CRSH Blog
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Religious trauma is real!
Religious trauma is real! Religion, and religious identity, carries deeply impactful meaning in our lives. Losing that identity or a religious community can be traumatic – and that trauma can stay with us for years. But, there is a way to heal and move forward. Today, some churches are “weaponizing” religion (as one religious [...]
Learn how to break through ADHD barriers
What about ADHD in adults? What comes to mind when you hear the term “attention deficit hyperactivity disorder,” or ADHD? Often you visualize a kid in school who can’t sit still and always seems to get in trouble. His desk is messy, she fidgets a lot, he gets up often to sharpen his pencil, [...]
SUPPORT GROUP FOR QUEER MEN
Join CRSH's New Queer Men's Support Group - Starting May 22 Facilitated By: Gregg Johnson, LMSW Steven Taylor, LMSW We are thrilled to introduce our brand new Queer Men's Support Group at CRSH, starting on May 22! This group will meet on the first Wednesday of every month and promises to [...]
Will the abuse ever end? Probably not
Will the abuse ever end? Probably not The abuse begins subtly … he doesn’t like some of your friends and doesn’t want you seeing them … The abuse increases in frequency … he discourages you from seeing your friends and family, he wants to know why you are spending so much time on your [...]
Men don’t cry … why not?
Men don’t cry … why not? Growing up, I was raised to hide my emotions. Men don’t cry or talk about what they are feeling, I was taught. Men are supposed to be stoic; we are supposed to be protectors. We cannot and should not express our feelings verbally. My parents were born in [...]
Religion and sexuality often don’t mix
Religion and sexuality often don’t mix When growing up, most of us viewed religion as a community, and we believed that all individuals – no matter how different they are – were accepted into that religious community. However, the LGBTQIA+ community is learning this is not always true. Religion and spirituality can provide an [...]