Disclaimer
This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content here should not be taken as health advice and is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for advice specific to your needs.
Acknowledgement of Country
I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.
In this episode
In this two-part episode, author and trauma-informed advocate Janyne McConnaughey, Ph.D. shares her lived experience and recovery from of religious trauma. Janyne shares her insights into the impact of childhood sexual abuse on religious trauma, and together we discuss what churches can do to reduce risk of religious harm. If you would like more on Janyne McConnaughey's work, see her website for details.
Resources discussed in today's episode:
- The Body Keeps the Score book by Dr Bessel van de Kolk, currently available at BigW in Australia.
Need support?
If you want to connect with me for religious trauma counselling, contact me here.
If you are looking for a religious trauma therapist in your local area, contact me here.
For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:
- Blue Knot Foundation on 1300 657 380
- Lifeline on 13 11 14
- Or 000.
A BIG thank you!
Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.
Thank you to Jarred from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.
Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.
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