Religion and Spirituality From the Lens of a Therapist

I will discuss the prevalence of religious and spiritual beliefs and provide an introduction to the various worldviews that are common in America, as well as those that do not get as much representation, and the impact of representation itself. This will lead into a discussion about each individual's journey, trying to understand their own beliefs and experiences. Topics such as the human need to answer the big questions, the impact of trauma and upbringing, and personal bias will be discussed. These conversations will ultimately lead to ways of addressing their questions, expectations and trauma, and curiosities using CBT, self-exploration, normalization, and self-awareness.