Exploring the Impact of Religious Paradigms and Belief Systems on Early Development
Reading selections from Robert Stolorow’s autobiographical book, "Trauma and Human Existence," the group will explore and expand upon these concepts as well as attempt to translate his ideas to the developmental experience of growing up within a religious culture full of absolutes and dichotomous thinking, such as believers/non-believers, saved/ not saved, etc. For example, we will discuss questions like, how is a child’s ability to safely play and to relate with others impacted when they are taught that their friends are going to hell?