Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Religious trauma has become a popular term, but not everyone experiences trauma. Many people carry the remnants of religious indoctrination which may or may not be trauma, but this indoctrination does have an impact on well being and quality of life nevertheless.
Why do the remnants of indoctrination hang on so long after you leave a religion? The secret is in understanding how the brain works. Dr. Darrel Ray will give a version of the talk on this topic that he recently gave at the Religious Trauma Symposium at Harvard.
Join us either in Zoom (where you can ask questions), or watch the show live in YouTube. And remember to stay for the Zoom hangout after the show!
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The primary focus of Recovering from Religion (RfR) is to offer hope, healing, and support to those struggling with issues of doubt and non-belief. This transitional period is an ongoing process that can result in a range of emotions, as well as a ripple effect of consequences throughout an individual’s life. We are here to help each other through this journey.
For RfRx comments, inquiries & topical questions, email us at RfRx@recoveringfromreligion.org.
Any time you are struggling with religious doubts or fears you can connect with a trained RfR Helpline agent 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To chat online go to http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org.
To talk over the phone, dial:
(844) 368-2848 in the US & Canada
+61 2 8203 7137 in Australia
+44 20 3807 4586 in the UK
Peer support is also available through local support groups. These groups offer monthly in-person meetings as a place to express doubts, fears, emotions & concerns about religion you wouldn't normally feel comfortable expressing in a religious community. Find your nearest support group at https://www.meetup.com/pro/recovering...
If you are in need of professional help, we can offer the Secular Therapy Project to provide options to connect with a professional therapist. All therapists have been thoroughly vetted by our organization and offer only evidence-based and non-religious treatment. Connect with them at http://www.seculartherapy.org.
RfR has an immense collection of well-curated resources available as you go through your journey, including resources for mental and physical crises, working with relationships, issues stemming from specific religions, coming out stories, and much more. Head to https://www.recoveringfromreligion.or... for these helpful resources.
Subscribe to the
RfR Blog: medium.com/excommunications
RfR Podcast: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.or...
RfR is a non-profit organization reliant upon both its volunteers and donations. Like what RfR does? Why not volunteer! There are quite a few options and we are always in need of volunteers. Head over to https://www.recoveringfromreligion.or... for more info. Donations can be made at https://www.recoveringfromreligion.or...
Religious trauma has become a popular term, but not everyone experiences trauma. Many people carry the remnants of religious indoctrination which may or may not be trauma, but this indoctrination does have an impact on well being and quality of life nevertheless.
Why do the remnants of indoctrination hang on so long after you leave a religion? The secret is in understanding how the brain works. Dr. Darrel Ray will give a version of the talk on this topic that he recently gave at the Religious Trauma Symposium at Harvard.
Join us either in Zoom (where you can ask questions), or watch the show live in YouTube. And remember to stay for the Zoom hangout after the show!
https://linktr.ee/RecoveringFromReligion
facebook.com/RecoveringfromReligion
instagram.com/rfrorg
tiktok.com/@recoveringfromreligion
https://bsky.app/profile/recoveringfromreligion.org
linkedin.com/company/rfrorg
The primary focus of Recovering from Religion (RfR) is to offer hope, healing, and support to those struggling with issues of doubt and non-belief. This transitional period is an ongoing process that can result in a range of emotions, as well as a ripple effect of consequences throughout an individual’s life. We are here to help each other through this journey.
For RfRx comments, inquiries & topical questions, email us at RfRx@recoveringfromreligion.org.
Any time you are struggling with religious doubts or fears you can connect with a trained RfR Helpline agent 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To chat online go to http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org.
To talk over the phone, dial:
(844) 368-2848 in the US & Canada
+61 2 8203 7137 in Australia
+44 20 3807 4586 in the UK
Peer support is also available through local support groups. These groups offer monthly in-person meetings as a place to express doubts, fears, emotions & concerns about religion you wouldn't normally feel comfortable expressing in a religious community. Find your nearest support group at https://www.meetup.com/pro/recovering...
If you are in need of professional help, we can offer the Secular Therapy Project to provide options to connect with a professional therapist. All therapists have been thoroughly vetted by our organization and offer only evidence-based and non-religious treatment. Connect with them at http://www.seculartherapy.org.
RfR has an immense collection of well-curated resources available as you go through your journey, including resources for mental and physical crises, working with relationships, issues stemming from specific religions, coming out stories, and much more. Head to https://www.recoveringfromreligion.or... for these helpful resources.
Subscribe to the
RfR Blog: medium.com/excommunications
RfR Podcast: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.or...
RfR is a non-profit organization reliant upon both its volunteers and donations. Like what RfR does? Why not volunteer! There are quite a few options and we are always in need of volunteers. Head over to https://www.recoveringfromreligion.or... for more info. Donations can be made at https://www.recoveringfromreligion.or...
