What The Church?

Disclaimer This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content in each podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for healthcare specific to your needs.Acknowledgement of CountryI'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.In this episode:I am delighted to share my interview with Leng Te, the musician behind this pod's theme song Safety House. We discuss a range of topics including the meaning behind her music, how we define ourselves, what’s our posture for caring for people, and the importance of scope of practice and clinical and spiritual practice supervision in trauma informed care. Join us for the conversation.  Resources discussed in today's episode:Garden of Delights is available on Spotify and Apple MusicAustralian Clinical Supervision Association (ACSA)  Need support?If you want to connect with me, contact me here.If you are looking for a religious trauma therapist in your local area, see The Religious Trauma Collective website. For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:Blue Knot FoundationLifelineOr 000. A BIG thank you!Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.Until next time, let's love and learn,Jacqui

Disclaimer This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content in each podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for healthcare specific to your needs.Acknowledgement of CountryI'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.In this two-part episode:I welcome back Anne Altamore to reflect on Amy Revell's episode Decluttering for Mental Health. We discuss the importance of establishing safety in religious trauma recovery, how agendas can drive our practice and care and principles for decluttering religious beliefs. Resources discussed in today's episode:-      Trauma informed principles-      Inside Out 1 and 2-      Compassion Melbourne with Dr Peter Goh (AU)-      Mindful Self Compassion with Dr Kristin Neff (US)-      The Religious Trauma Collective Need support?If you want to connect with me, contact me here.If you are looking for a religious trauma therapist in your local area, see The Religious Trauma Collective website. For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:Blue Knot FoundationLifelineOr 000. A BIG thank you!Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.

Disclaimer This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content in each podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for healthcare specific to your needs.Acknowledgement of CountryI'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.In this two-part episode:I welcome back Anne Altamore to reflect on Amy Revell's episode Decluttering for Mental Health. We discuss the importance of establishing safety in religious trauma recovery, how agendas can drive our practice and care and principles for decluttering religious beliefs.  Resources discussed in today's episode:-      Trauma informed principles-      Inside Out 1 and 2-      Compassion Melbourne with Dr Peter Goh (AU)-      Mindful Self Compassion with Dr Kristin Neff (US)-      The Religious Trauma Collective Need support?If you want to connect with me, contact me here.If you are looking for a religious trauma therapist in your local area, see The Religious Trauma Collective website. For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:Blue Knot FoundationLifelineOr 000. A BIG thank you!Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.

Disclaimer This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content in each podcast is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for healthcare specific to your needs.Acknowledgement of CountryI'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.In this episode:Amy Revell is a Professional Organiser and the owner of The Art of Decluttering. Amy shares her insights into how the principles of decluttering can support our mental health recovery and let go of beliefs that hold us back. To contact Amy or listen to more episodes on decluttering, see her website. My next episode will specifically discuss decluttering religious beliefs.  Resources discussed in today's episode:-      Trauma informed principles Need support?If you want to connect with me, contact me here.If you are looking for a religious trauma therapist in your local area, see The Religious Trauma Collective website. For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:Blue Knot Foundation on 1300 657 380LifelineOr 000. A BIG thank you!Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.

Disclaimer This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content here should not be taken as health advice and is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for advice specific to your needs.Acknowledgement of CountryI'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.In this episode:Karen Neaton shares her experiences working as a Recovery Nurse and insights into the impact of trauma on our mind-body connection. If you would like to contact Karen, please contact her via her website https://recoverynurse.info/ Resources discussed in today's episode:Tame the BeastDeath CaféPolyvagal theoryBiopsychosocial care is when a healthcare professional considers the biological, psychological and social factors that impact our health.Decolonizing Therapy bookMaggie Beer’s Big Mission Need support?If you want to connect with me, contact me here.If you are looking for a religious trauma therapist in your local area, see The Religious Trauma Collective website. For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:Blue Knot Foundation on 1300 657 380 LifelineOr 000. A BIG thank you!Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.

Disclaimer This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content here should not be taken as health advice and is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for advice specific to your needs.Acknowledgement of CountryI'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.In this episode:Anne Altamore shares her lived experience of disembarking from the fertility treatment roller coaster to becoming a lived experience counsellor who delivers the care she desperately needed. We discuss themes including the negative impact of insensitive, one-size-fits-all health and church practice and the importance of communication in caring for people who are in distress. We also discuss the value of shifting from a family centric mindset to a village principle where all people's needs are considered and catered for. If you would like to contact Anne, please contact her via her website Life After IVF. Resources discussed in today's episode:Website: World Childless WeekArticle: Hello God, are you there? Your secretary won’t put me through. Book: Listen with the Third Ear - The Inner Experience of a Psychoanalyst by Theodor Reik Need support?If you want to connect with me, contact me here.If you are looking for a religious trauma therapist in your local area, see The Religious Trauma Collective website. For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:Blue Knot Foundation on 1300 657 380Lifeline on 13 11 14Or 000. A BIG thank you!Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.

Disclaimer This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content here should not be taken as health advice and is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for advice specific to your needs.Acknowledgement of CountryI'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.In this episode:Nicole Conner shares her experience of leaving her pastoral position in a church and finding meaning as a Narrative Therapist. We discuss themes of faith deconstruction, the power of systems and regret. If you would like to contact Nicole Conner, please contact her via her website. Resources discussed in today's episode:About Narrative TherapyGrand Designs episodeThe Power of Regret by Daniel H. PinkYou can also listen to Daniel Pink speak about his book on Brene Brown's podcast Dare to Lead Need support?If you want to connect with me, contact me here.If you are looking for a religious trauma therapist in your local area, see The Religious Trauma Collective website. For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:Blue Knot Foundation on 1300 657 380Lifeline on 13 11 14Or 000. A BIG thank you!Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here.Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.

Disclaimer This podcast represents the opinions of myself, Jacqui Cousins, and each interviewed guest. Our opinions do not represent organisations we are affiliated with. The content here should not be taken as health advice and is for informational purposes only. Please consult your local health professional for advice specific to your needs.Acknowledgement of CountryI'd like to begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, who are the traditional owners of the land of which I sit and record this podcast. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging who are helping their community recover from religious trauma due to the forced removal of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children, often facilitated by religious leaders of the day. I also want to thank my Aboriginal clients for sharing your stories with me. Each of you has reminded me how freedom is fundamental for people to thrive in this life. Your stories have helped shape my practice.In this episode:In this episode I interview Fiona Newton who shares her lived experience of leaving fundamentalist religion. Fiona reflects on the experiences that led her to question her Christian faith and shares what helped her recover from religious trauma. Fiona and I also discuss coercive control, the parallels with partner / family violence and the importance of religious trauma awareness. If you would like to contact Fiona, please email her at newton_fiona@hotmail.com Resources discussed in today's episode:Fiona’s podcast - Chicks Talking FootyVictorian Pride CentreTom Tilley's memoir Speaking in Tongues Need support?If you want to connect with me for religious trauma counselling, contact me here.If you are looking for a religious trauma therapist in your local area, see The Religious Trauma Collective website. For urgent care support in Australia, you can contact:Blue Knot Foundation on 1300 657 380Lifeline on 13 11 14Or 000. A BIG thank you!Thank you to Leng Te for permission to use music from your song Safety House. It is from her album Garden of Delights which is available here. Thank you to Jarred Doueal from Four4ty Recording Studio for editing the podcast.Thanks to Jo Adams Creative for What The Church's artwork.