RfR - Sydney, Australia

The Australian/NZ Recovering From Religion support group is a virtual one. Attendees can remain anonymous if they so choose and are not required to share their story if they do not wish to, but everyone will be welcomed to do so.

The primary focus of a Recovering From Religion support group is to provide ongoing and personal support to individuals as they let go of their religious beliefs. This transitional period is an ongoing process that can result in a range of emotions, as well as a ripple effect of consequences throughout an individual’s life. As such, the support meetings are safe and anonymous places to express these doubts, fears, and experiences without biased feedback or proselytizing.

We are here to help each other through this journey.

There is no cost to attend this support group but, if you feel so inclined, donations can be made at www.recoveringfromreligion.au/donate

If you find you need to talk with someone before the meeting date, RfR has a hotline and online chat for that express purpose. Call +61 2 8203 7137 to speak with a trained agent or go to www.recoveringfromreligion.org to chat online.

If you are in need of professional help, we can offer the Secular Therapy Project to provide options to connect with a professional therapist. All therapists have been thoroughly vetted by our organization and offer only evidence-based and non-religious treatment. Connect with them at www.seculartherapy.org.

Like what RfR does? Why not volunteer! There are quite a few options. Head over to www.recoveringfromreligion.org/volunteer for more info.

The Secular Therapy Project (STP) committee in Australia is excited to announce a new series of presentations/workshops run online by the Australian team called Mental Health Sundays- a series put on either by members of the STP or professionals of our choosing.

Each of these presentations/workshops will go from between 1 and 2 hours and focus on a particular theme relating to mental health. Each will be run by a qualified psychologist or counsellor.

The aim is to provide professional-grade information about mental health and psychological wellbeing that is also highly secular.

In this 2nd workshop of our series, Sallyann Richards will be presenting on the topic of Losing more than your faith: Loss and grief after religion.
For those who have left their faith or religion, they have likely lost more than just their belief system. Many people report loss of relationships, identity, community, and even hope.

These losses often bring a deep sense of grief which is usually not acknowledged, and can be distressing and confusing.
This presentation will address the loss and grief associated with leaving religion, and explore helpful ways of expressing and navigating through the grief.

This presentation has already been delivered in Perth about a year ago, and will now be delivered more broadly to the online audience.

Feel free to come along with your notebook, and look forward to an enjoyable presentation and lively discussion afterwards.

-Shawn & the STP team

The Australian/NZ Recovering From Religion support group is a virtual one. Attendees can remain anonymous if they so choose and are not required to share their story if they do not wish to, but everyone will be welcomed to do so.

The primary focus of a Recovering From Religion support group is to provide ongoing and personal support to individuals as they let go of their religious beliefs. This transitional period is an ongoing process that can result in a range of emotions, as well as a ripple effect of consequences throughout an individual’s life. As such, the support meetings are safe and anonymous places to express these doubts, fears, and experiences without biased feedback or proselytizing.

We are here to help each other through this journey.

There is no cost to attend this support group but, if you feel so inclined, donations can be made at www.recoveringfromreligion.au/donate

If you find you need to talk with someone before the meeting date, RfR has a hotline and online chat for that express purpose. Call +61 2 8203 7137 to speak with a trained agent or go to www.recoveringfromreligion.org to chat online.

If you are in need of professional help, we can offer the Secular Therapy Project to provide options to connect with a professional therapist. All therapists have been thoroughly vetted by our organization and offer only evidence-based and non-religious treatment. Connect with them at www.seculartherapy.org.

Like what RfR does? Why not volunteer! There are quite a few options. Head over to www.recoveringfromreligion.org/volunteer for more info.