked a similar path. As someone who was raised with religion and has gone through this journey themselves, I know firsthand how difficult it can be to go through the deconstruction and reconstruction process. Many people lose friends and loved ones when they begin to question their faith, making them hesitant to share about their internal struggles with the people in their lives. This group offers the opportunity to ask questions and share personal experiences that you may not feel comfortable voicing outside of this space. Together, we’ll create a supportive community that fosters the understanding, validation, and empowerment you deserve.
Reclaiming Your Narrative
This group can provide you with the tools and strategies to rewrite your narrative, enabling you to move beyond the confines of religious harm and embrace a life of authenticity, self-acceptance, and personal growth. We’ll support you in finding the path of integration, change, or growth that is right for you and honors all parts of your identity, whether that be by moving away from religion or by moving towards religion or spirituality in a new, more authentic and identity-affirming way.
Take the First Step
To learn more, please contact us to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation. Your journey towards healing begins here.
Day & Time: Mornings (specific day/time TBD based on participant availability)
Cost: $80 per session
Location: Carlsbad Village (2564 State St, Suite B, Carlsbad, CA 92008)
Type: Interpersonal process group, open, ongoing
Members: Maximum of eight participants, minimum of three. Ages 18+
Led by: Rebecca Murphy, PsyD
Minimum commitment two months
Rebecca Murphy, PsyD
Postdoctoral Fellow
