Reversion

Returning to a previous faith or belief system after a period of distance or disaffiliation

• You rejoin the church you left years ago.

• You feel conflicted about reintegrating old beliefs.

Potential clinical implications (especially in high control settings)

• Guilt or shame over having left may affect self-trust.

• Cognitive dissonance can occur when old beliefs do not fully align with current values.

• Emotional dependency on past structures may increase during periods of uncertainty or distress.