Resources

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The Religious Trauma Collective provides information on religious trauma resources and a list of lived-experience therapists in Australia & New Zealand.

This book by Janyne McConnaughey is a helpful resource for church leaders and volunteers to equip themselves to better support their communities.  

Life After IVF provides counselling, psychotherapy, and coaching for all who have or are planning to disembark the fertility treatment roller coaster. Ann was interviewed on episode 9 of podcast.

Anji Barker's book is a great resource for people who are rethinking how Christians do ministry. Anji, and partner Ash, embody a "power to" approach rather than power over which is all too common in evangelical Christianity. Anji shares her successes and struggles and shares stories of community development from the frontline. 

Sarah Steel's podcast is suited to people who are interested in understanding the impact of coercive behaviours in religious groups. The episodes on Exclusive Brethren made me realise that coercive behaviour is not only experienced in cults, but mainstream religion too. 

This book by Rachel Held Evans helped me in the early stages on my religious deconstruction. Rachel's book is an essential read for those who want to continue their spiritual journey without the baggage of toxic religion.