2026 MMHA Conference, Day 2 Session 5: Mormon Women and Intergenerational Trauma: Reclaiming and Transforming LDS Culture into Spiritual Anti-venom

Mormon Women and Intergenerational Trauma: Reclaiming and Transforming LDS Culture into Spiritual Anti-venom

Heather Sundahl, LMFT, MA

An examination of the mental‑health impact of patriarchal, high‑demand faith traditions on women, highlighting how cultural messages within Mormonism can become internalized and passed from mother to daughter, shaping identity, worthiness, emotional expression, and the body’s sense of safety 

1 CEU