Social worker, trauma therapist, advocate. Lover of laughter. Canadian raised. Lover of pie and cheese. Child of God, wife, mother, and friend.
Apr 6, 2020 • 8 tweets • 2 min read
THREAD: Church Small Groups, Trauma, and Mental Health
Some musings: While I know that this is not characteristic of all church community/small groups, I have heard time, and time again how small groups have been a place of harm and hurt for those with hx of trauma and MH. 1/8
The stories I’m hearing from clients and others primarily take place in the context of the approach some community/groups take to vulnerability, trust, and care. Members being asked early/regularly to share vulnerable details of their lives without ample time to build trust. 2/8
Sep 15, 2019 • 7 tweets • 2 min read
#Unbelievable on Netflix is a mirror to the horrifying reality of many victims of sexual assault and what happens when they report. I hope it opens the eyes of viewers to their experiences and fuels a hard look at a criminal justice system fails them— more often than not.
Also, survivors, please take care of yourself and know that this series may be triggering for you.
