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Bringing Therapeutic Awareness to
Painful Experiences with Religion

Many people carry pain that they attribute to their experience with an individual or group representing a particular religious tradition. These "wounds" can have wide-ranging effects upon basic psychological issues such as self-worth, confidence, purpose, meaning, hope, and trust. Often the guilt, shame, and anger that accompany such experiences make it difficult to seek the help and support that is needed. In this course, we will explore the nature of religious "wounds," the implications of religious addiction, methods for helping individuals heal, and the development of an authentic spirituality.

Topics addressed include:

• the nature of religious "wounds"
• implicit images of God
• implications of religious addiction
• transference and countertransference issues
• developing an authentic spirituality
• learning to let go of suffering
• transforming perceptions of spirituality
• bringing awareness to our own experiences with religion

Presenters: Ron Valle, Ph.D. and Mary Mohs, L.V.N,. M.A.