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The Life After Leaving Podcast: Ep. 19 Religious Trauma with Brian

Today we’re chatting with Brian about religious trauma! After hearing so many guests discuss traumatizing events that they experienced within the Christadelphian community, we decided to bring in a licensed religious trauma therapist to explore what religious trauma is and what we can do about it. We started with discussing some key definitions and concepts to understand, exploring what modalities Brian uses with clients, and talking about some things to consider when trying to find a therapist to work with, including knowing the difference between searching for a therapist with a specialty in “spirituality” compared to “religious trauma”. We also ask some thought provoking questions such as, is pressuring minors to be baptized truly consensual? Why doesn’t the group have an exit plan for members and why is that important to have? And is holding Christadelphian beliefs a cure for mental health struggles?

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The Life After Leaving Podcast: Ep. 15 Fellowship with Brian

In today’s episode, we hear about Brian’s former ecclesia using pancakes to convince people to attend services, about that time he was brought to Jamaica for a school project to learn about the life of Christadelphian missionaries as a teenager, and about the “wave theory” of doubt and faith that eventually washed him ashore to solid ground without faith in God. We also chat about surprise ambushes by Christadelphians who create confrontations about faith and church attendance in the most unexpected times and places.

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Resources and Support for Nursing Students Coping with Eating Disorders

In conversations with clients and colleagues, I have developed the personal belief that professionals in nursing and other medical fields often seem to be at a higher risk of disordered eating and exercise than folks who work in other industries. It’s possible that disordered eating is a method of coping with the high stress level of their education and work settings, as well as the perfectionism students place on themselves (and may also be placed on them by family and school expectations).

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7 Signs You Should Transition From Full-Time to Part-Time Work

“Some jobs are so demanding that they don’t allow time for employees to take necessary lunch breaks,” said Brian Jones, MEd, LMHC. “This can happen even if the employer is technically meeting legal requirements. You might be constantly receiving messages or requests from coworkers during your break, or having meetings scheduled over your lunch break.”

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The Dos and Don'ts of Setting Healthy Boundaries in Relationships

“Everyone has boundaries, whether we recognize them or not. There are multiple categories of boundaries – physical, emotional, intellectual, sexual, material, and time. All of these exist in relationships,” adds Brian Jones, a licensed mental health counselor specializing in relationship counseling.

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How Do We Cope With Winter 2021?

Brian: I'm a firm believer that we are a part of our ecosystem, rather than separate from or above it. So when the weather or the time of sunset changes, it's natural that we're going to change with it. There's something very normal about that. So one of the first steps to managing a decrease in mood or energy is to try to accept it.

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How to Handle Interpersonal Conflict Like a Pro

Jones recommends using “I” statements to avoid this pattern. Instead of saying, “You did X,” or “You always Y,” try something like, “I have a hard time when X” or “I feel Y.”

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10 Tips for Overcoming Your Fear of Rejection

Rejection is a pretty universal experience, and fear of rejection is very common, explains Brian Jones, a therapist in Seattle.