August 6, 2020
[VIDEO] DR. Quistad – Religious Abuse & Spiritual Manipulation
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 results from these power dynamics, highlighting how abuse in this context impacts the way a survivor views the world and God, their attachment to self and others (including God), and how trauma impacts their physical health and bodies.
Dr. Quistad now treats a variety of mental health concerns, one of which includes righting oppressive power dynamics and trauma recovery.
We can help you get started
Related Articles
-
[VIDEO] Get to Know Your Therapist Featuring Mariah Kelty
Hosted by therapist Alexandra Hoerr Get to know Clinical Resident Mariah Kelty in this snippet! Check...
Read More -
Intergenerational Transmission of Trauma
What have we inherited from our parents and grandparents in addition to eye color, height, tastes,...
Read More -
Intergenerational Trauma
Most all of us grow up in the context of a family unit. This family unit...
Read More