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.
as seen on
SOCIAL MEDIA
blog
Here's how we approach religious trauma and cult recovery.
media
Here's a deep dive into how we approach religious trauma and cult abuse recovery on podcasts, documentaries, and articles.
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.
blog
Here's how we approach religious trauma and cult recovery.
What is Trauma-Informed Coaching?
Trauma-informed coaching is a specific approach to coaching that takes into account the impact of trauma on your life and well-being. It involves understanding the ways in which trauma can affect your thoughts, behaviors, and emotions, and adapting coaching strategies and techniques accordingly.
There are several key principles of trauma-informed coaching, including:
Recognizing the prevalence of trauma: Trauma is more common than many people realize, and it can have far-reaching and long-term effects on your mental health and well-being. As a result, coaches who are trained in trauma-informed approaches (like all of our coaches) recognize that trauma may be a factor for many of their clients, and take this into account when working with them.
Promoting safety and trust: A key aspect of trauma-informed coaching is building a sense of safety and trust with clients. This may involve creating a safe, supportive environment, setting clear boundaries, and being mindful of triggers that may be associated with the client's trauma.
Focusing on strengths and resiliency: While trauma can have significant impacts, it is important to also recognize and build upon your strengths and resiliency. Trauma-informed coaches help you to identify your strengths and to develop strategies for leveraging them to achieve your goals.
Being aware of power dynamics: Trauma can often involve a loss of power or control, and it is important for coaches to be mindful of this when working with clients. This may involve being aware of one's own power as a coach and working to create an equitable and collaborative relationship with the client.
Providing informed consent: Trauma-informed coaches ensure that you are fully informed about the coaching process and have the opportunity to provide informed consent before beginning work together. This may involve discussing the potential risks and benefits of coaching, and ensuring that you feel comfortable and able to participate in the process.
Overall, trauma-informed coaching is an approach that recognizes the potential impact of trauma on your life and takes steps to support your healing and growth in a safe and supportive way. By incorporating these principles, coaches can help you to achieve your goals and build resilience in the face of trauma.
Interested in learning more about our coaching style at Traumastery? We wrote a blog about that too! Check it out here: Coaching vs Therapy. How do I know what’s right for me?
Calling all therapists: Are you drowning and feeling like you don't know how to support your religious trauma or cult abuse clients? It sounds like you need some support and we've got a group just for you. If you are looking for ways to get both education and support, we’ve created our no-pressure community led by a clinical psychologist that specializes in religious trauma and cult recovery. You can read more about and register for A Year of Non-Magical Thinking for Therapists here.
Calling all survivors: If you are trying to navigate your own religious trauma recovery journey, we have a membership for religious trauma and cult survivors that teaches you how to do that well. We walk you through the mental health outcomes of trauma and teaches you how to deconstruct in a non-overwhelming way. You can join us at A Year of Non-Magical Thinking here.
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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