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Define religious trauma as a form of complex trauma, and distinguish it from general spiritual distress or theological doubt.
Identify the key characteristics of high-demand religious systems, including mechanisms of coercive control (e.g., behavioral, informational, emotional, and thought control) using the BITE model and other frameworks.
Explain the psychological and physiological impacts of chronic spiritual abuse, including dissociation, CPTSD symptoms, moral injury, and disrupted attachment systems.
Analyze the intersection of religious trauma with colonialism, white supremacy, and the “white savior” complex, with particular attention to cultural erasure in missionary work and institutional religion.
Describe at least three trauma-informed clinical approaches for treating survivors of religious trauma, including ego-state work, somatic interventions, and polyvagal-informed care.
Apply a decolonizing lens to spiritual healing, supporting clients in reclaiming or reconstructing meaning, identity, and spiritual agency on their own terms.
The course content met my expectations.
The content of this program was useful for my practice or other professional development .
The course content was current.
Instructional materials were suitable and useful.
My request for accessibility accommodations were met satisfactorily, if applicable.
Course registration was user-friendly.
Program administration questions or concerns were addressed to my satisfaction.
The instructor, Emma Sunshaw, presented the course content effectively.
The instructor, Emma Sunshaw, was responsive to participants.
The location and facilities were adequate, if applicable.
The course technology was user-friendly .

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