Religious Trauma +
Cult Abuse Recovery
Making recovery from toxic groups approachable for therapists and survivors
Religious Trauma +
Cult Abuse Recovery
Making recovery from toxic groups approachable for therapists and survivors
(TRAUMASTERY: LIKE MONASTERY BUT FOR TRAUMA)
We help therapists and survivors make sense of religious and cult trauma.
CALLING ALL THERAPISTS
Want to start learning more about religious or cult trauma but don't know where to start?
Get our free exclusive book list to start your education.
Are you a therapist or clinician wanting training in religious trauma or cult abuse?
Do you feel completely lost when it comes to supporting clients with religious trauma?
Most graduate programs don't focus on the nuances of religious trauma and cult abuse, leaving us feeling lost and overwhelmed when these clients walk through our therapy doors. We sit with our religious trauma or cult abuse clients and think... Could I be doing more for them? Am I helping them enough?
You no longer have to feel so alone in treating religious or cult trauma clients.
We train you how to provide excellent trauma care for religious trauma and cult survivors.
Do you feel completely lost when it comes to supporting clients with religious trauma?
Most graduate programs don't focus on the nuances of religious trauma and cult abuse, leaving us feeling lost and overwhelmed when these clients walk through our therapy doors. We sit with our religious trauma or cult abuse clients and think... Could I be doing more for them? Am I helping them enough?
You no longer have to feel so alone in treating religious or cult trauma clients.
We train you how to provide excellent trauma care for religious trauma and cult survivors.
grow your clinical skills
We combine education with consultation to help you become a competent religious trauma therapist.
Introducing... A Year of Non-Magical Thinking for Therapists
A monthly program of training & consultation focused on becoming a religious trauma and cult abuse recovery expert.
*California psychologists are eligible for up to 24 hours of Continuing Education credit with A Year of Non-Magical Thinking for Therapists.*
Are you a survivor of religious trauma or spiritual abuse?
Are you a survivor of religious trauma or spiritual abuse?
CALLING RELIGIOUS TRAUMA SURVIVORS
Not sure if you experienced religious trauma or cult abuse?
Our free quizzes can help.
Take our religious trauma quiz and learn if you have any religious trauma symptoms.
Take our cult abuse quiz and learn if your group was cultier than you thought.
Are you a survivor of religious trauma or spiritual abuse?
Are you a survivor of religious trauma or spiritual abuse?
Are you feeling lost in knowing how to recover from your experience? Feeling overwhelmed in recovery is the most common experience amongst survivors. You are walking away from a world where you were completely submerged in the rules, rigidity and demands of that group, so it totally makes sense to be feeling this way. Now you're out in a different world trying to stay safe, heal your nervous system, and find a healthy way forward.
You are not alone. We offer two ways to get religious and cult trauma support.
A Year of Non-Magical Thinking
This monthly membership walks you through your recovery from religious trauma and cult abuse. Led and taught by a psychologist that specializes in helping people get out of cults, Dr. Quincee curates a healthy experience of recovering from spiritual abuse by walking you through important topics each month.
Religious Trauma Recovery Courses
Need help regulating your nervous system, understanding attachment styles in your relationships, or battling perfectionism in the aftermath of religious trauma? We've got courses created to help you navigate these tough dynamics that happen in the wake of religious trauma or cult abuse.
manage your overwhelm
Religious trauma and cult groups takes our traumatic experience to a whole new level because god, a higher power, or a higher good becomes the traumatizing figure. Yikes.
Stop trauma in its tracks with educational tools and skills-based training. Join our budget-friendly monthly membership for ongoing education and support, or get personalized intensive coaching with a trauma expert.
We’re here to help you feel a little less overwhelmed and a little more confident in your religious trauma healing journey.
Stop trauma in its tracks with educational tools and skills-based training. Join our budget-friendly monthly membership for ongoing education and support, or get personalized intensive coaching with a trauma expert.
