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I'm posting this question because I'm kind of confused as to which possible way to go here.
I'm asking the question of, in regards to counseling, which might be the better way to go, "Private or Religious"? I'm investigating the counseling route, as to possibly add some more therapy to my once a week support group. I know pretty much that private industry counselors are more "scientific based" in their approach towards offering therapy's. And I know that going the route of seeking a Religious based counselor will be more so aimed towards Bible principals and teachings.
I don't know, I'm at a serious fork in the road on this one! I've always loved scientific approaches towards things, things that are tangible, things that can be proven without faith and so forth. But, believing and practicing a spiritual philosophy for the past 7 years that can be interpreted as scientific based hasn't really done me much good. On the flip side of the coin, I am entertaining the notion of possibly dumping the spiritual path I'm on, and possibly getting myself back into a faith based Religion, maybe going to a Church counselor could be my foot in the door as towards rotating back into a Church.
Plus my ex-fiance is now just days away from leaving and heading back home to Ohio, I was just thinking that it might be wise to not sit on my hands to long after she departs. I'm being told by others that after my ex-fiance leaves, that being alone in a home that you shared with someone for over a year, may not be the best place for someone like me to hang out at to much. I'm being told to find things to do, "outside the home" to keep myself busy. So taking what I'm being told seriously, I thought adding to what I'm already doing in regards to walking my road of recovery would be best, so why not add some counseling, it's positive, constructive, and it will help keep me a little more busy than sitting at home after my beloved leaves, wallowing and sulking.
Thank you for your time here folks, it's very much appreciated! :)
I'm asking the question of, in regards to counseling, which might be the better way to go, "Private or Religious"? I'm investigating the counseling route, as to possibly add some more therapy to my once a week support group. I know pretty much that private industry counselors are more "scientific based" in their approach towards offering therapy's. And I know that going the route of seeking a Religious based counselor will be more so aimed towards Bible principals and teachings.
I don't know, I'm at a serious fork in the road on this one! I've always loved scientific approaches towards things, things that are tangible, things that can be proven without faith and so forth. But, believing and practicing a spiritual philosophy for the past 7 years that can be interpreted as scientific based hasn't really done me much good. On the flip side of the coin, I am entertaining the notion of possibly dumping the spiritual path I'm on, and possibly getting myself back into a faith based Religion, maybe going to a Church counselor could be my foot in the door as towards rotating back into a Church.
Plus my ex-fiance is now just days away from leaving and heading back home to Ohio, I was just thinking that it might be wise to not sit on my hands to long after she departs. I'm being told by others that after my ex-fiance leaves, that being alone in a home that you shared with someone for over a year, may not be the best place for someone like me to hang out at to much. I'm being told to find things to do, "outside the home" to keep myself busy. So taking what I'm being told seriously, I thought adding to what I'm already doing in regards to walking my road of recovery would be best, so why not add some counseling, it's positive, constructive, and it will help keep me a little more busy than sitting at home after my beloved leaves, wallowing and sulking.
Thank you for your time here folks, it's very much appreciated! :)
I got lucky and found one that was both. I was specifically looking for a psychologist who could help me from a clinically trained level and was referred to one that was also a Christian. It has been a wonderful combination (his formal education in psychology and his religious beliefs). We discuss things that are going on in my life from both angles.
When shopping around for a professional to see, it would not be out of place to ask them their religious affiliation. If they don't match yours or don't want to answer, just move on to the next.
I'll keep everyone in the "loop" and post back with my choice! :)
Also, I live in walnut creek. Let me know if you need someone to talk to after your beloved leaves.
http://www.namicontracosta.org
Hope that helps.....
I'm starting therapy in September. It's a weird feeling because I have to get over that feeling of 'feeling judged' from the therapist, which is a root cause of my lying, feeling judged.