Posted by 10derHeart on September 28, 2009, at 15:17:51
In reply to Re: is religion an appropriate topic in therapy?, posted by antigua3 on September 28, 2009, at 8:41:43
My T. and I rarely have a session where it is not discussed, because it just weaves its way naturally into speech, on both our parts. We are both Christian. We essentially have really similar sets of beliefs, and follow about the same traditions. Although when it is specifically discussed, I never think of it as "religion", but as a relationship...but that is for another time and board :-)
It is so essential to my sense of self, of priorities, a source of strength and hope, I'm not sure I could work effectively with a therapist that believed nothing, or believed in a radically different way from me. Not to say all those folks aren't effective therapists and fabulous for other people - I am sure they are. But probably not for me. I can't separate out all that from therapy. Like if it were a dentist, or physical therapist, no issues. But psychotherapy is so very, very intimate and so much - for me - about delving into the relationship I have with God, etc., AND with my therapist, I just don't know what it would be like if i felt I had to tone down or suppress, or be careful not to offend or something.
I like this topic.
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