by admin | May 13, 2021 | Abuse & Trauma, Elise Champanhet
Whenever someone asks me about my approach to therapy, I talk about therapy in terms of stories. I’ve always loved hearing other people’s stories. Each person has a story that is unique to them which has influenced how they live their lives today. As a... ![[VIDEO] DR. Quistad – Religious Abuse & Spiritual Manipulation](https://optimumjoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/New-Hires-2-1080x675.png)
by admin | Aug 6, 2020 | Abuse & Trauma, Video & Audio
Dr. Anna Quistad (called Dr. Q around these parts), joins Optimum Joy founder Alexandra Hoerr to discuss the complexities of religious abuse and spiritual manipulation in church contexts. Dr. Quistad focused her doctoral dissertation on the complex trauma which... 
by admin | Feb 6, 2020 | Abuse & Trauma, Clair Miller, Mental Health & Wellbeing
In the last few years, #metoo has become a part of the vernacular here in the US, and seemingly throughout much of the world. In an effort to show solidarity with survivors – and bring some much needed attention to the rampant culture of sexual harassment and... 
by admin | Nov 8, 2019 | Abuse & Trauma, Anxiety & Depression, Clair Miller
elf-harm is, for the most part, another taboo topic in society today. It’s a topic that’s uncomfortable for many, as it should be. Hurting oneself is serious and alarming, so it makes sense that it’s not something we approach lightly. It may not even be something that... 
by admin | Nov 1, 2019 | Abuse & Trauma, Elise Champanhet
Faith in community is tricky to navigate because people aren’t perfect. At some point, there may come a time when you realize that you can no longer stay in your community. When that happens, it can be a challenge to know how to leave well. You might be really angry... 
by admin | Oct 11, 2019 | Abuse & Trauma, Elise Champanhet
In part 2 of this series, we discussed the importance of setting boundaries in faith communities. Boundaries are important because they allow us to practice our faith well and form meaningful relationships within the community. No community is perfect, which means...
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