When “Healing” Causes Harm: Trauma, Authority, and Christian Care

In this conversation, Anna Kitko explains how well-intentioned spiritual or pastoral care can unintentionally cause harm—especially when leaders insert their own judgments into moments of trauma. Drawing from clinical insight, she unpacks concepts like iatrogenic harm, memory contamination, and trauma-informed care, while also addressing how Christians can hold to biblical truth without retraumatizing people. This discussion offers a crucial framework for understanding trauma without abandoning a Christian worldview. 👉 Here you can watch the full podcast: https://youtu.be/MdCZa8jrGtU . . . #Christianity #SpiritualAbuse #Church #ReligiousTrauma #BiblicalWorldview