Faith, Fear, and Freedom: A Journey Through Religious Trauma explores the relationship between an individual’s faith and the fears arising from negative religious experiences, particularly within the Black community. It defines religious trauma, highlights personal stories, and presents statistical data to illustrate its prevalence. The discussion includes psychoanalytic theories on the psychological impact, addressing feelings of guilt, shame, and the role of religious institutions in perpetuating trauma. Finally, the presentation emphasizes healing and liberation through therapeutic approaches and community support, providing attendees with strategies to reclaim their identities and foster resilience.

Learning Objectives:
1. Define and Identify Religious Trauma:
Participants will be able to articulate the concept of religious trauma, recognize its manifestations, and understand its specific impact on individuals, particularly within the Black community.

2. Analyze the Psychological Effects:
Participants will gain insight into the psychological implications of religious trauma, including feelings of guilt, shame, and identity conflict, and apply psychoanalytic theories to understand these experiences.

3. Evaluate the Role of Religious Institutions:
Participants will critically assess the influence of religious institutions on personal identity and trauma, recognizing how certain teachings and practices may perpetuate negative psychological effects.

4. Implement Healing Strategies:
Participants will learn and apply various therapeutic techniques and community support resources aimed at fostering resilience, promoting self-exploration, and empowering individuals to reclaim their identities and overcome the effects of religious trauma.

The intended audience for the presentation includes mental health professionals, community leaders and activists, educators and trainers.

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