Join us for our GROUNDBREAKING Summit!
Have you had an experience where your trust was betrayed by a religious or spiritual organization? Have you or someone you know been affected by an abusive leader?
Our virtual event, Sacred Shift Summit: Healing from Religious & Spiritual Trauma, provides a healing space for those impacted by religious or spiritual trauma, including members of religious groups and spiritual communities where abuse of power has taken place, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and others seeking healing.
The summit aims to validate personal experiences, help participants transform their belief systems, and offer resources and community support to facilitate healing and personal growth. Join us to lay old, unhelpful beliefs to rest and embrace a new path of self-discovery and empowerment.
Attend our virtual event on
October 26, 2024
10 am - 5 pm EST
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Receive a recording of the event to watch any time!
What is Religious Trauma?
Religious and spiritual trauma refers to the psychological, emotional, and spiritual harm experienced by individuals within a religious or spiritual context. This harm can stem from abusive leadership, rigid doctrines, dogmatic teachings, or oppressive practices that stifle personal growth and freedom. If left unaddressed, such trauma can have lifelong impacts on personal development, relationships, and overall well-being.
Get this FREE audiobook with your registration!
You Lied to Me About God: Unpacking the Shame-Filled Messages of Spiritual Abuse and Religious Trauma
*Only 25 copies available!
Read by Dr. Jamie Marich!
*The audiobook is set to be released on October 15th.
You will receive a link to download it within 2 weeks.
InYou Lied to Me About God, Dr. Jamie explores the schisms that erupt when faith is weaponized, causing turmoil in a mixed religious upbringing that leaves individuals feeling damned regardless of their choices. Marich takes readers through a tumultuous coming-of-age marked by addiction, escapism, spiritual manipulation, misogyny, and abuse, revealing the complicity of her mother’s silence and the dominance her father exerted over her body, desires, identity, and even her eternal soul. Reaching a breaking point, Marich embarks on a pilgrimage from shrines in Croatia to ashrams in Florida, seeking a faith that heals and accepts her wholly. In her journey, she finds a deeper relationship with an expansive and loving God, embracing her queerness and her true self.
Through these collective experiences, Jamie shares how the definition of shame as "the lie someone told you about yourself, God, or the world" is what keeps so many of us stuck in abusive systems and our healing.
Join us at the Sacred Shift Summit to hear Dr. Jamie share insights from her powerful book, You Lied to Me About God. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from her experiences and discover paths to healing and acceptance.
Experiencing Trauma and Abuse in
Religious, Spiritual, Conscious, Yoga Communities
Has Lasting Effects
Humans often experience profound emotional and psychological pain,
feeling betrayed by the very systems they trusted and believed in.
For many, this trauma can manifest as:
feelings of shame and guilt
people pleasing
fear of doing something wrong
anxiety and depression
having nightmares
spiritual bypassing of reality
a sense of isolation from others and oneself
difficulty trusting any form of religious or spiritual practice
feeling unworthy, unlovable, or bad in some way
feeling bad or wrong for having sexual thoughts or feelings
denying who you are
These are real and valid experiences that need our recognition and empathy. Our voices and conversations are crucial for those who have been deeply hurt and in need of healing. We are here to heal together.
How our event can support you
We heal in community—healthy community!
By bringing together experts, survivors, and allies, we can spark meaningful conversations, build discernment, and inspire lasting change in our society. Join us in this transformative journey as we navigate the complexities and nuances of religious and spiritual trauma, and work towards a future where everyone can thrive.
All of our affirming speakers will provide hope, encouragement, and practical healing modalities. You will be able to speak with others and get to know experiences beyond your own. You will be inspired by all of the different ways we have chosen to move forward beyond our trauma.
Of course, this can be a heavy topic but we want to keep the mood light and hopeful. You can expect some comedy, movement, meditation, and art therapy while participating to your comfort level.
Additionally, participants will enjoy musical performances by some of our speakers, and will also have the opportunity to connect in breakout groups.
