"I'm a Bad Person:" How Do You Unlearn Unhealthy Lessons As An Adult?

This post is not an indictment of Christianity or any religion. Neither is my work as an ex-Christian psychotherapist. Rather, this is a breakdown of some of the most common harmful beliefs that religion can reinforce.

Brian JonesSeptember 6, 2024religious trauma, emotions, ifs therapy, aggressive, adult children, low self-esteem

Why Do I Feel So Much Shame?

Many of us believe that we don’t deserve to carry the shame that we feel, but that doesn’t make it go away. So why do we feel it? What purpose does it serve?

Brian JonesAugust 7, 2024shame, religious trauma, trauma, parents, family, guilt, coping skills, ifs therapy, emotions

What Is Trauma Dumping?

Trauma dumping is the act of sharing traumatic information with another person. People consider it "dumping" because the listener does not consent. It also usually involves large amounts of content at one time.

Brian JonesApril 3, 2023trauma, trauma dumping, relationships, boundaries, ifs therapy, communication

How to Stop Overthinking Relationships

The harder you try to stop thinking about something, the more you’ll probably end up thinking about it. Instead, leaning into your anxieties for a certain amount of time might be the most helpful.

Brian JonesJune 17, 2022relationships, overthinking, anxiety, coping skills, body insecurity, ifs therapy

Why Am I So Insecure About My Body?

If you’re feeling upset, you might direct all of your negative feelings towards your body - because the body itself is what feels so unpleasant in the moment. And if you have a history of being told that your body isn’t good enough, then you might think that changing your body is your best chance of getting out of a painful situation.

Brian JonesMay 16, 2022body image, body insecurity, coping skills, ifs therapy, body positive therapy

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