Healing from Religion Support Group
Creating space for your story.
Questioning, leaving, or healing from a high-control religion can be one of the loneliest experiences there is — especially when the people around you don't understand. This group is a place to be heard by people who do.
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When
Every other Tuesday
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Starts August 4, 2026
Where
The Movement Lounge
2710 Old Lebanon Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
Cost
$225
6-class series
or pay by class
Who
Open to anyone
deconstructing, deconverting,
or recovering · 18+
What to Expect
- Small group size to support real connection.
- A structured flow — grounding at the beginning and a gentle transition at the end.
- Gently timed shares so everyone has equal space to speak and be heard.
- Clear boundaries so everyone can own their experience without advice-giving or judgment.
- A skilled moderator to guide discussion, hold safety, and support honest dialogue.
- Series or drop-in — book the whole series, or come to single classes as you're able.
- Cozy setting — The Movement Lounge has soft seating and a friendly atmosphere.
Group Themes
- Reclaiming Identity
- Exploring What Happened
- Relationships with Religious Loved Ones
- Navigating Religious Triggers
- Dealing with Knowledge Gaps
- Setting Healthy Boundaries
- Processing Anger, Grief & Fears
- Exploring New Worldviews
- Celebrating Personal Progress
How We Hold the Space
A few promises we keep for each other.
What's said here stays here.
Confidentiality is the foundation. What people share in the room stays in the room — that's what makes it safe to be honest.
We stay affirming and open.
We honor each person's experience, even when it differs from our own. No one is here to convert, debate, or change anyone — and we're careful with language that assumes everyone shares our views.
Come as you are.
You don't need it figured out. Share as much or as little as you want — listening is its own kind of participation.
We witness — we don't fix.
We support each other without unsolicited advice. Sometimes being heard is the help.
Is This For You?
This group is for you if…
- You're deconstructing, deconverting, or recovering from a high-control or harmful religion — whether you're still in it or you've left
- You're looking to connect with others who truly get it
- Validation and support would be meaningful to you
- You're ready to be affirming and open to experiences different from your own
This is not…
- Group therapy — there's no diagnosis or treatment
- A space to defend, debate, or recruit for any religion
- A place that will push you toward any belief — including none
- A replacement for individual therapy or crisis care
Reserve Your Spot
Space is limited so the group stays small and intimate. Before the first session, we'll have a quick 10-min phone call— a low-key chance for me to make sure it's a good fit and for you to ask anything.
Reserve the whole series or a single class below.
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About the Facilitator
Jennifer Bartley, LMFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in religious trauma, faith deconstruction, and recovery from high-control religion.
She trained with Marlene Winell, PhD — author of Leaving the Fold and the psychologist who named Religious Trauma Syndrome — and has led recovery support groups under her model.
She facilitates this group as a space for connection and healing — not as therapy, but with the care and steadiness of someone who does this work every day.