Our Mission
Our mission is to illustrate the power imbalances, indoctrination, and false interpretations that contribute to spiritual and religious abuse. By highlighting these dynamics, we aim to empower individuals to discern and redefine their spiritual beliefs in a safe, supportive environment.
We welcome individuals at any stage of their healing journey to join us as everyone will find value in our summit. Our purpose is to create a community space grounded in compassion, mutual respect, and understanding where we can openly discuss our experiences and find comfort, support, and valuable insights. We want our participants to feel welcomed, and valued, and experience a sense of belonging while we share space together.
Stacy & Rev Jon chat about Healing Spiritual Trauma
We look forward to spending time with you!
Summit Experience
MindMovement founder and coach, Stacy Piccolo, will host three distinguished speakers, each sharing their unique journeys of overcoming religious and spiritual abuse. These brave individuals have not only deconstructed indoctrinated beliefs that once held them captive but have also uncovered empowering truths that now guide their lives, which they now share to empower and inspire others.
Each speaker brings a wealth of experience, not only as survivors but as those who have spent years analyzing, studying, and understanding the complex dynamics of spiritual abuse, embodying deep wisdom. Learn about the psychological, and emotional layers that underpin abusive spiritual systems, helping you recognize and dismantle these ideologies within yourself and your communities.
This subject matter is very nuanced, demanding a deep, introspective examination of personal and collective experiences. Our bright speakers will dissect and help you understand the power dynamics, manipulation, and indoctrination that occur in religious and spiritual environments, and you will be offered tools to break free from them. No matter where you are on your healing journey, this is a life-changing experience that anyone will benefit from.
But it's not all heavy—we're here to cultivate joy and connection, too. With live performances, engaging breakout groups, and opportunities for community building, you'll find lightness throughout the day. We'll provide healing modalities, music, and moments of laughter to balance the depth of our conversations.
One of the highlights of the event is the introduction of Dr. Jamie Marich's soon-to-be released book: You Lied to Me About God: Unpacking the Shame-Filled Messages of Spiritual Abuse and Religious Trauma.Dr. Jamie draws on almost twenty years of clinical trauma experience working with survivors of spiritual abuse and her own lived experience of growing up with one Catholic parent and one Evangelical parent. She then survived a long-term stint working for the Catholic church in a humanitarian aid setting AND studied extensively at a yoga ashram.
This Summit is your opportunity to not only feel seen and validated but to connect with a compassionate community ready to support you as you explore your own spiritual and personal freedom.
Join us to experience the healing power of community!
Event HIGHLIGHTS
An experience like no other!
Distinguished Speakers
Learn from leading experts who have navigated and overcome spiritual and religious trauma.
Breakout Sessions
Engage in discussions to share your experiences (to your comfort level) and build supportive connections in our community.
Live Entertainment
Enjoy uplifting performances from Rev. Jon & Dr. Jamie to soothe the soul and lighten the mood.
Healing Modalities
Participate in various healing practices designed to support emotional and spiritual recovery.
Book Feature
Discover insights and sharing from the soon-to-be released book You Lied to Me About God by Dr. Jamie Marich.
You get the free audiobook by signing up here!!
Humor & Fun
We know this isn't the lightest topic but there will definitely be humor, movement, and fun activities to keep things flowing and enjoyable!
Event HIGHLIGHTS
An experience like no other!
Distinguished Speakers
Learn from leading experts who have navigated and overcome spiritual and religious trauma.
Breakout Sessions
Engage in discussions to share your experiences (to your comfort level) and build supportive connections in our community.
Live Entertainment
Enjoy uplifting performances from Rev. Jon & Dr. Jamie to soothe the soul and lighten the mood.
Healing Modalities
Participate in various healing practices designed to support emotional and spiritual recovery.
Book Feature
Discover insights and sharing from the soon-to-be released book You Lied to Me About God by Dr. Jamie Marich.
You get the free audiobook by signing up here!!
Humor & Fun
We know this isn't the lightest topic but there will definitely be humor, movement, and fun activities to keep things flowing and enjoyable!
