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Originally Posted by bluemountains
My therapist has not suggested that we pray together. I could handle prayer. My main concern is that her faith may lead her in different paths than mine, although I don't read her this way. I completely believe that God didn't make any mistakes and allows us to make our own choices.
I believe in gay marriage, the right to choose abortion-I don't endorse it, but unless it's my choice it's not my right to choose for someone else, and freedom of religion-even if it is to practice no religion.
I guess my fear is that the discussion of faith might lead us to beliefs. Again, as I said, I believe my t has a gentle, loving persona and I read her to be inward instead of outward.
I may make a list of my concerns for my next visit. I think if we are going to work within the faith frame I need to get the parameters defined.
Bluemountains
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You do have some valid concerns and you're right you should get the parameters defined. Faith has never been a problem with my T. He believes in God and things that cannot be explained. We discuss this openly in session and he provides insight and doesn't push any type of religion on me or anything, Its all a matter of faith and what you believe. If she is for that, in strengthening your faith with God and helping you with your spiritual journey then by all means continue your therapy with her.
However, my only concern is her approach with the meds. If she is going against your pdoc I am concerned. It is all good to find herbal remedies to help you cope and calm yourself. but not to be off of meds completely.
Now, I am not going to preach about the importance of meds, but my T knows my history of going on and off meds for years and he knows how important it is for me to stay on them. Your case may be different though, I don't know where you stand on meds.
Anyway. bring it up in next session like you said and see where the conversation leads you.
Good luck and keep us posted!
