SummaryIn this episode, Kari answers questions from her audience. She discusses how her personal experiences and strategies inform her therapy practice, including somatic approaches, internal family systems, and narrative therapy. She also explores the importance of ecotherapy and connecting with nature. Kari addresses the question of whether it is reasonable to ask a therapist about their religious background when seeking help for religious trauma. She differentiates between biblical counseling and therapy, emphasizing the trauma-informed and evidence-based nature of therapy. Kari shares her own journey of exploring spirituality after leaving high control religion and defines wellness as a balance between body, emotions, intellect, and spirituality. She recommends books and movies for staying well and gives a preview of Season 2, which will focus on healing from high control religion.TakeawaysPersonal experiences and strategies can greatly influence a therapist's approach to therapy.Somatic approaches, internal family systems, and narrative therapy are effective modalities for healing trauma and pain.Ecotherapy, or connecting with nature, can have positive benefits for mental health and well-being.It is reasonable to ask a therapist about their religious background when seeking help for religious trauma.Biblical counseling is distinct from therapy and may not be trauma-informed or evidence-based.Exploring spirituality after leaving high control religion can involve curiosity, self-connection, and a broadening of perspectives.Wellness is achieved through balance in the body, emotions, intellect, and spirituality.Reading and watching materials that resonate with personal interests and values can contribute to well-being.Season 2 of the podcast will focus on healing from high control religion.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Q&A01:25 Influence of Personal Experience on Therapy Practice03:17 Internal Family Systems and Narrative Therapy07:24 Ecotherapy and Connection with Nature10:21 Asking Therapist's Religious Background for Religious Trauma13:02 Difference Between Biblical Counseling and Therapy21:08 Exploring Spirituality After Religion23:46 Current Phase of Deconstruction26:05 Definition of Wellness27:28 Reading and Watching Recommendations32:23 Preview of Season 2Check out my podcast appearances here.Listen to my conversation with Jessica Schafer here.The books I referenced in this episode are:The Language of Emotions by Karla McLarenStumbling: A Sassy Memoir about Coming Out of Evangelicalism by Brandon FlaneryPraying Naked by Katie CondonDevotions by Mary OliverRemedy by John Roedel This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit yourfriendthetherapist.substack.com

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