Your Host
As the visionary behind the Sacred Shift Summit, I am dedicated to supporting healing and transformation for those impacted by religious and spiritual trauma. Through my own journey, I have witnessed both the profound effects of this trauma on the psyche and the resilience of the human spirit firsthand. By deconstructing distorted teachings and uncovering their pure truths for myself, I aim to help others question and shed harmful beliefs, rebuild their spiritual identities, and find community.
My passion for this work stems from my commitment to truth and social justice. I believe in the power of storytelling, community, and holistic healing practices to guide individuals toward recovery and empowerment.
The Sacred Shift Summit seeks to validate people’s experiences, providing a supportive community platform for voices that have been silenced.
Stacy Piccolo (she/her)
Your Host
Stacy Piccolo (she/her)
As the visionary behind the Sacred Shift Summit, I am dedicated to supporting healing and transformation for those impacted by religious and spiritual trauma. Through my own journey, I have witnessed both the profound effects of this trauma on the psyche and the resilience of the human spirit firsthand. By deconstructing distorted teachings and uncovering their pure truths for myself, I aim to help others question and shed harmful beliefs, rebuild their spiritual identities, and find community.
My passion for this work stems from my commitment to truth and social justice. I believe in the power of storytelling, community, and holistic healing practices to guide individuals toward recovery and empowerment. The Sacred Shift Summit seeks to validate people’s experiences, providing a supportive community platform for voices that have been silenced.
Our Thought Leaders
We have gathered pioneers in their fields to inspire your journey!
Dr. Jamie Marich (she/they),Author, Educator, Clinician, EMDR & Expressive Arts Trainer, Founder and CEO, The Institute for Creative Mindfulness
An internationally acclaimed expert in trauma recovery, EMDR therapy, addiction, dissociation, and expressive arts. With nearly two decades of clinical experience, Dr. Marich has made it a priority to support survivors of spiritual abuse and religious trauma.
Dr. Marich's work has been a beacon of hope for many. She has written several books and speaks internationally, offering workshops and trainings that blend her expertise in trauma and expressive arts.
Her contributions to the mental health and LGBTQ+ communities have been recognized with numerous awards, highlighting her commitment to reducing stigma around dissociative disorders through the sharing of her lived experiences.
Rev. Jon Scott (he/him),Spiritual Leader, First Unity Spiritual Campus, Musician, Founder, One Love Consciousness
He is more than just a spiritual leader; he’s a passionate storyteller and a warm-hearted guide on the journey of faith. With a knack for breaking down complex ideas about the universe, Jon makes spirituality approachable for everyone.
Jon’s work goes beyond personal growth; it’s about healing and transformation, especially for those who have experienced religious trauma. He champions the idea that spirituality should be a source of love, inclusion, and understanding, rather than division or control.
For Jon, questioning beliefs is a vital part of the spiritual journey, as he believes it leads to a more compassionate and connected world.
Dr. Sally Adnams-Jones (she/her),Author, Expressive Arts Therapist, Creativity Coach, Artist, Co-host, Radical Emergence podcast
Her journey has taken her across the globe, studying various disciplines including arts, science, education, psychology, neurology, evolutionary spirituality, creativity, and feminism.
Dr. Sally has studied for many years under several Indian gurus, and completed her postgraduate work in transformative Yoga Education in the United States. She has particular expertise in describing the systems and power dynamics at play in both religious and spiritual trauma, as she has encountered it in many forms throughout her life.
She is developing a retreat center, where she integrates her spiritual knowledge, and her creative experiences into her integrally informed counseling practice, helping clients navigate their journeys of transformation.
What You'll Leave With
Our event aims to transform feelings of spiritual injury into a renewed sense of
empowerment and community.
Relief
Leave the summit feeling acknowledged and validated in your experiences.
Insights
Have new insights into the inner workings and dynamics at play.
Resources
Gain access to healing modalities, resources and offers from our sponsors.
Belonging
Realize that this type of trauma is common (unfortunately) and you are not alone on this journey.
Community
Join a supportive community to continue on your path of personal exploration and spiritual redefinition.
