The Truth About Spiritual Trauma and How It Could Affect Recovery
Since many addiction programs and resources come from places of worship or faith as the main feature, those who have experienced trauma from their religious background might be reluctant to seek treatment due to associated triggers. Often, spiritual abuse, like many forms of abuse or sources of trauma, can lead to people turning to drugs or alcohol to cope with their past. Many find the element of spirituality to be a topic they avoid to protect themselves from the pain they’ve experienced and the resentment they feel regarding their place of worship. Spiritual abuse has recently become a topic of discourse, but many are finding the label fits their experiences. Helping a client heal from spiritual abuse might be necessary for treatment to be successful. Religious Abuse and What It Looks Like Many might not have heard about spiritual abuse, but are familiar with it, especially if they have been…
