Heidi Monuteaux

Mental Health Counselor, Trauma Recovery, Sexual Health, EMDR, serving individuals, couples & families in Washington, Utah & Idaho

[Heidi Monuteaux @HeidiMonuteaux]

These are the same people that made me throw out my Michael English CDs in the 90s!

[Matt Redman @matt_redman]

Today sees the release of ‘Let There Be Light’ - a documentary exploring the pattern of harmful behaviours experienced under the leadership of Mike Pilavachi, a prominent figure in the UK Church. Our hope is for this film to be something of a care-package for the hurting, at the same time asking how we might become a healthier Church in the future. We know it won’t serve everyone, but we pray it will help some.

We tell our story to shine light and help validate other’s experiences. It would have been much easier to say nothing - but a culture of silence up until now has been a significant force. Other voices speaking into this documentary are Dr Diane Langberg (recognised for her 50 years of clinical work with trauma victims), Dr Chi-Chi Obuaya (a respected London Harley Street consultant psychiatrist) and Dr Amy Orr-Ewing (a regarded UK theologian with a passion to advocate for survivors of abuse.) The film also points to some key organisations who provide support in this area and also safeguarding resources for churches.

While speaking on a painful subject it’s also important to acknowledge all of the pastors out there faithfully loving those that God has entrusted to them.

This is a story Beth and I chose to tell. Our prayer is for the healing of yesterday’s wounds and a brighter, safer Church tomorrow.
Let there be Light.

https://t.co/ZHpDyhEI6C

[Dr. Stan Tatkin @DrStanTatkin]

Understand that the brain will fill in whatever it doesn’t know, and it will most likely go negative. If you are withholding information from your partner, you can bet that they will be assuming the worst.

[Heidi Monuteaux @HeidiMonuteaux]

@DanKoch Let me know when you have this accomplished. I appreciate your scale and would love an auto-scored version.

[Living with Trauma & Dissociation @RhiaCrewe]

💜 Post traumatic stress disorder is usually given after one off trauma (whatever that means)
Complex post traumatic stress disorder is usually given after many traumatic events, making healing more complex 💜
#ptsd #cptsd

[Heidi Monuteaux @HeidiMonuteaux]

@nate_postlethwt As an EMDR, Brainspotting and IFS therapist, I agree 110%!!

[Nate Postlethwait @nate_postlethwt]

If you’re healing from trauma learn more about:

-Nervous system regulation.
-Family roles (scapegoat, golden child).
-Systemic oppression.
-Modalities (EMDR, IFS, brain spotting, somatic work).
-PTSD, cPTSD & other diagnoses.

Learn less from people telling you it’s easy.

[Janette Ok @janette_ok]

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a way that takes biblical scholarship, exegesis, church history, & the life of the church seriously. B/c I so highly recommend that you read it for yourself, I'm doing a book giveaway! Retweet & like for your chance to win.

[Heidi Monuteaux @HeidiMonuteaux]

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[Heidi Monuteaux @HeidiMonuteaux]

@noedenelsewhere @sheilagregoire Yes! This 💯

[Heidi Monuteaux @HeidiMonuteaux]

@beyondthewound @SaraAird @hillarylmcbride @ThisisYolandaR @emancipatedteri @nakedpastor @cindywangbrandt @lauraeanderson @RoomToThrive @DesantisAngel @MissTaraTeng @TiffanyBluhm @JoLuehmann @deconstruct_et @RecollectedSelf Awww. Shucks!🥰

[Beyond The Wound @beyondthewound]

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[Dr. Stan Tatkin @DrStanTatkin]

Everyone is difficult, but that doesn’t mean you have a pass to be extra difficult. Be honest and take ownership of how difficult you can be.

[Dr. Stan Tatkin @DrStanTatkin]

We live in a culture where no choice is permanent. There’s always more than one option. If we just hold out long enough, that more perfect partner will appear.

I hate to break it to you, but they won’t.

[Heidi Monuteaux @HeidiMonuteaux]

If you teach a young girl while growing a mentality of “God use me” and then give her no knowledge of boundaries, how is she supposed to know what she needs or how to keep herself safe in adult relationships? #religioustrauma @deconstruct_et

[Heidi Monuteaux @HeidiMonuteaux]

"Things that you and I might think are really extreme or inappropriate or even harmful, when you’re in a group like that, it’s totally normal to you.” – Kathryn Keller https://t.co/nIIYaHKnC8

[Heidi Monuteaux @HeidiMonuteaux]

cont’d…One that allows us to reestablish trust where it has been broken because a theology of trauma understands that there is a difference between forgiveness and restoration.” -Laurie Hall from An Affair of The Mind

[Heidi Monuteaux @HeidiMonuteaux]

“The church needs a theology of trauma. A theology that understands that the pursuit of justice is a Godly pursuit.” by Laurie Hall from An Affair Of The Mind #religioustrauma

[Heidi Monuteaux @HeidiMonuteaux]

@stephenpgrant @DefendTheSheep Yes. Yes. Yes to all of these! I’m an EMDR, IFS and Brainspotting therapist (and client)! These modalities are so beneficial!

[Heidi Monuteaux @HeidiMonuteaux]

I’ll be alongside other trusted speakers, resources and guides, to help you navigate your recovery from religious trauma. Use code USP8NYU for 20% off one entry ticket. @beyondthewound

[Heidi Monuteaux @HeidiMonuteaux]

Come and hear me speak at @beyondthewound virtual summit, for those seeking freedom and connection after religious trauma. Join us virtually from January 15th - February 5th, 2023.