FAITH CRISIS & EXPANSION
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Expansion. Growth. Resolution.
Navigating a spiritual challenges or what is often called a faith crisis can be a challenging and emotional journey, but it is also an opportunity for growth and self-discovery. We can help you process your feelings, fears, and values in a way that supports your own self-selected path going forward. We don't change your beliefs but we do help you sort through your concerns in a safe supportive setting where you will be seen and valued. People of all wisdom traditions and faiths are welcome in our practice. Due to the intense nature of emotional and cognitive dissonance that occurs during this process, it can be important to have therapeutic support to guide you in navigating your thinking, feelings, relationships, boundaries, and more.
Faith Crisis & Faith Deconstruction
A faith crisis can occur for a variety of reasons, including exposure to new ideas or perspectives, personal experiences, intellectual challenges, or a spiritual disconnection. Exposure to new ideas and perspectives can challenge one's beliefs, leading to questioning and doubt. Personal experiences, trauma from certain teaching, and the faiths introduction of new doctrinal tenets may also lead people to question their faith and trusted faith leaders. Intellectual challenges, or values-based conflicts that appear to contradict one's beliefs, can also lead to a crisis of faith and significant emotion distress.
Crisis of Faith
A crisis of faith refers to a period of intense doubt, questioning, and uncertainty regarding one's religious or spiritual beliefs. It is a deeply personal and often unsettling experience where individuals may find themselves grappling with significant doubts about their faith, its teachings, and its relevance in their lives. During a crisis of faith, you might question long-held beliefs, experience a loss of trust or connection with your religion or church, and struggle to find meaning and purpose with what was once meaningful. It can be a painful and transformative process that requires introspection, exploration, and a paatience as you unfold and being a reevaluation of your beliefs and values.
Disconnection and Religious Trauma
Finally, a spiritual disconnection, where one can feel disconnected from their faith, can lead to a loss of meaning and purpose. I find that people often end up feeling alone, overwhelmed, and afraid. Some people in high demand religions can and do experience trauma and require EMDR for healing during this process. At times, relationship conflict and extended family relationships become strained and increased pain and cognitive dissonance grow resulting in depression and anxiety.
We are trained to help you with faith crisis, expansion, and in some cases faith transition. You can trust our training and careful handling of what can be so unsettling and painful.
Support Without Judgement
Every person’s faith journey is unique. When experiencing a faith crisis, a lot of fear can come from concerns that peers may provide judgement instead of support. At Elevated Wellness and Counseling, we strive to provide a safe environment for you to express challenges you’re experiencing with your faith. With your therapist, you can feel comfortable exploring concerns, asking questions, and deconstructing beliefs that may be harming your daily life or mental health.
As faith crisis counselors in St. George, we’re not here to push you in any one direction. Instead, we want to help you build a path forward that is right for you, and reconcile the decisions you make about your faith so you can live a more fulfilling life.
Who is Faith Crisis and Expansion Therapy in St. George For?
How do you know if you’re ready for counseling on your faith journey? We meet patients where they are, whether you’re just beginning to ask questions or you’re looking for a new path forward. Some of the most common signs that a counselor might be the right choice for you includes:
- A feeling of separation from your church, family, or religious community
- Dissatisfaction with current congregation or religious leadership or religious fulfillment
- Exploring deconstruction
- Have unprocessed religious trauma or repression
- A lack of spiritual direction
- A lack of spiritual fulfillment
- A desire to transition to a new belief system
Some of our clients come to us when they first begin asking questions or feeling discontentment within their faith. Others have already taken a substantial leap, and are seeking a support system to help them navigate what can be an emotionally challenging experience. Whatever stage you find yourself in, our therapists are here to help you see your journey through, wherever it may lead.
Expansion. Resolution. Growth.
You get to believe and unfold, one day at a time.
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