Paths to emotional recovery and self-compassion The complete collection of self-help exercises for dealing with childhood trauma through religion would have been too extensive for a single post. Therefore, here is a continuation of the previous post on the topic. In the “Religion and Childhood Trauma” series, we have previously explored how deeply religious beliefs […]
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Paths to Emotional Recovery and Self-Compassion 1. Introduction: religious trauma and self-help In the “Religion and Childhood Trauma” series, we have previously explored how deeply religious beliefs and practices affect children’s early development and psychological well-being. So far, it has been about: Faith and fear Guilt and atonement Shame and the sacred Authority and autonomy
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Strategies for overcoming toxic shame Introduction to toxic shame Toxic shame is a profound emotional experience that harms self-image. It goes beyond simple shame and leads to long-term psychological problems. Foundations for a healthy identity and self-esteem Overcoming this involves developing a holistic view of oneself and a healthy sense of self-worth. Several prerequisites are
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Forgiveness: understanding and cultivating emotional healing. There are many views and misconceptions about forgiveness, especially in healing childhood trauma. There is, therefore, an urgent need to clarify the true nature of forgiveness and its importance in the healing process. This paper aims to shed light on forgiveness and how it arises as a natural part
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