Recovering from Purity Culture: Dismantle the Myths, Reject Shame-Based Sexuality, and Move Forward in Your Faith - Paperback

by Camden Morgante (Author), Sheila Wray Gregoire (Foreword by)

We know what is wrong with purity culture--now we need to know how to heal. Drawing on historical and psychological research, her own personal experience, and therapy case studies, Dr. Camden Morgante tackles what comes next in reclaiming our sexuality from the harmful teachings so many evangelical Christians grew up believing.

With great compassion and insight, Dr. Camden
- exposes five myths of purity culture and their effects on individuals and relationships
- offers proven therapy techniques to replace harmful lies with healing truth
- provides strategies to overcome shame in the mind and body
- explores the connection between purity culture, trauma, and faith deconstruction
- helps the hurting reconstruct their faith with peace and acceptance

A healthy sexuality is not out of reach for those who have been harmed by purity culture. You can find freedom from shame, restrictive gender roles, and stunted relationships. Dr. Camden shows you the way forward.

Back Jacket

This is an essential guide for life after purity culture for those who want to deconstruct the myths that hurt them without leaving behind the faith they love. This book will help readers more deeply know that their bodies were never the problem--only the stories told about them.--Dr. Hillary L. McBride, registered psychologist, podcaster, and author of The Wisdom of Your Body and Holy Hurt

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We know what is wrong with purity culture--now we need to know how to heal. Drawing on historical and psychological research, her own personal experience, and therapy case studies, Dr. Camden Morgante tackles what comes next in reclaiming our sexuality from the harmful teachings so many evangelical Christians grew up believing.

With great compassion and insight, Dr. Camden
- exposes five myths of purity culture and their effects on individuals and relationships
- offers proven therapy techniques to replace harmful lies with healing truth
- provides strategies to overcome shame in the mind and body
- explores the connection between purity culture, trauma, and faith deconstruction
- helps the hurting reconstruct their faith with peace and acceptance

If misguided and damaging teachings left you struggling with shame, restrictive gender roles, or broken relationships, Dr. Camden can show you the path forward.

Author Biography

Dr. Camden Morgante is a licensed psychologist with nearly 15 years of experience as a therapist and college professor. She owns a private therapy practice focusing on women's issues, relationships, sexuality, trauma, and spirituality, and is a frequent speaker. Dr. Camden combines her personal experience growing up in purity culture with her professional expertise in mind-body integration. She now offers her clients and online community strategies for healing their faith and sexuality. Dr. Camden lives in Knoxville, Tennessee, with her husband and their daughter and son. Learn more at DrCamden.com.