![]() ![]() Ordained by One Spirit Learning Alliance as an interfaith minister in 2018, she is passionate about body liberation limiting the impact of patriarchy and supporting LGTBQIA + folx and other marginalized populations. Franz obtained her PhD in counseling from Liberty University, she does not endorse the institution’s homophobic and prejudicial views. ![]() She focuses on creating a safe therapeutic environment.Īlthough Rev. which can be a vital part of the therapeutic process. Franz's compassionate and energetic style includes deep listening and humor. Past clients have reported experiencing a deeper sense of connection to themselves and an enhanced ability to trust their inner wisdom because of this work. Her toolkit also includes more esoteric practices like energy work and shamanic practices (“journeying”, soul retrieval, etc.). Her therapeutic toolkit contains traditional techniques (reframing, examining core beliefs, etc.). Her holistic and highly intuitive approach to the counseling process considers all aspects of the person. Franz identifies and works with the sub-personalities or “families” that exist in each person’s psyche. Trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Rev. She utilizes a Health at Every Size (HAES) approach, which focuses improving health without consideration of weight loss. Franz has a passion for helping individuals who may be struggling with poor body image and who may have an unhealthy relationship with weight and/or food. Her many years of experience have taught her that most people seek help for: feelings of inadequacy and isolation fear and shame in their various forms and navigating trauma and the painful results of difficult relationships. Thaeda Franz is an interfaith minister and psychotherapist based in Wernersville, PA. But I am trying my best, just as you are. Just FYI, I am a work in progress, AKA not perfect. ![]() I hope this will be a tool of exploration and inspiration. To that end, I have written a book on meditation, called Five Minutes with God. My purpose is to bring that love to the surface and share God’s love with others. Overall, I believe love is in the trenches, God is everywhere and in everyone. Here is an example of a pen and ink drawing called “Heartgirl.” Look below for a hidden message! □ On occasion I am inspired to write songs or do artwork. #ONE SPIRIT LEARNING ALLIANCE INTERFAITH SEMINARY SERIES#Currently, I am writing about my Ancestors in a series of books I call “The Scandea Saga.” In both my profession and avocation as a minister and writer, I always try to inspire people (including myself!) to live their best life. I want to bring a sense of compassion into everything I do. I don’t do this for the money, but because I have lived through it myself. ![]() In my “day job,” I help people deal with issues of poverty and disability. Then, I was ordained as an Interfaith Minister from One Spirit Interfaith Seminary in 2005. I lived and taught on the Navajo (Dine) Reservation. I traveled all over and learned from some wonderful teachers, such as a Native American Medicine Man, Sant Darshan Singh, Ram Dass and many others. As a child growing up in the Lutheran church, I had deep spiritual feelings that grew stronger as I got older. ![]()
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