We’re here to help you feel a little less overwhelmed and a little more confident in your religious trauma healing journey.
our students say
"I'm a mental health professional and this has helped me so much." - Kristy
our students say
"I'm a mental health professional and this has helped me so much." - Kristy
"This was beyond helpful. For well over 40 years I have been in search of why I block things out, if my life depended on it I could not remember. I have seriously worried that there is something wrong with my brain and that I have dementia. I blamed it on ADHD. Listening to this has released feelings I did not know I had. I now recognize I have suppressed feelings in order to survive and keep things in order. I can't thank you enough for sharing this. I am not stupid, I am a survivor. God bless you."
I can't thank you enough for sharing this.
Eleanor, Traumastery Student.
"This was beyond helpful. For well over 40 years I have been in search of why I block things out, if my life depended on it I could not remember. I have seriously worried that there is something wrong with my brain and that I have dementia. I blamed it on ADHD. Listening to this has released feelings I did not know I had. I now recognize I have suppressed feelings in order to survive and keep things in order. I can't thank you enough for sharing this. I am not stupid, I am a survivor. God bless you."
I can't thank you enough for sharing this.
Eleanor, Traumastery Student.
meet
dr. quincee
I'm a clinical psychologist that specializes in treating religious trauma and cult abuse. Recovery is possible and we are making it more accessible.
I remember sitting in a theology class over a decade ago and realizing that my experience inside of my religion had been traumatizing and I was in need of some real support. I looked for therapists that specialized in this sort of trauma and, after weeks of searching, I realized there was no one in my area that specialized in these experiences.
Now, over 13 years later, I've worked with hundreds of therapy and coaching clients and taught over 100 therapists how to treat religious trauma and cult abuse. I feel so privileged to get to teach survivors and therapists each day and I want to make that support accessible to you.
I've taken all of the knowledge that I've learned and put together a collection of courses for survivors and therapists.
I remember sitting in a theology class over a decade ago and realizing that my experience inside of my religion had been traumatizing and I was in need of some real support. I looked for therapists that specialized in this sort of trauma and, after weeks of searching, I realized there was no one in my area that specialized in these experiences.
Now, over 13 years later, I've worked with hundreds of therapy and coaching clients and taught over 100 therapists how to treat religious trauma and cult abuse. I feel so privileged to get to teach survivors and therapists each day and I want to make that support accessible to you.
I've taken all of the knowledge that I've learned and put together a collection of courses for survivors and therapists.
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blog
Here's how we approach religious trauma and cult recovery.
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Here's a deep dive into how we approach religious trauma and cult abuse recovery on podcasts, documentaries, and articles.
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Here's a deep dive into how we approach religious trauma and cult abuse recovery on podcasts, documentaries, and articles.
01
PODCAST | THERAPY CHAT
Let's talk about religious teachings that become coercive, controlling, and traumatizing for the members of the religious groups. We talk about purity culture and how we can reimagine how groups function by paying attention to the survivors' stories and feedback.
02
PODCAST | HAPPY AS A MOTHER
'We've been featured several times on this popular podcast to discuss religious trauma, internal locust of control, and how growing up in coercive religious groups impacts our mental health when parenting our children.
03
PODCAST | SASS SAYS
On this podcast, we do a deep dive on the individual experience around religious trauma within culty groups. We share personal experiences of coming out of coercive groups and how we have made our way through the winding pathway of healing.
04
QUOTED | NEW YORK TIMES
Dr. Quincee speaks with reporter, Fortessa Latifi, to discuss chronic illness in trauma survivors and how they can begin to negotiate healthy relationships when dating. Learn some skills you can use today to become your own best advocate
05
PODCAST | CALM, COOL & COLLECTED
We discuss the many faces of narcissism and to navigate a relationship with someone with narcissistic traits. Narcissism shows up inside and outside of cult groups and it's important to see narcissistic dynamics and respond in healthy ways.
