Recovering from Purity Culture

Clinical psychologist maps a way forward from purity culture, showing you how to overcome shame, unlearn myths and combat their ongoing effects, and reconstruct your faith and sexuality in a healthier way. "This is an essential guide for life after purity culture for those who want to deconstruct the myths that hurt them without leaving behind the faith they love. This book will help readers more deeply know that their bodies were never the problem--only the stories told about them."-- Dr. Hillary L. McBride, registered psychologist, podcaster, and author of The Wisdom of Your Body and Holy Hurt *** We know what is wrong with purity culture--now we need to know how to heal. Drawing on historical and psychological research, her own personal experience, and therapy case studies, Dr. Camden Morgante tackles what comes next in reclaiming our sexuality from the harmful teachings so many evangelical Christians grew up believing. With great compassion and insight, Dr. Camden · exposes five myths of purity culture and their effects on individuals and relationships · offers proven therapy techniques to replace harmful lies with healing truth · provides strategies to overcome shame in the mind and body · explores the connection between purity culture, trauma, and faith deconstruction · helps the hurting reconstruct their faith with peace and acceptance If misguided and damaging teachings left you struggling with shame, restrictive gender roles, or broken relationships, Dr. Camden can show you the path forward. We know what is wrong with purity culture--now we need to know how to heal. Drawing on historical and psychological research, her own personal experience, and therapy case studies, Dr. Camden Morgante tackles what comes next in reclaiming our sexuality from the harmful teachings so many evangelical Christians grew up believing. With great compassion and insight, Dr. Camden · exposes five myths of purity culture and their effects on individuals and relationships · offers proven therapy techniques to replace harmful lies with healing truth · provides strategies to overcome shame in the mind and body · explores the connection between purity culture, trauma, and faith deconstruction · helps the hurting reconstruct their faith with peace and acceptance A healthy sexuality is not out of reach for those who have been harmed by purity culture. You can find freedom from shame, restrictive gender roles, and stunted relationships. Dr. Camden shows you the way forward.