Youth Group Camps and Retreats are a staple for most youth ministries. As a former Youth Minister, I used to think they were a great idea. Since becoming a Therapist and deconstructing, though...I see them very differently.

This week's Ask a Therapist Video is very different from my normal topics, at first glance. But since SO MANY of you have had experiences with churches in your youth and have shared encounters like these, I thought it might be prudent to share the reality of what happens at these events and why it is actually so problematic,

I am going to be honest, this video is not going to win me any friends, in fact it will probably be the end of a few friendships, if certain people ever see this. I am not even sure how many views it will get. But like all of my other videos, if it helps just one person understand that what they went through was not their fault, then it is worth it. #religioustrauma #exvangelical #deconstruction

Kelly is a LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) in the USA making YouTube videos to inform, entertain, and empower viewers. Watching these videos does not constitute a therapeutic relationship or therapy. Should you wish to find a therapist, or more information, check out the links below!

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