The MindMovement Team
Stacy Piccolo
Director of Well-Being
Certified Professional Coach
I experienced a profound spiritual awakening at a young age, growing up in a sheltered community and Roman Catholic family. Misunderstood and deemed "crazy," my spiritual experiences were pathologized, leading to decades of being severely medicated. It wasn’t until I was able to explore my spirituality freely that I began to find healing and a deeper understanding of what had occurred during my youth.
However, my path to self-discovery was further complicated by encounters with manipulative spiritual teachers—individuals who distorted pure, ancient teachings for their own purposes. Through a long journey of discernment, I learned to "remove the teacher from the teachings," allowing me to reclaim the wisdom I gained and continue benefiting from the true essence of those spiritual practices.
Now, I use my journey to guide others as they navigate their own healing and spiritual awakening, bringing clarity and empowerment to those seeking authentic, untwisted paths of spiritual growth.
Sarah Ximenez
Operations Manager
Master Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner
My advocacy for healing from religious and spiritual trauma stems from my experience within the Watchtower of Jehovah's Witnesses throughout my teenage years. After writing a letter to the elders and leaving the organization, I faced the daunting task of navigating adulthood without the necessary tools, unaware of the lingering impact my religious upbringing had and would continue to have on my life.
It wasn’t until connecting with others who had similar experiences and learning from experts like Steve Hassan and ex-Jehovah’s Witness elder, John Cedars, that I realized I was not alone in this and my feelings were valid.
This journey of self-discovery inspired me to help co-create the Spiritual Shift Summit with Stacy, and it is a safe space where others can reclaim their personal power, find healing, and rewrite their spiritual stories.
We look forward to sharing this experience with you!
You deserve to heal and live a free life—deciding what you believe and what feels true for you. We are here to support you.
BONUS!!
It's your lucky day!
Bonus 1: FREE AUDIOBOOK
You Lied to Me About God
Bonus 2: Recording of the event to watch any time!
Bonus 3: Access to our private Facebook community
Total Worth: $113+
JUST FOR TODAY
Registration to our Summit is only
$49!
Take a look at what our community thinks
Marianne G, Retired Teacher
“I experienced a sense of self-acceptance, clearing my busy, overactive mind, and a connection with [like-minded] women...Run, don’t walk! Do not hesitate for one minute: this will be the VERY BEST gift you (or someone else) could give you!”
Darra M, College Professor
“The MindMovement team is [made up of] amazing people; exceedingly well-prepared, thoughtful, deeply caring and warm, genuine, talented persons. I am immensely grateful for all that Stacy + Sarah have given me. I would strongly encourage you to sign up!”
Nancy W, Retired Hairdresser
“If you’re looking to grow, increase self-awareness and open to new possibilities; If you are willing to own parts of yourself that you’ve ignored, sign up to work with Stacy & Sarah and have some fun while you’re at it!”
Megan Z, Educator
"What I really got out of this retreat itself was a sense of community. We really got to connect and it was a smaller group, which I really, really loved. I love that we had a lot of mindfulness activities because I struggle with anxiety, so that was really helpful to be connected to myself."
Tania V, LMT + Yoga Teacher
"OMG! It was GREAT!
The LGBTQIA+ virtual retreat was such an amazing retreat 🙌🏽🙌🏽
It was so heart-opening to come together with the community in this beautiful way.
Stacy is an amazing facilitator!🙌🏽 And, I got sooo relaxed during Nidra she facilitated."
Arianna C, Pharma Sales Rep
"MindMovement gave me a sense of ownership of my destiny and helped me focus on what I want and how I can get there. I would absolutely recommend this and other workshops to anyone open and willing to just try something new or delve deeper into the self.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is this event?
This is a virtual event, taking place on October 26, 2024 at 10 AM - 5 PM EST
When will I get my free audiobook?
Dr. Jamie's audiobook will be released on October 15th. Please allow us 1-2 weeks to have it available for you.
When will I get the recording?
We will send out the recording within 2 weeks from the date of the Summit.
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