E70: Plenty of Fish: Finding and Building Your New Communities w/ Janice Selbie, RPC

This RfRx discussion looks at developing intentional communities to make your new life functional and enjoyable. In the age of COVID-19, this discussion will also explore how we can work to combat loneliness & build community amidst the need to self-isolate. As a registered professional counsellor with a personal history of religious trauma syndrome, Janice is passionate about helping others understand their losses and embrace their new identity in the secular world. Her own deconversion experience compelled her to develop the on-line Divorcing Religion Workshop, a 6-week interactive workshop combining written exercises and group work to bring together those from diverse backgrounds who are walking a similar journey.  Hosted by Amaia Perez, the RfR Online Programming Director, and Eric Wells, the RfR Support Group Director.  Thoughtful Quotes “Not in their goals but in their transitions are people great.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson “We are called to be architects of the future, not its victims.” - Buckminster Fuller “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” - Mary Oliver “My strength lies solely in my tenacity.” – Louis Pasteur  Resources Books - Leaving the Fold, by Dr. Marlene Winell - Pure, by Linda Kay Klein - The 5 Levels of Attachment, by Don Miguel Ruiz, Jr. - Tough Transitions: Navigating your way through difficult times, by Dr. Elizabeth Harper-Neeld - A Meta-Spiritual Handbook, by Tim Sledge For RfRx comments, inquiries & topical questions, email us at [email protected]. Any time you are struggling with religious doubts or fears you can connect with a trained RfR Helpline agent 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To chat online go to http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org. To talk over the phone, dial: (844) 368-2848 in the US & Canada If you are in need of professional help, we can offer the Secular Therapy Project to provide options to connect with a professional therapist. All therapists have been thoroughly vetted by our organization and offer only evidence-based and non-religious treatment. Connect with them at http://www.seculartherapy.org. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok. Volunteer: http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/volunteer Donate: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/donate