Reclaim YOUR Divinity That Was Taken From You

RECLAIM YOUR DIVINITY™ is DIVINE All Along’s facilitator-led queer communities for recovery from religious abuse that are “pay as you can” safe, online and in-person.  The programs and resources have been reviewed by trauma-informed mental health professionals to address the complexities of religious trauma and abuse, which will be updated as needed to meet the needs of the peers in this evolving field. The facilitators are carefully curated and vetted to ensure each meeting space is a safe and respectful environment for all peers. 

Key tenets of the RECLAIM YOUR DIVINITY™

  • Validation and Belief Acknowledgment

    Validate the experiences of peers who have faced religious abuse

    Acknowledge and respect diverse belief systems within the group

  • Emotional Support

    Provide a safe space for peers to express their emotions and feelings related to religious trauma and abuse

    Foster empathy and understanding among the peers

  • Shared Understanding

    Develop a shared understanding of the impact of religious abuse on mental health and well-being

    Share coping mechanisms and strategies for dealing with trauma

  • Education and Information

    Provide information about religious abuse and its different forms

    Educate peers on the potential long-term effects of religious trauma

  • Empowerment and Recovery

    Empower peers to regain a sense of control over their lives after experiencing religious abuse

    Foster a sense of resilience and encourage steps towards recovery

  • Coping Strategies

    Share and discuss coping strategies for managing triggers and emotional distress

    Explore healthy coping mechanisms that promote healing

  • Building a Supportive Community

    Create a supportive community where peers feel understood, accepted, and not judged for their beliefs or experiences

    Encourage positive social connections among peers

  • Exploration of Spirituality

    Facilitate an open and non-judgmental exploration of spirituality and personal beliefs

    Help peers redefine their relationship with spirituality in a healthier way

  • Trauma Processing

    Support peers in processing and understanding the trauma they experienced

    Encourage peers to seek professional help when necessary and provide resources for therapy

  • Advocacy and Awareness

    Raise awareness about religious abuse and its effects on peers

    Advocate for understanding and recognition of religious trauma within broader communities

  • Boundaries and Empathy

    Explore the establishment of healthy boundaries in religious contexts

    Foster empathy towards oneself and others who may be at different stages in their healing journey

  • Self-Discovery

    Encourage self-reflection and self-discovery regarding personal beliefs and values

    Provide a platform for peers to redefine their spirituality on their own terms

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