rauma, you're not alone.

Religious trauma is something that happens far more often than most people realize.

In When Religion Hurts You, Dr. Laura Anderson takes an honest look at a side of religion that few like to talk about. Drawing from her own life and therapy practice, she helps readers understand

● what religious trauma is and isn't
● how high-control churches can be harmful and abusive
● how elements of fundamentalist church life cause psychological, relational, physical, and spiritual damage
● the growing phenomenon of religious trauma
● how to embark on a journey of living as healing individuals and to find a new foundation to stand on

Recognizing that healing is a lifelong rather than a linear process, Dr. Anderson offers markers of healing for those coming out of painful religious experiences and hope for finding wholeness after religious trauma.

"Anderson strikes a smart, balanced tone. An exemplary guide to an understudied issue."--Publishers Weekly

"An exposé of the dangers of high-control religions that makes it easier to recognize and resist religious abuse."--Foreword Reviews