Healing from Religion Support Group
Creating space for your story.
Questioning, leaving, or healing from 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.
Reserve Your Spot →A quick hello from Jennifer.
When
Every other Tuesday
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Ongoing — join any time
Where
The Movement Lounge
2710 Old Lebanon Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
Cost
$20
per group
book one at a time
Who
Open to anyone
deconstructing, deconverting,
or recovering · 18+
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
No front desk, no checking in — just come find a chair.
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.
- Come as often as you can — book one group at a time, and come to the dates that work for you.
- A relaxed, private space — unhurried, low-key, and nothing like a church basement.
Reserve Your Spot
Pick a date below and reserve your spot — $20 per group, booked one at a time. New members are welcome any time; we'll set up a quick 10-minute call before your first group.
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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
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.