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When Therapy Undermines Faith | Salt Lake City News
Therapy isn’t always a spiritual lifeline—it can sometimes backfire, especially for believers. Experts warn of a “deterioration effect” where well-meaning therapists, often untrained in spirituality, unintentionally undermine clients’ faith by pushing secular values, pathologizing religious practices, or framing spiritual struggles as trauma. The result? Clients may feel more self-focused, less connected to duty or community, and even alienated from their beliefs. Good therapy should empower—not erode—your core values. If you’re in therapy, ask yourself: are you becoming more loving and…
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