Day 7 of 12 Days of Freedom: Therapy & Healing
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Healing is not a destination—it's a journey.
For many individuals from polygamous and other high-control communities, healing involves far more than processing difficult experiences. It often means rediscovering who they are, learning to trust themselves, understanding their emotions, and rebuilding a sense of identity and autonomy.
In a recent conversation with Melanie Koerner of Notes to Self, Holding Out HELP Executive Director Tonia Tewell explained that survivors are often healing from beliefs they were taught about themselves—their worth, their voice, and their place in the world. Therapy helps clients learn that they have the right to think, feel, choose, and live for themselves.
Holding Out HELP provides a variety of trauma-informed services, including emotionally focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), EMDR, and neurofeedback. These services help clients process trauma, regulate their nervous systems, reduce anxiety, and develop healthy coping skills.
Melanie shared that she has participated in therapy consistently for more than two decades and believes it has been one of the most important investments in her healing journey. She emphasized that healing isn't something that happens overnight and that there are seasons when additional support is needed.
As Tonia explained, "Healing is a slow process." Trauma can resurface during major life transitions such as marriage, parenthood, or other significant changes, which is why ongoing support matters.
How You Can Ignite the Light Today
Healing takes time and support.
A $100 covers a month of clinical therapy specializing in religious and polygamous trauma, helping individuals gain access to the tools, support, and professional care they need to heal and move forward.
Help Ignite the Light by supporting healing and recovery today.
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