06
PODCAST | THE LOVE FIX
Understand the difference between "big T" and "little t" traumas and how they impact the brain and body. Understand the ways in which regulating our nervous system is the most important way to begin to recover from overwhelming trauma experiences.
blog
Here's how we approach religious trauma and cult recovery.
Deconstructing After Leaving Your Cult or Religion
What is deconstruction?
Deconstructing after religious trauma refers to the process of examining and reevaluating one's beliefs and experiences after experiencing trauma within a religious context. This process may involve questioning previously held beliefs, revisiting past experiences, and exploring alternative perspectives and interpretations.
Some folks may choose to leave their religious community or tradition altogether (which is technically called deconverting), while others may seek to redefine their relationship with their faith or find new spiritual practices that align more closely with their values and needs (hint: deconstruction). The deconstruction process can be challenging and may require support from trusted friends, family, or professionals.
Ultimately, the goal of deconstructing after religious trauma is to find a sense of healing and wholeness, free from the negative effects of past experiences.
Deconstruction can look different based on the season of your life. Here's how it might look at each stage.
1. Fresh out of the community
When you are fresh out of the religious or cult community, your deconstruction can feel pretty emotional. Since you are looking at the beliefs, traditions and rules of your group, it can be painful to start to question those things. It's also common for folks to lose access to their support system and communities during this stage. Make sure to find some space where you can be honest about your experience and gently learn what has been happening to you within your group.
2. You've got some distance but it still hurts
You might find yourself in a season when you are have some perspective and distance from the group you were in, but you still find yourself experiencing painful flashes of memory and reminders that you've left a group that was a part of your identity and meaning in life. This is when you might be able to do a little more of a deep dive into your painful experience. Make sure to get the support of a professional during this season to help guide this process in a healthy way.
3. You have some time and distance and you want to start talking about it
This is when you've got some time and distance from the group or experience and you're ready to connect with others about this experience in more meaningful ways. You might feel more open to discussing the nuances of our experiences and sharing in order to help others understand what you've been through. This is a great time to continue getting professional support, as well as evaluating how you want to participate in groups moving forward.
What do you need next?
I want to invite you to take the next big step in your deconstruction by joining A Year of Non-Magical Thinking for survivors. This is a curated education experience where we walk you through how to make sense of coercive control, emotional manipulation, and other religious trauma experiences. Join us today to make your deconstruction process even healthier.
media
Here's a deep dive into how we approach religious trauma and cult abuse recovery on podcasts, documentaries, and articles.
01
PODCAST | THERAPY CHAT
Let's talk about religious teachings that become coercive, controlling, and traumatizing for the members of the religious groups. We talk about purity culture and how we can reimagine how groups function by paying attention to the survivors' stories and feedback.
02
PODCAST | HAPPY AS A MOTHER
'We've been featured several times on this popular podcast to discuss religious trauma, internal locust of control, and how growing up in coercive religious groups impacts our mental health when parenting our children.
03
PODCAST | SASS SAYS
On this podcast, we do a deep dive on the individual experience around religious trauma within culty groups. We share personal experiences of coming out of coercive groups and how we have made our way through the winding pathway of healing.
04
QUOTED | NEW YORK TIMES
Dr. Quincee speaks with reporter, Fortessa Latifi, to discuss chronic illness in trauma survivors and how they can begin to negotiate healthy relationships when dating. Learn some skills you can use today to become your own best advocate
05
PODCAST | CALM, COOL & COLLECTED
We discuss the many faces of narcissism and to navigate a relationship with someone with narcissistic traits. Narcissism shows up inside and outside of cult groups and it's important to see narcissistic dynamics and respond in healthy ways.
06
PODCAST | THE LOVE FIX
Understand the difference between "big T" and "little t" traumas and how they impact the brain and body. Understand the ways in which regulating our nervous system is the most important way to begin to recover from overwhelming trauma experiences.
ON SOCIAL
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