Compression and Expansion When Your Spirituality Shifts
Faith Transition, Faith Crisis, Faith Journey, Spiritual Journey Elizabeth Seeley, MSW Intern Faith Transition, Faith Crisis, Faith Journey, Spiritual Journey Elizabeth Seeley, MSW Intern

Compression and Expansion When Your Spirituality Shifts

Faith journeys can also be an interplay between the tension of compression and expansion. Some clients report the compression includes feelings such as guilt, confusion, grief, and frustration. Clients also report that expansion can be lifegiving, hopeful, and healing.

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Assertive and Authentic Communication After Faith Transition: Debrief Society Podcast

If you're struggling to communicate authentically and assertively with loved ones about changes in your faith or religious participation you might enjoy this new Debrief Society podcast interview. Becca and I discuss my new book The Assertiveness Guide for Women and how how questioning your faith or leaving the religious tradition of your family of origin can indicate movement toward a higher level differentiation of self (the ability to be an individual while staying connected to loved ones). We also cover cultural barriers to assertive communication (for LDS women in particular), how to deal with the silent treatment once you've talked to family members about your faith

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