Premiered Aug 23, 2020

As devout Believers, we were discouraged from thinking critically and encouraged to only think through the lens of our specific religion. While we have been able to Divorce Religion, we remain vulnerable to the trap of rigid, authoritarian thinking in all spheres. This module of the Divorcing Religion Workshop explores the fusion of identity with beliefs and how we can avoid it.

As a registered professional counselor with a personal history of religious trauma syndrome, Janice is passionate about helping others understand their losses and embrace their new identity in the secular world. Her own deconversion experience compelled her to develop the on-line Divorcing Religion Workshop, a 6-week interactive workshop combining written exercises and group work to bring together those from diverse backgrounds who are walking a similar journey.

Hosted by Amaia Perez, the RfR Online Programming Director, and Eric Wells, the RfR Support Group Director. 

Discussion resources: 

- http://www.freedomofmind.com (Steven Hassan, BITE Model) 

- http://www.culteducation.com (Rick Alan Ross) 

Books 

- Bounded Choice by Dr. Janja Lalich 

- Take Back Your Life : Recovering From Cults and Abusive Relationships by Dr. Janja Lalich 

- Captive Hearts, Captive Minds by Dr. Janja Lalich 

- The 5 Levels of Attachment by Don Miguel Ruiz, Jr. 

 Learn more about Janice Selbie: 

- http://www.DivorcingReligion.com

- http://www.PanoramaCounselling.com 

The primary focus of Recovering from Religion (RfR) is to offer hope, healing, and support to those struggling with issues of doubt and non-belief. This transitional period is an ongoing process that can result in a range of emotions, as well as a ripple effect of consequences throughout an individual’s life. We are here to help each other through this journey.   For RfRx comments, inquiries & topical questions, email us at [email protected].