Welcome to the Religious Trauma, Eating Disorders, and Christian Patriarchy Series—an invaluable journey for those whose mental health has been affected by religious backgrounds.

If you've ever struggled with an eating disorder within a religious context or found it challenging to articulate the anguish tied to religious experiences, this series is designed for you. Recognizing the need for more resources, particularly in Black, Indigenous, and Communities of Color (BICOC), Nalgona Positivity Pride and Hilda Franco, MS present a groundbreaking, pace-friendly series addressing religious trauma, eating disorders, and Christian patriarchy.

The Religious Trauma, Eating Disorders, and Christian Patriarchy Series offer a unique chance to address these overlapping pain points. This series blends community-based and scholarly approaches, creating a learning experience that provides the connection and support you've been seeking.

Embark on a rare opportunity to delve into the Christian religious influences on body image and eating disturbances, often overlooked in general mental health education. Our community hungers for authentic conversations that address and decompress the psychological effects of traumatic religious experiences.

Register, to gain access to the following recordings:

Lesson 4: My First Abusive Relationship Was with God: Womanhood, Shame, and Christian Patriarchy

Delve into the impact of male-centric religious teachings on the formation of relationships, gender roles, and the perpetuation of shame and sexual violence.

Lesson 5: I Was in a Cult and I Developed an Eating Disorder, What Now?

Conclude the series by exploring the aftermath and emotional baggage of a traumatic religious experience, providing strategies for coping, self-compassion, and dismantling patriarchal structures.

Who is this for?

• Survivors and those curious about religious trauma
  

• BIPOC individuals from religious backgrounds, now non-believers & believers questioning or having doubts
  

• Individuals with eating disorders or an unhealthy relationship with body and food
  

• Those who were part of fundamentalist cults or religions
  

• Individuals needing to process and explore religious trauma
  

• Mental health practitioners and facilitators aiming to better serve
  

About the Speakers

The foundation of this series is rooted in the extensive personal experiences of Hilda (15 years) and Gloria (13 years) as active participants in fundamentalist religious organizations. Beyond their personal journeys, the series draws upon years of dedicated research and exploration into the realms of religious trauma and eating disorders.

Hilda and Gloria emphasize, "We recognize that navigating religious trauma takes diverse paths for individuals. While some may find solace in rekindling faith and resuming religious participation, that's not the perspective we bring. Grounded in our profound experiences with Christianity and an in-depth understanding of religious history, our objective is to approach the discussion of religion through an anti-colonial lens."

Hilda Franco, MS is a fat, queer, Xicanx, femme mental health counselor. She specializes in designing and facilitating trauma-informed, healing and justice centered programs and interventions for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ folks. She is also the facilitator of the first BIPOC-based eating disorder support group in the US, Sage and Spoon. Hilda lived in La Calera, Jalisco before her family immigrated to the United States. Through her tia, her family converted to the Neocatechumenal Way, a fundamentalist Catholic-based cult. At age 20, after years of religious trauma and harm to her spirit and body, she and her 8 siblings left the cult. Today, she is most passionate about her work with domestic and sexual violence prevention and intervention because it transformed her family and her life. She can identify most fruit trees and she cleans like a señora.

Gloria Lucas is a prominent figure in the realm of eating disorder awareness education, with a special focus on BIPOC communities, indigenous perspectives, and harm reduction. Raised in a Mexican immigrant household, Gloria navigated the intersection of her devoted Jehovah's Witness mother and culturally Catholic father. While her parents, particularly her mother, initially guided her into a strict Christian fundamentalist lifestyle, Gloria chose to step away at the age of 17, coinciding with the onset of her bulimia.Throughout her journey, Gloria has explored Buddhist and indigenous spiritual practices. Yet, she attributes her current oscillation between ancestral-based spirituality and skepticism to the lingering effects of religious trauma. Gloria is the driving force behind influential platforms such as @nalgonapositivitypride and @seedsfromtheflesh.

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FAQ

What does registering include?

Registration includes lifetime access to 5 lesson recordings + 5 workbooks

Are captions provided?

Captions are provided in the videos.

Do you provide scholarships?

Scholarship applications have closed.

Is this course self-pace or instructor-led?

Self-pace, take your time viewing/reading lessons.

Are these sessions live?

The videos are recordings and there are no live sessions.

Do you provide refunds?

All sales are final.

Are there any group or corporate discounts?

Email us with inquiries at npppride@gmail.com

Are there opportunities for networking or interaction with other participants?

The series only provides access to recordings and workbooks.